Mahto Tribal Council 01-14-25

Quick recap
Chief and Brian discussed various topics including the history of Buffalo Soldiers, Chief's family background and tribal heritage, and Brian's military experiences and research interests. They explored potential writing projects and movie ideas related to historical figures like Charles Young. The conversation also touched on Chief's mission to protect children, his tribe's unique composition and goals, and his plans to present his nation's flag at the United Nations.

Next steps
Chief to contact Fort Peck tribes for potential information about his great-grandfather.

Chief to reach out to his uncle Lanny and wife Kathy for extensive family history information.

Chief to connect Brian with Robert Powell in DC for potential historical resources.

Albert to send Brian the Rumble page and video link.

Brian to research Chief's great-grandfather's military service once provided with more details.

Chief to send Brian links to tribe information and adoption records discussed in the meeting.

Brian to digest the new information about Chief's tribe and reach out with any questions.

Summary
Resolving Communication Issue and Recording

Chief and Brian had a brief communication issue, which was resolved. Chief then confirmed his ability to hear Brian and proceeded to record the conversation for their rumble channel. Brian agreed to this. Chief also requested a quick introduction, which Brian was willing to provide.

Charles Young's Military Career Discussed

In the meeting, Chief introduced Mr. Brian Shellham, an educated individual with extensive knowledge about the buffalo soldiers and their history. Brian shared his journey of discovering Charles Young, the 3rd black graduate of West Point and the first to have a successful military career. He discussed Young's time as a buffalo soldier officer, his service in various locations, and his eventual promotion to a colonel. Brian also mentioned Young's medical issues and his eventual retirement due to President Wilson's decision. The conversation ended with Brian expressing his admiration for Young's achievements and the role his soldiers played in his success.

Buffalo Soldiers and Family History

Brian, a retired army officer and defense intelligence specialist, shared his passion for researching and writing about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. He recounted his experiences in writing about the 24th Infantry in Alaska, the 9th Cavalry in California, and the Buffalo Soldiers' role in teaching equestrian training at West Point. Brian expressed his interest in hearing Chief's great grandfather's story and how he came to be adopted. Chief, who has been researching his family tree, shared that he was born in the Rexburg territory of Idaho. The conversation ended with Brian expressing his interest in learning more about Chief's great grandfather's story.

Chief's Diverse Ancestry and Experiences

Chief shared his diverse ancestry and upbringing on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. He discussed his family's history, including his father's twin brother who was a Marine Corps boxing champion and his father's uncles who spent time in the Federal penitentiary system. Chief also mentioned his father's involvement in tribal politics and his own experiences writing scathing criticisms of the Tribal Council. He touched on his great-great-grandfather's service in the Buffalo Soldier Regiment and his adoption by the tribe. Chief also mentioned his uncle's experience being kidnapped and tortured in the 1950s and his father's time in Vietnam. He concluded by stating that, according to their traditions, he is authorized to start his own band of Assiniboine and Sioux.

Chief's Tribe and Economic Plans

Chief discussed the unique composition of his tribe, composed exclusively of American Indians, and their mission to increase GDP, reduce public debt, and provide services to veterans and first responders. He explained the tribe's flag, language, and the eligibility criteria for membership. Chief also discussed the tribe's adoption of all law-abiding Americans and their plans to establish headquarters in Idaho. He highlighted the tribe's use of wampum as a form of currency, which funds orphanages and other services for the tribe's members. Chief also mentioned the tribe's plans to establish a class 3 casino in each Mahto village, with revenue going back to the people. He emphasized the voluntary nature of the tax system and the need to pay taxes correctly. Lastly, he shared his journey of forming his own nation of peaceful law-abiding Americans and his efforts to correspond with the Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

Researching Military Records and Ancestry

In the meeting, Chief and Brian discussed the process of researching historical records, particularly those related to military service. Brian shared his expertise in finding records through trial and error, emphasizing the importance of family stories and documents. He also mentioned his use of ancestry.com as a valuable search engine for research. Brian offered to help Chief find records about his great grandfather by asking for the full name, date of birth, and any known enlistment details. Chief mentioned that he had seen his great grandfather's discharge record and other significant information online in federal records. The conversation ended with Brian expressing his ability to find more about soldiers who served in the 18 hundreds than those who served in Vietnam due to the scattered nature of the latter's records.

Brian's Military Experiences and Vision

Brian, a retired army officer, shared his experiences and family history with Chief. Brian's father, an enlisted man in the National Guard, was a combat veteran of World War 2 and later became a regular army officer. Brian himself was an armor officer and served in the Gulf War. He also served as an army attache in Germany, speaking fluent German. Brian is currently working on a book about Buffalo Soldiers of West Point and plans to visit West Point in February. Chief shared his plans to attend the United Nations to present his flag and nation, and his vision for a society that produces the finest military officers. He also mentioned his interest in educating people about the right stuff, including law history and the art of war.

Exploring Untold Military and Cultural Histories

Brian discussed his plans to write a book about Charles Young in the 10th Cavalry, focusing on their operations in Mexico and the lessons learned that were applied to World War One. He also mentioned his interest in writing about the 10th Cavalry's history and the transition of black officers from World War One to the National Army. Brian also touched on the story of a black officer who served as a major in World War One, then as a sergeant at West Point, and eventually retired as an officer. Chief brought up the story of Harold Doc Martin, one of the first Tuskegee airmen, and suggested a potential fictional story combining a buffalo soldier and a Sioux Indian warrior. Brian agreed that there are many untold stories and suggested that a fictionalized account could fill in the gaps.

Charles Young's Remarkable Life Story

Brian expressed his interest in writing a movie script about Charles Young, a man born into slavery who went on to have a remarkable life. He highlighted Young's diverse experiences, including fighting in the Civil War, serving as a musician, speaking six languages fluently, and leading troops in various wars. Brian also mentioned that a movie studio had bought the rights to his first book about Charles Young at West Point, but it didn't gain traction. He suggested that Young's story would make a great movie, miniseries, or PBS special. Chief agreed, noting the potential for visually engaging locations in the story. Brian also mentioned that Ken Burns had briefly told Young's story in his America's National Parks documentary.

Chief's Mission and Tribal Jurisdiction

Brian and Chief discussed the Chief's mission to protect children from predators and his family history. Brian expressed interest in learning more about the Chief's work and the tribe's history. Chief shared that he has adopted Donald Trump and other individuals as lawful American citizens, and that any court cases against them would be removed to the Mahto Tribal Court jurisdiction. Chief also mentioned that he is not here to tear down any governments or stop events prophesied in the Scriptures. Brian acknowledged the overwhelming amount of information and expressed a desire to digest it further. Chief offered to send Brian all the links they discussed and thanked Brian for his wisdom and service.