All Native SK-8 Jam

We headed to the All Nations Skate Jam at Los Altos today.

We thought we'd check out the skaters on this Gathering of Nations weekend.

Bam brought his skateboard..... 

"Better to be prepared"

Super Fun Family Event.....

There were mostly native skaters at this skating competition...making it an AWESOME extension for the youth stemming from the Gathering of Nations Powwow.

There were so many super-experienced skaters competing at this event.

The female skaters were AWESOME!

(....the guys were too) 

I enjoy bringing my kids to safe, family-friendly skating events like the 

All Nations Skate Jam

(Most events aren't like this one!!)

GON volunteering

Tonight is an important night..... volunteering at Gathering of Nations.

NO PICTURES PLEASE.....

Here's a few very nice snaps of 

NORTH AMERICA'S BIGGEST POWWOW

Enjoy......

(click here for Blog about setup)

The Gathering....

The annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow is this weekend at the University of New Mexico Arena aka THE PIT.

This event is known as North America's Biggest Powwow.

The powwow runs April 26, 27, 28....beginning with the Miss Indian World Talent Presentations at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at the Isleta Pueblo. The crowing of Miss Indian World is on Saturday evening at the Pit. There will be plenty of traditional native competition dancing, traditional native music, traditional arts and craft market, powwow, and Native talent on Stage 49. We love this time of year, when many NATIVE AMERICANS and other INDIGENOUS TRIBES from other countries come to ABQ. 

It's so beautiful to see so many lovely faces around.....

In front of the Pit: the lines are already forming for tomorrows OPENING DAY

This is inside the Pit where the stage AND sound are coming together.

Many people lining up for general admission tickets as well for
vendors license for those who are selling at the Indian Market.

Looks like the local news station is here to do a expose....

This is the back area location of the Indian Traders Market and Stage 49

Why.......you ask.....am I already inside???

Well, we volunteer every year for the Gathering of Nations as crowd control manager. Basically an assistant to help those unfamiliar with the Pit to find exits, entrances, special entrances for dancers and performers, and special VIP seating. Sometimes we volunteer as counter for the dancers-- to make sure they get credit for dancing during special competition events as well.

The Gathering of Nations is so much fun to attend.... the splendor of the traditional regalia is amazing and beautiful. To be here live as the beating of the drums and chanting of the singers brings your core to harmony...... NO JOKE....REALLY.

The sight of the dancers dancing....The sound of the traditional rhythmic beats.....The smells of the traditional foods is beyond words.... PUT IT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST THIS IS A MUST.....you should attend NORTH AMERICA'S BIGGEST POWWOW.