The Worlds Biggest Pow Wow Celebrating Kavika's Birthday - The Gathering of Nations Albuquerque NM
The forth week of April is nearing and the worlds biggest Pow Wow, The Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque NM is set for April 25th, 26th and 27th.
Of course my birthday is on the 24th and the 26th of April and they are a year apart. I know this may sound strange to you non Indian folks but many Indians have more than one birth date. Mine happen to be the 24th and the 26th of April and also a year apart. It adds to my mystique.
It's really nice to be recognized with the Worlds biggest Pow Wow...Tens of thousands of people will be there and it's one of the few times in a public gathering that I'm not a minority.
750 tribes from the Americas will be there with thousands of tribal members and other folks. We believe in Gakina Awiiya (we are all related) at this festival...
The regalia is impressive to say the least and the food, OMG to die for. A lot of 49 going on with great music, both traditional native, pop, blues and rock.
And the dancing is spectacular. From the Men's Fancy Dance to the Woman's Fancy Shawl Dance. Two days of dance contests. There are art exhibits, food courts, cultural discussions, history at it's finest.
Ya'll are invited and it's customary to bring a present for my birthday. In case you're not able to attend you can sent a present or money donation to:
I.M. Red
1 Zhooniyaakwe (Money Lady) Trail
Red Earth MN.
Some photos of past ''Gathering of Nations''
This is a video of the Men's Fancy Dance contest.
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Besides having two birth dates, Indians can have more than one name.
My traditional Ojibwe name is Aminikii Zaagijiwan (Thunder flows from the River)
I'm also multi cultural. I attended a Jewish Sadar earlier this evening.
Does that mean we should send you TWO birthday presents?
If you have more than one name, can you vote more than once?
Was the horse radish spicy enough to cause tears?
Yes, yes and yes.
But Buzz, what he's not telling you is that he is also TWICE as old as everyone else because of the two b'days.
Well if that's true than I've surpassed the oldest Native American, Kahbe nagwi wens (John Smith) an Ojibwe from Cass Lake MN. who lived to be 140 years old.
I'm now the oldest ever. LOLOLOL
Yes, of course - I never thought of that. Was Methusaleh a Native American?
What an amazing dance Chief !! You have some REALLY good moves....(maybe it was the Fry Bread )!!
Thanks for sharing this special video. The outfits are gorgeous!!
Me too (On the Seder).
Enoch
So colorful !
Love the Batman headdress on the boy.
Not traditional but kids will be kids, thank goodness.
Maybe the kid was channeling Adam West.
I'm told that the kid did a great job channeling Adam West...
If you've never been to/seen a large pow-wow, you are really missing an exciting time in your life - not to mention the greatest fry-breads on earth.
My aunt and uncle took me to one in western Michigan when I was probably around 9 or 10...and you're right 1st, the first time I ever tried fry-bread...amazing!
Why did I know that you'd be a fry bread lover...LOL
I like the setting. Is this gathering always in Albuquerque?
Yes, it's always in Albuquerque. This is the 35th or 36th year in a row.
And there are none larger than the ''Gathering of Nations'' Thousands and thousands of people and dozens of variations of frybread based on the different tribes.
Used to compete in black powder shoots in Colorado and everybody of all races showed up.
Threw knives and hawks with American Indians, Americanized Japanese, rednecks and mountain hippies.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
One for each Birthday (grin)
I have attended several POW WOW's over the years, some here in So Calif, and some in Virginia while I lived there for a 4 years. They were very impressive, but, not near as big as the one in NM. There were always many different Tribes represented there, and lots of great foods, various Tribal exhibits, and wonderful different Tribal dances and regalia. They had different drummers and singers from various Tribes, which made it even more interesting.
