PURPOSE:
Promote the traditions and culture of the American Indian people in
the most positive manner possible.
Dispel
stereotypes created about the Indian people.
Provide
Native and Non-native people the opportunity to participate, practice, teach, and
exchange tribal traditions among all tribes.
Enrich other
people from different cultural backgrounds about the history and heritage of
America's first inhabitants. |
ACTIVITIES:
Maintain an on-campus
presence at the University of New Mexico.
Develop
instructional materials on Indian history and culture for elementary and
secondary schools.
Sponsor
periodic competitions, social singing and dancing, Miss Indian World competition
& bestow awards.
Produce the
internationally acclaimed Traveling Show and the Gathering of Nations Powwow.
Publish
seasonal newsletter with the news of the Gathering of Nations. |
SUMMARY
OF CONTRIBUTIONS:
Over the past nineteen years, since
the Gathering Of Nations began, our organization has been involved in numerous
community activities throughout Indian Country. These voluntary efforts
demonstrate our community mindedness as we continue to achieve the original
goals and objectives of the Gathering of Nations, Ltd. Listed below are just
some of those activities:
December 2002, the Gathering of Nations, Ltd. establishes the 'Gathering of Nations Academic Scholarship Foundation' further financially assisting Native American students at the University of New Mexico, the world's largest student population of Native students.
Donated prepaid calling cards and other materials for the American Indian Freedom Ride, raising awareness of diabetes.
October 2002, the Gathering of Nations, Ltd. sponsored a terminally ill young Native man, making his wish a reality, by sending him and his family on a four day cruise to the Mexican Riviera.
Sending Indian kids to camp, such as the
Michael Jordan basketball camps.
Donations of food to the
Albuquerque Indian Center for Thanksgiving feasts.
Sponsor of local high
school R.O.T.C. competitions.
Sponsorship of school aged
students to attend and participate In extraordinary academic projects.
Provided travel money for
Native high school students to travel to Washington, D.C.
Sponsored a trip for a
young, special needs, Native American boy and his family to visit Disneyland with
his mom and dad, sister, and brother.
Donated over 200 T-shirts
to the Oklahoma relief for tornado victims of Oklahoma City, 1998.
Purchased custom made
computers for handicapped kids.
Sponsored annual Toys For
Tots Christmas toy drives. Teepees were filled with toys at the event and then
distributed to Indian Children on reservations throughout New Mexico.
Contributed over $50,000
to a matching federal fund at the University of New Mexico, which provides
tutoring and assists college students with finances to travel to conferences and
workshops where academic research papers are presented.
Established the Gathering
of Nations Traveling Show, thus giving Native American dancers and other
performers the opportunity to pursue this craft, and to experience this form of
cultural exchange around the world. The Gathering of Nations Traveling Show has
performed in several locations throughout the United States and on the Today
Show in New York City. Performed on Broadway, at the Lincoln Center In New York
City, the Barbican Center in London England, France, Korea, and Singapore.
The Indian Trader's Market
is a Native American Economic Enterprise Zone. Allowing Native American artists
and trader's the chance for commerce. Each year over $2,000,000.00 is taken in
by vendors who participate in the market.
Assisted with sponsorship
of many other related activities.
Developed numerous
academic lesson plans, curricula and other instructional materials for and about
Native Americans.
Advocate for Native
American Students in the Albuquerque Public Schools.
Provide a comprehensive
and free web site to further educate people about the traditions and culture of
Native Americans. |
