COFFEYVILLE, KS — Coffeyville Community College’s Humanities Program will welcome acclaimed Native American storyteller Gayle Ross for a FREE community performance at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Spencer/Rounds Theatre.
Ross is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation and a direct descendant of John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears.
Inspired by stories passed down from her grandmother, Ross has become one of the most respected Native American storytellers of her generation. Through the art of storytelling, she shares Cherokee history, culture, and traditional stories with audiences around the world.
Ross has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe in settings ranging from schools and libraries to the Kennedy Center. She has also appeared at major festivals, cultural events and national stages.
A celebrated author and speaker, Ross brings generations of Cherokee history and tradition to life through stories that connect audiences with Native American culture and heritage.
Her CCC performance will focus on Cherokee stories, Native American history, and traditional storytelling.
The performance is part of CCC’s ongoing Humanities Program, which gives the community opportunities to experience diverse cultural traditions and the people who preserve them. All Humanities Program performances are FREE and open to the community.
For more information about the Humanities Program or upcoming performances, visit Coffeyville Community College.