October 7, 2016 - Gathering of Nations Newsletter
NEW WEB SITE DESIGN FOR GON:
Throughout these past summer months the Gathering of Nations website crew teamed up with web site designers from the Albuquerque based 'REALTIME SOLUTIONS'.
The project spanned over eight weeks, beginning with orientation meetings, where t he Gathering of Nations crew informed and enlightened the designed team about the GON, Native people and the Gathering of Nations branded look. The next step was material and design.
After that with just a few tweeks, The new website design look was revealed in late August. The new site is intended to assist the viewer with easier access to information and a great experience while surfing the official Gathering of Nations website. 
Visit the site often for powwow updates on other interesting stuff.

WANTED 2017 MISS INDIAN WORLD CONTESTANTS

The 2017 Miss Indian World Competition will be held during the week of April 25-29, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.Much more than a competition, this 5-day experience for participating MIW contestants share an exciting journey of "sisterhood" as they represent their tribes & communities, form lifelong friendships & memories, participate in a full stage production of the Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations which culminating in the crowning of the new Miss Indian World 2017-2018 in front of sold out audience on Saturday night, April 29th, 2017. 
The Newly crowned 2017-2018 Miss Indian World will spend her year traveling* extensively throughout the USA, Canada and Internationally*. As a prestigious cultural ambassador for Native people throughout the World, the new Miss Indian World will then spend her year traveling, when the opportunities arise, and promoting cultural awareness, diversity & the Gathering of Nations Pow wow globally.
 

INDIAN TRADERS MARKET (ARTS, CRAFTS & MORE)  APPLICATIONS ON LINE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 15
GONNA BE THE BEST SHOW EVER!
GON TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS

CAMPING ON the Pow Wow Grounds at Expo NM
(Limited) full hook ups and dry spaces Showers available. Reserve space online starting December 31, 2016.
 
Ask for the GATHERING OF NATIONS POWWOW RATE, must book before April 10, 2017 to receive discounted rates

*Double Tree Hotel (Downtown): 800-584-5058 or Book Reservation online http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/A/ALBSMDT-GAT-20170426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

*Sheraton ABQ Uptown Hotel: 866-716-8134 or Book Reservation online https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/GatheringofNationsPowWow2017

*MCM Elegante Hotel: 505-884-2511
*Hyatt Place ABQ Uptown Hotel: 505-872-9000
*Barcelona Suites Hotel: 505-225-5566
*Towneplace Suites: 505-232-5800

GATHERING OF NATIONS CD LAUNCH
The NEWLY RELEASED  2016 GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW - LIVE CD 
"Tate-Au" with 24 Tracks - 70:30 Minutes of Music
Dedicated in Memory of Spike Draper
 
 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE your 33rd Annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow CD.

2017 GATHERING OF NATIONS SPONSORSHIP
 
Dear Friends & Associates,
The Gathering of Nations is seeking your active participation as a sponsor of the 2017 Gathering of Nations Powwow. We are excited to be at our NEW home, Tingley Coliseum/ EXPO NM, in Albuquerque, New Mexcio. The 2017 Gathering of Nations Powwow has very unique sponsor packages available for your consideration.

 CLICK HERE FOR 2016 OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP LETTER


THANK YOU TO OUR GON SPONSORS!



City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce




NM Tourism
Tribal Spirit Music
    





 

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