This man is a global treasure. Skill, humility, and the willingness to pass along his knowledge. If more people were like this, the world would be a better place.
@@Chance-ry1hq tv....like dumping your garbage, as well as the neighbors, .....in the middle of the living room WHEN ITS TURNED ON......violence, nudity, perverts/and language, killing/ robbing......= everything on the streets in the '' good ole us of a '' Thankyou , hollywood, for destroying this civilization.
i live in sw ohio.i have been a bowyer since 1993. i have visited Cherokee NC.almost every year trout fishing & camping. i have taken it upon my self to try to learn the language . i was a BOY SCOUT, cub scout leader, boy scout leader & scout master. as a scout i was in the owl patrol. the wise bird has become my spirit animal - a-koo-goo- as-sky -ya is my chosen name. i try to live up to this . i have just found your channel & am excited to learn anything you have to offer ,thank you for keeping it alive!
@@user-tm8jt2py3d Modern day "Mexicans and Native Americans" descend from Filipinos that were brought over by the Conquistadors starting in 1540. The Manila Galleon ran into 1815. A good book on this is: Asian slaves of Colonial Mexico Written by. Tatiana Seijas
@@user-tm8jt2py3d See how fast this info was deleted ? The lies are protected by millions. America is the land of lies.No land lives on lies to the degree that America does. Mental dysfunction is the norm of America.Living on lies is a true mental dysfunction.
The most powerful thing I've heard this man say is something along the lines of "As long as you can make a spark, and keep that fire going, it'll build up later" (He was talking about kids he thought who he thought had passion)
People tell me I talk too much but I'll bet if I was in a room with the guy I would say nothing. I would happily sit there and listen to him talk all day long and never get bored. Somebody else here hit the nail on the head, this guy is a national treasure.
My great great grandmother was Cherokee and both and my grandmother and father look native American. I've always loved the culture and am very happy I found this wonderful man so I can learn more about my ancestors culture. Thank you so very much.
Our family is Scot Irish an native American Cherokee when we're kids we made bows from hickory an arrows from willow our arrow heads were bottle caps we crushed around the arrow an as kids,we tryed hunting with them I don't thing we every got anything but it was great fun I grew up bow hunting with compound bows but would love the real deal
I'm from the city area in New York, and find history of old America fascinating, but this mans wisdom and knowledge of history as well as working knowledge are unparalleled. He is a true institution not just for Cherokees and natural native peoples, but the American diaspora all over as well. An absolute treasure and rarity. I've got to take a trip out to OK...
I'm a Mississippi arrowhead hunter. I live near a field ( which is plowed for crops every year.) above a creek with a large mound right next to it. Finding a beautiful, sharp arrowhead is golden to me. Thanks for your channel.
DO HI TSU As an Indonesian Muslim, I feel proud that Native Americans accept Islamic teachings. Historically, Native American tribes had previously embraced Islamic teachings (the Cherokee). They became apostates (Christians) by the Spanish conquistadors. Native American tribes have known monotheism. And know God. If asked who is your Lord??... The answer is Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds and all the blessings He has bestowed. There is no god but Him (Allah). And Allah says in the Qur'an Surah Thaha: 14 'Verily I am Allah, there is no god but Me, so worship Me and pray to remember Me. Sa-lo - li
When someone is teaching you and they say some call it this some call it this and some used to call it this, trust that you are learning from the best teacher.
Learning from Noel was an absolute honor I went from Georgia all the way to Oklahoma and listens to his entire lesson after the lesson I spoke in depth and he absolutely loved hearing about my crafting journey as I have enjoyed watching his ❤️an elder and a scholar
Grand mother was born on the reservation near Muskogee in 1896, She has shown me the family line in the Cherokee reservation records. I too made bows and arrows when I was a young boy. I went through a lot of firearms, And now I have come full circle back to the bow and arrow.
