Native Americans, Ireland and a debt not forgotten

When the Great Famine struck Ireland in the 1840's members of the Choctaw Nation, a native American tribe from Oklahoma sent $170 dollars to Ireland to help alleviate the suffering. The Choctaw people who had been forced from their own lands identified with the struggle the Irish were facing with the British presence in Ireland. Some 170 years later it was Ireland's turn to return the favor. Enjoy this great story courtesy of NBC.

[WilliamByrne]

It wasnt a famine it was a genocide by the British. Thanks native Americans for your help. Love from Ireland

[Let-eg]

As an Irish person it’s great to see people come together to help each other. The native Americans still need a lot of help to get equal rights in America I hope it happens soon

[TheNYCndn]

I'm Chickasaw and remember tnis story of generosity from our Choctaw cousins, it is little known today even in Indian country. Well wishes to all our Irish brothers and sisters, yakoke.

[MarthaAnne]

I’m Irish and I have lived in Ireland all my life, we have always been told of the generosity of these people. They helped us when no one (and I mean no one) helped. To our Soul brothers and sisters much love from Eire ❤

[B-Th-Change]

My grandfather was Irish and Cherokee. The Irish understand. Thank you for the love.

[franciscoferreira]

Love to Ireland from Portugal, you guys rock, big fan of your culture.

[FenixShephard]

Irishman here, it warms my heart to see this connection of my people and the native americans. Long may it last!
You're all very welcome to visit the Emerald Isle

[AmaBehita]

I am Cherokee-Irish…
Very proud of both sides of my heritage ✊🏼❤

[grainnekeenan]

I’m from Ireland I saw this in the news months ago and it really touched me . I was proud to support the cause and spread the word with my friends . Thank you for your help years ago

[bernadettefedgar]

The choctaw will never be forgotten in 🇮🇪 their kindness is overwhelming

[aurawright]

This brought tears to my eyes. Such unconditional love! Thank you!

[openureyes]

I would love to visit you respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

[GlenTierney-qc]

Only time i ever gave money..we in Ireland dont forget history. ❤ from 🇮🇪

[greyline]

Omg I’m crying. Within our suffering lies our deepest compassion.

[TheMullerator]

That was the most beautiful YouTube video I have ever watched. I have never been more proud of my Irish heritage.

[stephenblackcapecrescent]

This is awesome! Love and respect for the Navaho and the Irish! Free Palestine! ❤

[AndJ-yexr]

Such great generosity shown by the Choctaw people to a nation that would have felt so far away in those times.
On another point It's unbelievable that some people will go to any lengths to skew the truth and history and are in denial of what the British state and ruling classes did in Ireland back then. Of course they starved and did all they could to eradicate the Irish population.... How great it is that they failed

[jimbehan]

This video made me come close to tears and gave me goosebumps. As an Irishman I knew the story of the American natives, who suffered under the American government, yet they, who had nothing sent Aide to the Irish people. People are people no matter where, Governments are the ones that continually try to destroy us. 💚💚💚💚

[redarmy]

What a story this is. How good is it to see a bit of humanity during the pandemic.Well done to Miss O"Leary for kicking it off.

[wohali]

A forged bond, as a good part Cherokee, this story warmed my very soul. Brothers & Sisters.