40th Annual Native American
Elders and Youth Gathering
July 26th – 28th, 2024
Children’s Program
and Music Tent activities for all ages
Sat. & Sun. mornings from 10-12am
Childrenʼs Music teacher; Dawna Hammers will offer children ages 5-10 a variety of fun and special activities weaving music, songs, dances, stories arts & crafts & games around the theme of connecting our hearts to the Earth & Galaxies
Sat. & Sun. afternoon from 3-5pm
Join Songwriter, Music Teacher; Dawna Hammers & others in creating a temple of Sacred Song & Dance! Come explore moving to & making sounds with your voice and various instruments individually and collectively to express, heal, connect, celebrate and raise the vibration! Dawna has a whole universe of music to share with folks of all ages
Children hold a place of honor. They represent our future and the future of all our relations for the next seven generations. We do our best to create a safe and loving environment where children can grow, learn, and be happy. During the annual Elder’s Gathering a tent is set up on the land specifically for the Children’s program. Family members and parents are to supervise their children’s activities while on the land and know where they are at all times. Some programs offer activities for school- age children during workshop sessions. Check with registration for the availability of children’s programs.
Children are welcome to sit and listen with their relatives in the Arbor. By inviting our children into ceremonies and teachings we give them the opportunity to learn about the ceremonies and ceremonial etiquette over a lifetime through the example set by their relatives and the rest of the community. Therefore, it is important for all to remember that the children are always watching us. Relatives and close family friends are encouraged to speak quietly to their children to help them understand what is being shared or help direct their energy to appropriate activities.