THANK YOU SIR , For your time , your knowledge. Its a rare enjoyment to be enlightened by your talks . I have Cherokee Blood in me from my Mother . She passed when I was very young and because of the great loss I have been cheated of my birth right . It is only now that I have had the opportunity to hear of this beautiful way of life. The simplicity of it is what I find truly beautiful. To live in harmony with the earth / to take only what is needed and to respect all with in the circle of life. I have had an emptiness in my soul for so long and I've been unhappy living in a world of disrespect for those who came before as well as those who will be here afterwards . Its a rare treat to glimpse into your way of life / I hope one day to find my way home / but untill then , I will live vicariously through thease videos . THANK YOU AND PEACE . SCOTT.
Sir, WE need more persons like yourself, Period! As was stated in the previous comment, real "humility," is a true gift that can be modelled and taught if people would just take time to look, listen and learn. I stumbled on your video and took it all in. Thank you so much.
As a North Carolinian, the part at the end reminds me of revolutionary war era reenactments. They planted a seed of culture and inheritance in me that eventually blossomed into pride. Culture is something that many are missing out on in this world.
As a young kid in the early 1950s all of us (neighborhood kids) would make the arrow tips with nails flattened by the switching locomotive (since we lived next to the railroad tracks). The locomotive engineer knew what we were doing and would just blow the horn.....NO Video games, cellphone, tablets, computers etc. Those were the days. BTW, WONDERFUL VIDEO, GOD BLESS.
So happy he acknowledged Eastern Techniques. They're still being practiced by the EBCI and daughter bands in the South East today. It's amazing to see how the Oklahoma-Based Nation was able to adapt those skills to work with their new environment. Hope to see these traditions continued on when I am this man's age.
Thanks for the video. I live in Tennessee and one thing I love to do is hunt arrowheads. To find one and know the last person to hold it was a native American,probably a Cherokee is like a spiritual experience for me.
This is a beautiful video. I had tears welling up from him saving the heritage. Im the 5th Great Grandson of the Supreme Cherokee Chief Atta Kulla Kulla and while I appear white I feel like a pure bred Native American in my heart and soul and doing things to honor the original ways of our ancestors is very important. I hunt with Kentucky long rifle and crossbow due to injury but truly appreciate this man's work and contributions. Thank you brother.
Lol!!! Appear White with a name like Michael Smith there's only one other name that might be more white and that's Tom Sawyer and that's still up for debate!!! Everyone says they're Cherokee everyone go ask a random stranger if they have any native American in them and it don't matter if they're white or black they're going to say Cherokee I'm not saying you're not I'm just saying everybody claims the same thing they're Cherokee!!!
I’m a descendant of the Cherokee and would love to see more of these videos My family doesn’t know much about the Cherokee except my grandfather was a doctor about 5 generations back I’m 61 and would like to here more about the Cherokee
Mr. Grayson, it was a pleasure listening to you talk about Native American bow making. Keeping the Cherokee history alive is important. I am not Native American, but have great respect for the N.A. culture. I remember as a kid making bows in West Virginia for fun and target practice. The first bow I used for hunting was a recurve with wooden arrows. Your video brought back memories.
Our First Nations People are truly the source of a divine understanding, upon which this Nation needs so very badly. Not just the ancient crafts and techniques, but also In the raising young people, showing Knowledge is power. Passing down Time Honored traditional ways, on how to treat Mother Earth, How to Revere Our DIVINE CREATOR. Although I have First Nations blood pulsing through my veins. I have not been put through the government oppression my people have felt, because I am Welsh-Irish-Choctaw and slipped through the cracks. The Cross Breeding of Bloodline, and now I am an outsider where I go Unless I am out in nature. I will not forget the ways of my Father, and my Uncle's. Deep love and gratitude towards you and yours for you unbelievable attitude.
Watching this guy is amazing to me. I have a abanaki-penopscot heritage....a bit farther north then the Cherokee lol. I can watch this humble man talk for hours.
I loved this. Mr Grayson I appreciate you sharing your heritage with us. Thank you for doing what you can to show the young ones and me the ways of your forefathers.
I'm Eastern Shore Tsalagi,,, I use to make bows when I was a young girl,, I don't make them anymore but it was fun then,,, and they were every useful,,, mine worked!!!,, I even made a tomahawk from a collard green stalk,,, and a piece of skate,, tuned out very good!!
