Cherokee Storytelling with Gayle Ross 2

Gayle Ross (Cherokee Nation) shares stories of her culture. Her grandmother told stories and it is from this rich heritage that Ross's storytelling springs. During the past 25 years, Ross has become one of the best loved and most respected storytellers to emerge from the current surge of interest in this timeless art form.
This is the second of two storytelling sessions that was webcast from the National Museum of the American Indian imagiNATIONS Activity Center on August 9, 2013.

[@kinglarrybe]

My great grandma told me this story when I was jus 4years old. ... this is bringing back so many pleasant memories

[@JohnBlackmanVermont]

I love Tsalagi stories!!!

[@dakotanelson5722]

"The sun is a women; powerful, life giving, strong, of course she's a women. The moon; handsome, but doesn't do much, he is a man." I laughed so hard at this. That was really funny. Wish we were taught more in school of Native American culture.

[@laurenspiveylevwood1647]

Wonderful stories and wonderful storyteller. I appreciate so much the full US history woven throughout the traditional Cherokee stories. We should tell all American children the history of the Cherokee removal. Thank you.

[@calstott]

A thousand times thank you.

[@avonneave2131]

Gayle Ross,a genuine and authentic voice of wisdom and great strength.

[@danielswinfordjr.2807]

I haven't heard these in a long time, wah-doh

[@avonneave2131]

A most eloquent and beautiful story teller, a great speaker very powerful, priceless. In spirit the living memory of the Higher Power of Love has the strongest voice. Wado

[@beepot2764]

Wonderful stories.thank you for sharing.

[@dinorahdarby4499]

I felt that story in my heart

[@jounilojander8821]

I love tales and hope we People learn respect nature's powers! If Sun is Grandmother, Eath is Mother Gaia!

[@lorimollette3970]

I am a decendant of John Ross. The chief of the Cherokee Nation. Who was half Cherokee. John represented his people before the United States government. He and his wife Kakie, led the Cherokee Nation on the Trail of Years!" Kakie was around 18-19 at this time, she had a son, then shortly passed away on the Trail of Years!" John was left broken hearted, and alone to raise his son. I cannot begin to express to you the pain and sorrow that my people have endured, for progress!" My maiden name is Ross. Could you please explain to me why?, there are so many Ross families in Ohio and West Virginia?"

[@Scott-ip3hl]

I’m new to all of this, I loved her stories!!!

[@TheGemini1907]

Love this. And the three grandmothers says thank you Gale

[@janetwalmsley-heron]

I LOVE STRAWBERRIES AND I ATE SOME TODAY AND RASPBERRIES BUT YES I DO LOVE THIS STORY AND STRAWBERRIES. IT IS A GREAT STORY AND I AM SURE ALL THE CHILDREN LOVE IT

[@leikilimaile2565]

Awesoooome:D

[@DanaShifflet]

great great

[@lunarloner8202]

damn bear is a real hero

[@mikew.762]

My great, great, great grandfather was shot in the back and killed on the trail of tears. One of my aunts happened to find a photo of them in traditional clothing. It is unknown were he was lade to rest.

[@brendawashington302]

I would have never guessed she’s a American Indian.

[@rustytheloverofdinosaurs10]

Rusty: "(Shy) (Rusty Wears His Summer Outfit And He's With His 32 Siblings And They All Wear Their Summer Outfits And Rusty Whines In Fear)! 🧡🤍!" His 32 Siblings: "(They All Wear Their Summer Outfits And They All Whine In Fear)! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜💖🖤🤍!"

[@hieijaganshi5624]

Jistu🐰🐇🐾💕

[@mikeseter5723]

Atsila Saquu

[@Bevidom]

Are non-Cherokee storytellers allowed to tell these stories?

[@alexandrahenderson4368]

If they are gifted to you. Or told to you in person.

[@Youarenothim867]

the video is good but it is too long good speech these kids need adhd medsen

[@dannygrapes5736]

What happened to the little girl in the corner? was she in trouble? it is funny that she is the only one in the crowd that is copper colored she is sitting behind to adults like she was in trouble or segregated from rest why? Seem funny the only person copper colored they hide from the camera why? Please tell me why? Is that little girl being discriminated against for some reason

[@alexandrahenderson4368]

Wtf

[@arizaliit]

1/10000 cherokee. yeah. even John ross was only 1 / 8 cherokee

[@charcat1571]

It's not up to you to decide whom is Cherokee, only we as a sovereign nation can do that.