This year, the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow is scheduled for the fourth weekend of April. The exact dates are April 29 & 30, 2011. The Gathering of Nations is the largest "Gathering" of Indian tribes in North America; they gather for the purpose of social and competitive singing and dancing. It is an event celebrating culture and traditional pride.

Singers, dancers and crafters representing over three hundred tribes come from throughout the United States and Canada to participate. They travel great distances and converge on Albuquerque, at the University of New Mexico Arena ("the PIT") for this most festive event.

The Gathering of Nations has developed instructional material for Elementary and Secondary Schools to be used by teachers and students. We are inviting you to take advantage of this unique learning experience by making plans now to attend North America's BIGGEST Pow Wow.

Incorporating the lesson plans into your schedule for April 2011 allows you and your students to study one more aspect of Indian culture. The curriculum is designed to bring teachers and students to the Pow Wow, allowing everyone to have a direct experience with the people and their culture.

The lesson plans are available directly from the Gathering of Nations. There is a $10.00 charge per lesson; Elementary or Secondary. The minimal charge covers the following costs: printing, binding, postage and handling. Please mail your request along with payment or purchase orders to: the Gathering of Nations, 3301 Coors Rd. NW, Suite R-300, Albuquerque, NM  87120.

Friday, April 29, 2011 the Pow Wow begins at 12:00 p.m. (doors open at 10 am). The afternoon sessions will feature the Grand Entry of all the dancers, and competition dancing - the Junior and Teen categories.

We are encouraging you to take advantage of this great educational experience, by scheduling a trip to the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow for you and your students. Special rates have been established for students, teachers, chaperons, and bus drivers attending the first session of the Pow Wow.

On Friday the special school group rate is $6.00 per person. This very special admission price is good between the hours of 10 A.M. and 2 P.M. on April 29, 2011. NOTE: Tickets will be available at the University of New Mexico Arena starting Thursday April 28th, at the ticket windows. Purchase orders are accepted at the door ONLY.