I keep telling my husband to teach our grandkids this is something he learned as a child it is a good lesson cause they will always be able to feed the people that depend on them. We was taught the fishing poles. This is good history,❤️. They thought I was silly when I told them I could make fishing line from sway grass till I started showing them then it was cool.
@@igitahimsa5871 soon that's the idea of getting him to retire from chasing that demonic $$$ and chase the sun that GOD made, like we're designed to in the first place. Everyone's too busy chasing $$$, when happiness is within reach it's just right outside your front door, it doesn't cost a thing to step outside and take a breath of fresh air.
He reminds me of my great grandfather. A great teacher. My kids and grandkids have no passion for these old ways. It is disappointing They don't care. They never had to hunt to live. Although I hunted and trapped to survive. Just in case you are put in a situation, as I was, this is great information. Any of us who have made bows and arrows know how complicated the process is. You only know how well you have done with a successful hunt. I was happy to see this video. But a bow, or even 1 arrow, far more complicated. Than shown. I have used Pheasant rather than Turkey feathers. I got my first deer at 16. I encourage anyone to try and make a bow and arrow. It is a craft you will enjoy. It is a journey and very connective to your past. Not for just native Americans. English longbows and Mongolian horn bows were exceptional. Not only in range, but power. It is truly amazing this tech developed among humans that never knew each other. Like blowguns. Try making one of those. Another crafty thing. How many tribes use those? Still used today. I miss my great grandfather riding in parades. But I won't forget what I was taught about how to make bows and arrows, spears, walking sticks, or arrow heads. An art we cannot stop teaching. It is easier to make arrows than bullets. Just as deadly. 100%
you're def. a Treasure I gotta say...I have read a lot of books on Bowyer/arrow making....maybe its time I actually put the metal to the wood and create one...Thanks for the push Mr. Grayson
Mr.Grayson this video and the one on flint knapping were excellent… I recently started Flint napping I live here in Texas. I do land surveying for my job, well one of them. I’m constantly looking for Flint to bring home so I can practice. So far my stuffs pretty ugly and I really don’t know what I’m doing trying to learn everything off TH-cam videos planning to go to some sort of napping gathering in the spring and see if I can learn a few things in person from some people. I honestly am so thankful for these two videos again have a blessed day sir
it really makes me appreciate how much effort goes into even the smallest detail of something so well made as those arrows and that bow. it's funny imagining everyone having a laugh at De Soto's men that couldn't bend that bow, but then I am pretty sure I couldn't either.
Enjoyed the video. I have some Native American in my family, but it's very far back. Love hearing about how things were done in the past. Thank you for sharing the history and skills with us.
Love this! I grew up in north Georgia, and we visited the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina often. To go along with the records of white men not being able to draw the Cherokee bow, I remember reading that a Cherokee warrior once shot through a horse lengthwise. I so wish that the early United States had been kinder to those who were here long before. 🙁
Thank you, my grandmother was half Cherokee, but I am only able to learn a a little of the Choctaw language. It is good when I see our culture living on.
I have always wanted to learn how to make a Cherokee bow and arrow. Ever since I was a boy. I went on field trip that was made possible by the Cherokee Nation. I saw one being made. It was incredible. Also shows how hard hunters really had to work and that it took a lot of discipline .
I could listen to this man talk about anything all day. He is so genuine, its intoxicating. I'm in Western North Carolina and we have an amazing Cherokee history where I am. Ive always been deeply interested in Native American culture. I'm off to see what else your channel has to offer! And I'm subscribed for future vids as well! Thanks for making this available for all to see
This man is a global treasure. Skill, humility, and the willingness to pass along his knowledge. If more people were like this, the world would be a better place.
There are millions of people like this man. You need to shut off your tv and go out into the real world .
@@Chance-ry1hq I don't have a t.v.
@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 Good for you.
@@Chance-ry1hq tv....like dumping your garbage, as well as the neighbors, .....in the middle of the living room WHEN ITS TURNED ON......violence, nudity, perverts/and language, killing/ robbing......= everything on the streets in the '' good ole us of a '' Thankyou , hollywood, for destroying this civilization.
