The Gathering of Nations
April 23-24, 2021
Virtual Event
Powwows.com will once again be live streaming The Gathering of Nations (GON), North America's largest Pow Wow, which be held virtually for the second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GON is a two-day experience featuring dynamic Pow Wow dancing, unforgettable Native music, the Traders' Market, and plenty more. Most of the traditional Pow Wow events will be held virtually, with the notable exception of Miss Indian World, which will be canceled for the second straight year.
Watch Now!
The Miss Indian World Committee and the GON decided once again that the pageant should remain an “in-person” event. However, the current Miss Indian World, Cheyenne Kippenberger, will be conducting an outgoing presentation during this year's virtual GON on April 24, 2021.
The Miss Indian World Pageant is scheduled to resume in-person in 2022.
2021 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Poster
2021 Gathering of Nations Head Staff
Show Hosts
Lisa Meeches –Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN
Jason Whitehouse – Mt. Pleasant, MI
Announcers
Dennis Bowen, Sr. – Salamanca, NY
Vince Beyl – Bemidji, MN
Ruben Little Head – Happy Flats, MT
Juaquin Hamilton- Young Bird – Shawnee, OK
Features Announcer
Larry Yazzie – Tama, IA
Invited Drums
Black Eagle – Jemex Pueblo, NM
Otter Trail– Apache, OK
Southern Style – Red Mesa, UT
Southern Slam – Zia Pueblo, NM
Stay tuned for more updates on Gathering of Nations 2021. This post will be periodically updated.
Last Updated on April 19, 2023 by Paul G
Gail Grant
says:I also want to purchase a T-shirt. Please contact me with information. gpgrant1007@gmail.com
Vicki
says:Would love to purchase the poster and t-shirt if available. Please let us know how we can do so. Thank you 😊
Jill Wagner (Whispering Oak)
says:I am 72 years young and I am disabled so I cannot dance like I did but I watch the powwows and play my drum. The drumming is my heartbeat and it brings me back to our Ancestors. I miss so terribly going to powwows but at least I can watch and participate with my drum and my prayers. I am so blessed by watching the powwows they bring joy to my spirit. I will be having my fifth back surgery as soon as they figure out just how serious this will be, I am asking for prayers from my sisters and brothers. I pray that all of my sisters and brothers will be blessed abundantly with everything they need A’HO
Ilene Mcollum
says:My prayers are with you. Stay strong
Janet Childress
says:Our prayers are with you.🙏🙏
Loretta I Lee
says:I am also interested in the poster. Will we get updates on everything related to the GON, such as vendors, etc.?
Deborah Burrell
says:Help I found almost 20 years ago I found a bag of native American pottery pieces. I heard that sites have been raided . Someone said give to the government. But I believe they belong to Nati.Please can you help me . Can you direct.They are quite beautiful.
Stephen LaBatte
says:I simply love the poster: Gathering of Nations Pow WOW. Where can I purchase one? Contact me please: Stephen @ labatteman@yahoo.com
Many thanks!
Uray W Maynor
says:I want a poster…where can we get 1??
We are looking for a refund since it will be virtual…..how can we get our money back on this event????