"Gathering of Nations-2026", Albuquerque. I just ran across several videos

[niyad]

of the Grand Entry and various dances from the Gathering. So very amazing to watch. I loved that the announcer paid tribute to their mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, the matriarchs, wisdom keepers, etc.

Such a wonderful lift to one's spirit. So desperately needed.

[2naSalit]

1. It's really something...

To be there. I have not been to the Albuquerque gathering but I have been to many in Idaho and Montana over the years. The sense of the seven generations is really noticeable.

[niyad]

2. I was fortunate to attend one in Albuquerque in the late '80's.

I was visiting a teacher friend, and volunteered as one of the chaperones for her class. It was an amazing experience.

[LeftInTX]

3. I believe this is their last one. I don't know why...

[niyad]

4. I did a little checking. The GON governing board said the event had just

gotten way too big and out of hand (certainly many times larger than when I saw it!). The city of Albuquerque is in talks to start a new powwow, but they emphasize that they are in the very early stages. Alb will certainly want to figure out something. The event brings in millions of dollars.