@@petersack5074 Amen
i live in sw ohio.i have been a bowyer since 1993. i have visited Cherokee NC.almost every year trout fishing & camping. i have taken it upon my self to try to learn the language . i was a BOY SCOUT, cub scout leader, boy scout leader & scout master. as a scout i was in the owl patrol. the wise bird has become my spirit animal - a-koo-goo- as-sky -ya is my chosen name. i try to live up to this . i have just found your channel & am excited to learn anything you have to offer ,thank you for keeping it alive!
Owls are a bad omen in Cherokee culture. Skilis.
I appreciate this man's work, culture and nature.
This man is someone I could listen to all day
This man is a National Treasure! Wisdom flows from him. ✝️👍🇺🇸
He's a phony.The Cherokees were/are "black".
Study history.
@@user-tm8jt2py3d
You've been deluded.
@@user-tm8jt2py3d
No conspiracy.I have proof.
I study history,actual history.
@@user-tm8jt2py3d
Modern day "Mexicans and Native Americans" descend from Filipinos that were brought over by the Conquistadors starting in 1540.
The Manila Galleon ran into 1815.
A good book on this is:
Asian slaves of Colonial Mexico
Written by. Tatiana Seijas
@@user-tm8jt2py3d
See how fast this info was deleted ?
The lies are protected by millions.
America is the land of lies.No land lives on lies to the degree that America does.
Mental dysfunction is the norm of America.Living on lies is a true mental dysfunction.
The knowledge that he conveys in his stories, are gems
This wonderful man puts a face on his ancestors. He takes us on a journey back in time. How amazing.
enjoyed sitting with you for a few minutes, brother. Thank You
The most powerful thing I've heard this man say is something along the lines of "As long as you can make a spark, and keep that fire going, it'll build up later" (He was talking about kids he thought who he thought had passion)
Knowledge held is a treasure to be shared! I want to be learning until the day I die!
People tell me I talk too much but I'll bet if I was in a room with the guy I would say nothing. I would happily sit there and listen to him talk all day long and never get bored.
Somebody else here hit the nail on the head, this guy is a national treasure.
i could sit and listen to this guy all day
You can be 90 years old and still be learning something new
Thankyou so very much sir.
Im a quarter Cherokee and never had a source to find info about this part of my ancestors. Thank you!
My great great grandmother was Cherokee and both and my grandmother and father look native American. I've always loved the culture and am very happy I found this wonderful man so I can learn more about my ancestors culture. Thank you so very much.
Our family is Scot Irish an native American Cherokee when we're kids we made bows from hickory an arrows from willow our arrow heads were bottle caps we crushed around the arrow an as kids,we tryed hunting with them I don't thing we every got anything but it was great fun I grew up bow hunting with compound bows but would love the real deal
Bottle cap? Is it good
I'm from the city area in New York, and find history of old America fascinating, but this mans wisdom and knowledge of history as well as working knowledge are unparalleled. He is a true institution not just for Cherokees and natural native peoples, but the American diaspora all over as well. An absolute treasure and rarity. I've got to take a trip out to OK...
God bless the living legend Noel Grayson 🙏
I'm a Mississippi arrowhead hunter. I live near a field ( which is plowed for crops every year.) above a creek with a large mound right next to it. Finding a beautiful, sharp arrowhead is golden to me. Thanks for your channel.
DO HI TSU
As an Indonesian Muslim, I feel proud that Native Americans accept Islamic teachings. Historically, Native American tribes had previously embraced Islamic teachings (the Cherokee). They became apostates (Christians) by the Spanish conquistadors. Native American tribes have known monotheism. And know God. If asked who is your Lord??... The answer is Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds and all the blessings He has bestowed. There is no god but Him (Allah). And Allah says in the Qur'an Surah Thaha: 14 'Verily I am Allah, there is no god but Me, so worship Me and pray to remember Me.
Sa-lo - li
Mr. Grayson seems so humble lol that’s gotta be one of the most beautiful bows I’ve ever seen in my life
It’s always such a treat to learn new things and Noel was so generous with his knowledge, passion, and care. Thank you
Just an amazing person who almost glows with kindness.
