November 27, 2006

“Gathering of Nations Participates In Book Give Away”

For the second year in a row the application submitted by Dr. Lita Mathews, on behalf of the Gathering of Nations, Ltd., to the First Book National Book Bank has been accepted. In October Dr. Mathews placed the application with the National Book Bank, in Washington, DC. On Wednesday November 22nd, the Gathering of Nations was notified that more than 5,000 books will be delivered to the Gathering of Nations, to be given away to young readers at the 2007 Gathering of Nations powwow.

Dr. Mathews says, “The literacy of Native young people has always been a personal concern of hers and also meets the educational objectives of the Gathering of Nations. “When I was growing up in the mountains of northern New Mexico, the personal ownership of books by young people was non existent. For native kids to have books of their very own is the first step toward educational success.” The books, ranging in more than twenty different titles are fun stories and geared toward life experiences and the imaginations of children. Dr. Mathews goes on to say, “I hope that we can keep this going for many years to come“.
 

Dr. Lita Mathews has authored academic lesson plans and other materials for both elementary and high school level students. The lesson plans are designed to give young people insight into the Native American and powwow cultures. They are available to all teachers throughout the United States and Canada. Many are designed to give students hands on experience when attending the Gathering of Nations powwow.

The Gathering of Nations powwow is scheduled for April 26-28, 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Gathering of Nations, Ltd. is a non-profit organization and receives no federal funding. The Gathering of Nations Powwow is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.

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