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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · 6d

Our postdoctoral researcher Dr Shelley Angelie Saggar wrote about her research on the culinary connections between Native American and Irish food cultures for @historyworkshop.org.uk 🌽

History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · 6d

What connects the Irish Famine, the Choctaw Trail of Tears, and seasonal stories of survival?

In this new article, Shelley Angelie Saggar from the @sharinglands.bsky.social project explores the intertwined histories of Indigenous and Irish food cultures.

Recipes for Resilience

Discover the history of the Choctaw gift that symbolizes generosity and connection between Indigenous and Irish communities.

www.historyworkshop.org.uk

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Aug 20

We caught up with Skylee Glass, a former Choctaw-Ireland scholar at @ucc.ie this summer to find out more about her experience of studying in Ireland.

Read Skylee's reflections on the future relationship between the Choctaw and Irish peoples over on our blog.

sharinglands.com/2025/08/20/r...

Reflections on the Choctaw-Ireland Scholarship: Rediscovering Identity and Forging Lasting Alliances

Former Choctaw-Ireland scholarship recipient Skylee Glass reflects on her time in Ireland and the lasting bond between peoples that continues to this day.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great to see our research mentioned in July's issue of #Biskinik the tribal newspaper of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Look out for our PI @padraigkirwan.bsky.social who is quoted in the article about his participation in this year's ride!

biskinik.com/news/choctaw...

Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team: The journey of remembering our ancestors continues - Biskinik

Riders get first hand look at Trail of Tears.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Jun 13

How do we move through the land with remembrance?

Last month @padraigkirwan.bsky.social joined the @choctawnationOK 2025 #TrailOfTearsBikeTeam🚴 As the first Irish rider to join the team, he reflects on the 500 mile journey and how the Choctaw-Irish bond continues.

sharinglands.com/2025/06/02/t...

To the finish line!

As the 2025 Trail of Tears Bike Team reach the end of this year’s ride, Dr Padraig Kirwan reflects back on the journey.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you! Pleased to share the research. Keep an eye out for future events...

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 20

Looking forward to reading this series!

Keep an eye out for a special piece on #Choctaw #Irish mutual aid by our Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Shelley Angelie Saggar.

History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · May 20

How can we better approach the histories of Indigenous peoples?

Mary Katherine Newman introduces a new History Workshop series which will introduce a range of scholars, educators, and activists and the ways in which they examine Indigenous histories.

www.historyworkshop....

Indigenous Historical Practices

Delve into Indigenous history with our History Workshop series, highlighting complex systems of historical knowledge and their significance.

www.historyworkshop.org.uk

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 19

Thunderstorms, early starts and hopeful historical reflections... @padraigkirwan.bsky.social tells us about his first few days on the 2025 #TrailOfTears bike team.

sharinglands.com/2025/05/19/a...

And they’re off!

Dr Padraig Kirwan gives us an insight into his first few days riding with the Choctaw Nation’s 2025 Trail of Tears Bike Team.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 15

Good luck to @padraigkirwan.bsky.social who begins his travels today!

padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 15

A day in the life of a bikebox.... SE4 to Calera, OK, ahead of the Trail of Tears Bike Ride. Excited to be the first Irish rider to join at the invitation of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's bike team! You can support the riders here: gofund.me/f10bd86a
#sharinglands #honouringthefaminegift

sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 13

There's also still time to donate to the fundraiser which aims to ensure future remembrance rides can continue: www.gofundme.com/f/honouring-...

Donate to Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle), organized by Padraig Kirwan

The remarkable and ongoing connection between the citizens of… Padraig Kirwan needs your support for Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle)

www.gofundme.com

sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 13

📣NEW POST📣

This week @padraigkirwan.bsky.social will travel to 🆗 to join the Choctaw Nation's 2025 #TrailOfTears bike team, continuing the long history of Irish-Choctaw solidarity epitomised by the #ChoctawGift

Good luck to Padraig and Andrew on their travels! 🚴‍♂️

sharinglands.com/2025/05/13/r...

Routes of remembrance

In May 2025 Dr Padraig Kirwan will become the first Irish rider to join the Choctaw Nation’s annual Trail of Tears cycle team.

sharinglands.com

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 12

Great to see our team featured in the Irish Independent today! @padraigkirwan.bsky.social will be riding the commemorative #TrailOfTearsCycle at the invitation of the Choctaw Nation later this month.

www.independent.ie/regionals/wi...