I could sit and listen to this gentleman for hours.
"As long as they remember: I remember seeing it done.." that really got me, love these!
When someone is teaching you and they say some call it this some call it this and some used to call it this, trust that you are learning from the best teacher.
Learning from Noel was an absolute honor I went from Georgia all the way to Oklahoma and listens to his entire lesson after the lesson I spoke in depth and he absolutely loved hearing about my crafting journey as I have enjoyed watching his ❤️an elder and a scholar
most interesting man i have seen in a long time. thanks for sharing your culture
We’ll done. Wish I knew you 30 years ago. Figured out a lot on my own. Thank you many times
Grand mother was born on the reservation near Muskogee in 1896, She has shown me the family line in the Cherokee reservation records. I too made bows and arrows when I was a young boy. I went through a lot of firearms, And now I have come full circle back to the bow and arrow.
I never met a Noel Grayson video I didn't like! Bravo!!
Now THIS is what I come to TH-cam for!
THANK YOU SIR ,
For your time , your knowledge.
Its a rare enjoyment to be enlightened by your talks .
I have Cherokee Blood in me from my Mother . She passed when I was very young and because of the great loss I have been cheated of my birth right . It is only now that I have had the opportunity to hear of this beautiful way of life.
The simplicity of it is what I find truly beautiful. To live in harmony with the earth / to take only what is needed and to respect all with in the circle of life. I have had an emptiness in my soul for so long and I've been unhappy living in a world of disrespect for those who came before as well as those who will be here afterwards .
Its a rare treat to glimpse into your way of life / I hope one day to find my way home / but untill then , I will live vicariously through thease videos . THANK YOU AND PEACE .
SCOTT.
This is one of the best videos ever. Love learning the practicality of the Cherokee and how everyday life was.
Your teaching, as well as your examples is what gift you have. My teacher..I will learn with actions and thoughts...thank you.
Sir, WE need more persons like yourself, Period! As was stated in the previous comment, real "humility," is a true gift that can be modelled and taught if people would just take time to look, listen and learn. I stumbled on your video and took it all in. Thank you so much.
Thanks for taking the time to tell us your story. Hi from Nes Pearce
People like that makes the world a better place.
As a North Carolinian, the part at the end reminds me of revolutionary war era reenactments. They planted a seed of culture and inheritance in me that eventually blossomed into pride. Culture is something that many are missing out on in this world.
As a young kid in the early 1950s all of us (neighborhood kids) would make the arrow tips with nails flattened by the switching locomotive (since we lived next to the railroad tracks). The locomotive engineer knew what we were doing and would just blow the horn.....NO Video games, cellphone, tablets, computers etc. Those were the days. BTW, WONDERFUL VIDEO, GOD BLESS.
So great to see you at the Cherokee Meet in Texas! Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and knowledge. Always a pleasure to learn from you.
So happy he acknowledged Eastern Techniques. They're still being practiced by the EBCI and daughter bands in the South East today. It's amazing to see how the Oklahoma-Based Nation was able to adapt those skills to work with their new environment. Hope to see these traditions continued on when I am this man's age.
Thanks for the video. I live in Tennessee and one thing I love to do is hunt arrowheads. To find one and know the last person to hold it was a native American,probably a Cherokee is like a spiritual experience for me.
I like this gentleman! I am very impressed and honored to learn from him. Thank you.
This is a beautiful video. I had tears welling up from him saving the heritage.
Im the 5th Great Grandson of the Supreme Cherokee Chief Atta Kulla Kulla and while I appear white I feel like a pure bred Native American in my heart and soul and doing things to honor the original ways of our ancestors is very important.
I hunt with Kentucky long rifle and crossbow due to injury but truly appreciate this man's work and contributions.
Thank you brother.
My family has gene mutation half white rest look pure Cherokee
Lol!!! Appear White with a name like Michael Smith there's only one other name that might be more white and that's Tom Sawyer and that's still up for debate!!! Everyone says they're Cherokee everyone go ask a random stranger if they have any native American in them and it don't matter if they're white or black they're going to say Cherokee I'm not saying you're not I'm just saying everybody claims the same thing they're Cherokee!!!