It was interesting to see so many non-Natives there that also enjoyed the events and food. The folks at the Fry Bread booth were working their tails off with all the many customers. (grin)
Thanks and thanks...There is nothing like a Pow Wow and the Gathering of Nations sure is one of the very best. The amount of people that show up for this one is amazing. The closest to anything this size would be the ''Red Earth'' Pow Wow in Oklahoma.
Need to put this on the calendar for next year.
P.S. As Raven Wing said:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Thanks and thanks, dave.
Happy Birthday2
That's happy birthday squared to one of our favorite brothers! Have two great birthdays!
Going to a Pow Wow is so much fun. I go to the one thrown by the Shinnecock, which is the 3rd largest in the nation, and here on Long Island. Seems that fly bread is the one thing that all Indians love. It's our pizza or bagels.
Thank you, thank you....Send money...LOLOL
If you find an Indian that doesn't like fry bread, his or her Indian card is revoked...LOL
And don't forget the "original" pizza - Indian Tacos - fry bread with ground buffalo meat, 'maters, letus, sum onions and a dash of warm spices.
OMG - now I've gotta find a pow wow.
The Gathering of Nations isn't that far from ya, 1st..
Thanks Uppy.
Love fry bread with butter and maple syrup.
Best fry bread has powdered sugar and honey on it.
Wow Uppy - you sure come up with some absolutely gorgeous memes.
'Course, none are too good for our Leader, eh???
Happy expulsion from the womb day Kavika.
Thanks, I think...LOLOLOL
Mom told me that my birthday was one of the best days of her life because she was tired of being fat.
LOL, good one cjcold.
I'm getting close to going spear fishing again....
Happy Birthday, Kavika!
In my opinion, the only thing equal to watching a great male and female dance team, is to watch the power of a man who is giving his all to the dance. I love those Indian men showing off their hearts and steps! Just love it. Now, as you know, it is my tradition to never leave well enough alone so here is "somemore."
Good 'clean' fun! The first video 'pains' my achy feet. And that second one. . . well, see for yourself!
Now that is amazing CB.
Good heavens! These bodies of ours have so much potential! And that's before adding the mind potential! Thank you for playing along and having a good time of it on your 'day' - Kavika!
Okay, 'it's your birthday! Here's your birthday 'medicine,' Kavika! Stay young at heart, my friend!
Enjoy!!!
Oh my, I am enjoying CB, thanks.
I loved it! She has great dance symmetry. The beauty of dance is its balance.
Looks like its going to be a great party. Happy Birthday Kavika.
Thanks Steve.
Happy Birthday, twice!
Thanks and thanks, kat.
Darn! I will miss your celebration by about two weeks. I'm traveling there in mid May for the national tribal public health summit.
Happy Birthday Kavika!!!!!
Thanks PJ,
Have a great time at the tribal public health summit.
Rumor has it that on your second birthday, you are supposed to buy everyone else gifts. I'll take an autographed copy of your most recent portrait, please.
OMG, where did you get that photo of me...
Pssst, check the next UPS delivery....LOL
I have been sitting here (since early morning) trying to remember where I was when this, . . .gorgeous black, red, and white blanket first entered my consciousness (and why I can't locate the long-lost article now) and it came to me that it was in a group I disbanded—erroneously and clearly and uh-uh! The thread 'broke' and I remember I was so caught off guard that I was left sputtering and disoriented in demeanor! 'Sister' was there to 'testify'.
All I can say now is, "Back in the day, . . . ." I will leave it up to the imagination to consider whose days I am referring. Well, I did mention something above about the importance of symmetry. Kavika! This picture of you is a study in "two halves."
Don't Hate - Appreciate.
Dear Brother Kavika: In honor of your two birthdays Jays Diner has agreed to clean the coffee urns twice annually.
For 72 hours afterwards the coffee is a liquid.
E.
So for 72 hours the coffee doesn't bounce when it hits the floor...Works for me..
It's almost your 4/24 Birthday so Happy Happy Birthday !!
So I do this again on 4/26 ?
Thank you and yes, again on the 26th....