Wicklow man first from Ireland to be invited on Choctaw’s ‘Trail of Tears’ – ‘It’s tough...mosquitoes, the heat and stray dogs’

A Wicklow academic with a vested interest in the age-old bonds between Ireland and Native American nations will make history this month when he and an old friend from have the honour of being the firs...

www.independent.ie

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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · May 8

🤝 Collaborative PhD Opportunity 🤝

Queen’s University Belfast x National Museums NI invite applications for a collaborative, funded studentship to conduct research leading to a PhD on Ulster immigrant life in an American city tenement, 1840-1910.

See more: buff.ly/c55rhlG
Deadline: 21st May

Collaborative PhD opportunity - British Association for American Studies

Ulster-Americans: Ulster Immigrant Life in an American City Tenement, 1840-1910. A collaborative AHRC-funded PhD opportunity between Queen's University Belfast and National Museums Northern Ireland.…

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 7

April has been a busy month for our team!

We've presented our research at @officialbaas.bsky.social and in the US, been walking the virtual #TrailOfTears in solidarity with #Choctaw citizens and shared our research on @rte.ie.

Take a look at our roundup for more: sharinglands.com/2025/05/07/a...

April roundup: Research on the road

Read our reflections on an exciting month and find out what’s in store for the team this summer…

sharinglands.com

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 25

Lovely to be able to chat with Colt this week, online.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the bike ride so far. Please do share, if you can, and please donate too.

gofund.me/53143206

www.linkedin.com/posts/padrai...

#togetherweremore #togetherweremore | Padraig Kirwan

Last month, as part of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s #TogetherWereMore campaign, the Nation issued a wonderful video and introduction to artist and jewellery maker, Colt James (https://lnkd.in/e6yA...

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 7

This ....👇

"The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team supports the importance of MMIW …show your support, wear Red."

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 1

This month @padraigkirwan.bsky.social is riding the #TrailofTearsCycle2025 route to honour the legacy of the #ChoctawGift

One of the first Irish riders to join the team, Padraig is raising money to support future cyclists. Please consider supporting if you can! 🚴‍♂️
www.gofundme.com/f/honouring-...

Donate to Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle), organized by Padraig Kirwan

The remarkable and ongoing connection between the citizens of… Padraig Kirwan needs your support for Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle)

www.gofundme.com

sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 30

'The Choctaw vampire hunters are only on screen for two minutes, but they represent an interesting aside that needs to be explored[.]'

Interesting piece in @uk.theconversation.com that resonates with our own work on the #ChoctawGift!

theconversation.com/sinners-how-...

Sinners: how real stories of Irish and Choctaw oppression inform the film

The film’s vampire, Remmick, has come to Mississippi from Ireland.

theconversation.com

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 25

Thanks for having us yesterday! Brilliant to hear from so many ECRs in American and Indigenous Studies working on great projects.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 25

Brilliant to be able to share our work on transatlantic legacies of the #ChoctawGift and collaborative research practices at @officialbaas.bsky.social yesterday.

We've got lots coming up so follow along for more on the project as things develop.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 24

Sharing Lands are at @OfficialBAAS today discussing our work as part of a panel on #IndigenousStudies Research in the UK!

Come and find us to learn more about #SharingLands

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Gillian O'Brien @gillianobrien.bsky.social · Apr 21

Seems a good day for new beginnings. Day 1 of writing the next book - you'll never guess the topic! #writing #history #irishhistory #dublin #ireland

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Gillian O'Brien @gillianobrien.bsky.social · Apr 22

Padraig Kirwan, 'Sharing Lands' colleague, is taking part in the Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike ride this year beginning on 15 May. Follow him on his journey of remembrance, fellowship & friendship. #choctaw #ireland #trailoftears

padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 22

I'll be joining the **Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike** team this May, and participating in a 7-day cycle that follows one of the historic routes walked by the Choctaw during their Removal from their tribal homelands. @choctawnationOK @IrelandCGAustin

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 22

This cycle is one more way to celebrate the fact that the relationship between the Choctaw & Ireland is as alive & vibrant today as it has ever been; a connection that reflects resilience, strength, continuance, reciprocity, & friendship. Follow me on this journey & pls share!

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 22

I'll be joining the **Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike** team this May, and participating in a 7-day cycle that follows one of the historic routes walked by the Choctaw during their Removal from their tribal homelands. @choctawnationOK @IrelandCGAustin

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 15

This👇 100% this!

University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Apr 9

Are you interested in the relations between Indigenous peoples, business and government? Come along to our 2-day conference: 'A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making?'
Sign up 👇

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#IPLaw #IntellectualProperty #Indigenous #LawSky #AcademicLaw

Select tickets – Conference: A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making? – Liberty Building

A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making? Winning Against the Odds for Human Rights, Equity, and Indigenous Peopl...

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