@@ghostcasper3185 I’m Cherokee
@@georgiadailyr3448 everyone is Cherokee 97% of the world is you didn't know that!?
Sure bro lol. So many Americans say they have Cherokee blood but take a dna test and have none lol.
thank you for sharing your traditional knowledge.your people are some of the greatest hunters on earth. meegwetch.
I’m a descendant of the Cherokee and would love to see more of these videos
My family doesn’t know much about the Cherokee except my grandfather was a doctor about 5 generations back I’m 61 and would like to here more about the Cherokee
That's got to be one of the best videos on TH-cam I've ever watched
I wish I had you as a father teaching me, my soul thanks you 😢
Mr. Grayson, it was a pleasure listening to you talk about Native American bow making. Keeping the Cherokee history alive is important. I am not Native American, but have great respect for the N.A. culture. I remember as a kid making bows in West Virginia for fun and target practice. The first bow I used for hunting was a recurve with wooden arrows. Your video brought back memories.
Our First Nations People are truly the source of a divine understanding, upon which this Nation needs so very badly. Not just the ancient crafts and techniques, but also In the raising young people, showing Knowledge is power. Passing down Time Honored traditional ways, on how to treat Mother Earth, How to Revere Our DIVINE CREATOR. Although I have First Nations blood pulsing through my veins. I have not been put through the government oppression my people have felt, because I am Welsh-Irish-Choctaw and slipped through the cracks. The Cross Breeding of Bloodline, and now I am an outsider where I go Unless I am out in nature. I will not forget the ways of my Father, and my Uncle's. Deep love and gratitude towards you and yours for you unbelievable attitude.
I need to get a hold of this man…I’m reconnecting with my roots and it’s up to me to teach my children and keep it going. Love to all my relations!
ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING
Watching this guy is amazing to me. I have a abanaki-penopscot heritage....a bit farther north then the Cherokee lol. I can watch this humble man talk for hours.
Thanks man for a great vid, full of knowledge and heart . First Nations traditions and freedom must be kept alive.
Great video with an in depth explanation of how to make a good bow and arrows. So thank you :)
what a humble valuable human being. - Strength to you sir.
I loved this. Mr Grayson I appreciate you sharing your heritage with us. Thank you for doing what you can to show the young ones and me the ways of your forefathers.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge, being humble, and posting videos.
That was a fine looking arrow, and the bow looked quite smooth to pull back. Nothing like making your own hunting gear.
I'm Eastern Shore Tsalagi,,, I use to make bows when I was a young girl,, I don't make them anymore but it was fun then,,, and they were every useful,,, mine worked!!!,, I even made a tomahawk from a collard green stalk,,, and a piece of skate,, tuned out very good!!
What is eastern shore Cherokee lol
Yes my brother. I had the seed and I picked up the bow and love it. I will pass it down to my son and keep it going.
I keep telling my husband to teach our grandkids this is something he learned as a child it is a good lesson cause they will always be able to feed the people that depend on them. We was taught the fishing poles. This is good history,❤️. They thought I was silly when I told them I could make fishing line from sway grass till I started showing them then it was cool.
Please do this. Knowledge like this is dying out .
I hope you or someone who knows will make a video on that..
God Bless us all
@@igitahimsa5871 soon that's the idea of getting him to retire from chasing that demonic $$$ and chase the sun that GOD made, like we're designed to in the first place. Everyone's too busy chasing $$$, when happiness is within reach it's just right outside your front door, it doesn't cost a thing to step outside and take a breath of fresh air.
He reminds me of my great grandfather. A great teacher. My kids and grandkids have no passion for these old ways. It is disappointing They don't care. They never had to hunt to live. Although I hunted and trapped to survive. Just in case you are put in a situation, as I was, this is great information. Any of us who have made bows and arrows know how complicated the process is. You only know how well you have done with a successful hunt. I was happy to see this video. But a bow, or even 1 arrow, far more complicated. Than shown. I have used Pheasant rather than Turkey feathers. I got my first deer at 16. I encourage anyone to try and make a bow and arrow. It is a craft you will enjoy. It is a journey and very connective to your past. Not for just native Americans. English longbows and Mongolian horn bows were exceptional. Not only in range, but power. It is truly amazing this tech developed among humans that never knew each other. Like blowguns. Try making one of those. Another crafty thing. How many tribes use those? Still used today. I miss my great grandfather riding in parades. But I won't forget what I was taught about how to make bows and arrows, spears, walking sticks, or arrow heads. An art we cannot stop teaching. It is easier to make arrows than bullets. Just as deadly. 100%
I appreciate your teachings Noel 👍
Outstanding presentation by remarkable and gifted man/historian!
