Cherokee Days 2016 - Storyteller Robert Lewis 1

Cherokee National Treasure, storyteller Robert Lewis, talks about growing up, his family, how he got into telling traditional stories. He tells one story about Rabbit and Possum looking for a wife, and how Rabbit's trickery leads to Possum's appearance. He tells another story about Fox and Crawdad (crayfish) and why it is important to share. This is the first of three storytelling performances by Robert Lewis for the day. The performance was webcast and recorded in the Potomac Atrium of the National Museum of the American Indian on June 10, 2016.

[@red4plyr]

Thank you very much

[@waytulajit]

Robert Lewis is a Cherokee National Treasure and is always a pleasure to visit with! One of the friendliest men you'll ever meet and always has a smile on his face. My students were fortunate to meet and listen to him in my classroom and enjoyed every minute he was there.

[@shannonstamper1581]

Great job Robert

[@lilbrookie2williams803]

I remember you coming to my school in elementary Ketchum Oklahoma

[@SpirituallyTrending]

I love the Cherokee Culture💪🏾💪🏾❤

[@harrietpeabody2118]

💙

[@yusufziyacetin]

My brothers 🇹🇷 Cherokee

[@melissameeks37]

He has a great talking voice he needs a radio station or be on tv/movies

[@Chaninees]

What is the name of the other animal, next to the rabbit? Passawn?

[@melissameeks37]

Im also cherokee

[@ManzanitaStarwood]

All of DC should have been there for this living legend!!! Next time, more publicity!!

[@ManzanitaStarwood]

The world DOES need more love! Bear (as told by rabbit) is right!! Go forth, friends, and spread love.

[@terryschiller2625]

Osiyo unalii wado

[@melissameeks37]

Him telling about all the boys killed me so hilarious poor mom just wanted a girl lmao

[@richardrobison4161]

The Cherokee Way

[@matthewthomas2581]

Wado