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About the Gathering of Nations Organization & Website |
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2012 PowWow Info:
OFFICIAL 2012 Gathering of Nations
PowWow Poster,
Miss Indian World,
2012 Miss Indian World Application,
Indian Traders
Market,
Stage 49,
2012 GON Event Schedule,
2012 Head Staff & Invited Drums Information,
2012 Contest & Special Contest Information,
2012 GON Travel Accommodations,
GON Grand Entry Song,
What to Expect at a PowWow? Tips for PowWow Fans,
What is a PowWow? Learn about PowWow dancing. |
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Gathering of Nations
April 26-28, 2012
University of New Mexico Arena - "The Pit"
Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd. SE (Hwy. 25, exit #223)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
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Gathering of Nations
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Page Updated:
January 29, 2012 - Check Pages for Frequent Updates
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The vision for the Gathering of Nations web site began in 1993 when the reality of the impact of the world wide web was realized. The Gathering of Nations decided that the internet could be a great resource for Natived American Indians to connect to other Native and non-Native people world wide to learn about Native American culture and tradition.
In short, the goals of the Gathering of Nations organization to promote Native American Indian culture and dispel stereotypes created about indigenous peoples.
For example, we provide a live web cast of the Gathering of Nations PowWow
(provided by
www.Powwows.com) for those who are unable to attend
and we make the
continuous effort to
take as many photographs
about the entire event
and post information in
a timely and efficient
manner to extended on a
much larger and further
reaching scale on the
internet.
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Today, the Gathering of Nations Web Site endeavors to capture the spirit of the Gathering of Nations organization for all people who visit and return to our site.
We strive to bring fresh new and relevant content to our site to further promote Native American culture and tradition.
The Gathering of Nations is committed to bringing a fun and educational experience to all people through our web site. In order to maintain financial integrity and responsibility, our web site is funded separately from the Gathering of Nations Powwow event. Please share in our vision of growth for our web site and consider a
donation
specifically for our web
site.
Thank you for reading about our web site. If you enjoy your experience here, please tell your friends and family and if you are able, please
consider a donation and/or web site advertisement. Thank you.
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Gathering of Nations
Organization |
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It is our pleasure
to welcome everyone to the
Gathering of Nations. It has been said by many that the
Gathering of
Nations PowWow is the Mecca of Indian Country;
while others have said
"There is a magic about the
"Gathering".
The concept for the
Gathering of
Nations PowWow
came about in 1982,
after Derek Mathews
discovered cheating and
contest rigging at the
National Finals Powwow.
He was able to prove his
discovery at the end of
the event, which
resulted in the bogus
powwow committee having
to pay prize money out
for a second time. The
second payment was to
the true and legitimate
winners. It was from
that event that Derek
Mathews decided to
produce a contest powwow
which would be conducted
in a fair and ethical
way.
This was the birth of
the Gathering of Nations
Powwow. Since that time
The annual
Gathering of
Nations PowWow
has been promoted as a
FAIR CONTEST to all
dancers and singers for
over 29 years. The
Gathering of Nations
continues to respect the
powwow traditions of the
past while capturing the
new trends of the
present. We welcome all
dancers and singers to
participate regardless
of tribal affiliation or
geographical location.
The ability to sing and
dance is a gift from the
creator and it is not
our place to determine
who is allowed to
participate.
Each year
strenuous and endless
efforts are made by the
Mathews family (Derek,
Lita, and Melonie) and
the GON Staff to
guarantee the powwow is
judged as fairly as
humanly possible. The
Gathering of Nations
Powwow is the annual
premiere event in all of
Indian Country and is
know as North America's
Biggest PowWow!
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Many people from around
the world have made the
Gathering of Nations Powwow
their
travel destination. The
Gathering of Nations has
grown to become more
than just a "Powwow",
it's an experience!
At the
UNM Arena "The Pit", the
Gathering of Nations has had the opportunity to blossom into the most enjoyable, cultural, and entertaining Native festival in North America.
Opening with the
Gathering of Nations song for grand entry, the powwow program also includes the crowning of
Miss Indian World. Its pageantry, along with its cultural beauty, exemplifies the pride and dignity ofthe cutlure and traditions of Nativewomen across the United States and Canada.
Only at the
Gathering of Nations
will you partake in the
isles of shopping
throughout the
Indian Trader's Market,
enjoying the best of
native foods, music on
Powwow Alley's
Stage 49 featuring the Best
in Native American Music
Performances and
Entertainment!
The Gathering of Nations
Academic Scholarship
Foundation for Native
American Students at the
University of New
Mexico. For more info,
click here for more details about the GON Scholarship.
For more information about the Gathering of Nations organization accomplishments and charitable contributions,
please click here. To consider making a
donationand/or website advertisement,click here.
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