Wish I could learn from this man. He is so knowledgeable.
He needs his own TH-cam show!!
AWESOME video! VERY humble spirit in this man!!
I could listen to your wisdom all day sir, thank you.
It is amazing how he cares on his traditions
As a student of history and an archery hunter, this is a fascinating topic.
Very interesting man to listen to….. best teachers are the ones that, truly, have a passion for the subject.
you're def. a Treasure I gotta say...I have read a lot of books on Bowyer/arrow making....maybe its time I actually put the metal to the wood and create one...Thanks for the push Mr. Grayson
I noticed this mans arrows fly with no turbulence... beautiful
He is a living history book. So awesome to hear about how he assembled the bows.
what a lovely story Noel thank you .
wado
@@noelgrayson7025 Gvlieliga
I live near what was the village of Keowee in upstate SC. Very good video and good information. My great grandmother was Cherokee.
Mr.Grayson this video and the one on flint knapping were excellent… I recently started Flint napping I live here in Texas. I do land surveying for my job, well one of them. I’m constantly looking for Flint to bring home so I can practice. So far my stuffs pretty ugly and I really don’t know what I’m doing trying to learn everything off TH-cam videos planning to go to some sort of napping gathering in the spring and see if I can learn a few things in person from some people. I honestly am so thankful for these two videos again have a blessed day sir
I really admire your knowledge thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much, this is wonderful!🙏🏽🥰🦅🦅🦅
it really makes me appreciate how much effort goes into even the smallest detail of something so well made as those arrows and that bow. it's funny imagining everyone having a laugh at De Soto's men that couldn't bend that bow, but then I am pretty sure I couldn't either.
Wonderful and informative. In someways takes me back to my childhood in NW Arkansas (I am 74).
pretty cool to learn about his passion and his traditions
Enjoyed the video. I have some Native American in my family, but it's very far back. Love hearing about how things were done in the past. Thank you for sharing the history and skills with us.
Thank you. Please continue to help us understand where we have come from.
His last words in this video shows great patience and human understanding...Thank you.
Everything about this man inspires me and gives me hope.
Great, knowledgeable man
Sure glad what you are doing ,keep up your native work.
Love this! I grew up in north Georgia, and we visited the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina often. To go along with the records of white men not being able to draw the Cherokee bow, I remember reading that a Cherokee warrior once shot through a horse lengthwise.
I so wish that the early United States had been kinder to those who were here long before. 🙁
This is a excellent video. Hope to see more of this content
God Bless this Gentleman.
So glad I found this channel I don't have any native blood in me but I do in heart.. My favorite thing is to look for arrowheads now
The quality of construction shows these bows and arrows were very accurate and very lethal.
What an amazing teacher! Thanks so much for making these videos and sharing your culture. Much respect.
I'm so proud I found your channel
With all the hard work that was put into the making the bows & arrows that you had to make every shot count.
Thank you, my grandmother was half Cherokee, but I am only able to learn a a little of the Choctaw language. It is good when I see our culture living on.
I have always wanted to learn how to make a Cherokee bow and arrow. Ever since I was a boy. I went on field trip that was made possible by the Cherokee Nation. I saw one being made. It was incredible. Also shows how hard hunters really had to work and that it took a lot of discipline .
I could listen to this man talk about anything all day. He is so genuine, its intoxicating. I'm in Western North Carolina and we have an amazing Cherokee history where I am. Ive always been deeply interested in Native American culture. I'm off to see what else your channel has to offer! And I'm subscribed for future vids as well! Thanks for making this available for all to see