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DESCRIPTION:Friday, June 6th\n7p-10p\nFlute\nCamp Setup\nVendors\n\nJoin us for our 
 29th Anniversary!! \n \n2014 marks our 29th Anniversary of the Elders 
 Gathering.  This year's ceremony will be held between Friday, June 6th 
 through Sunday, June 8th.\n \nThe Honoring of the Elders Gathering is 
 hosted by TENA Council of Santa Clara County.  We are co hosted by Pajaro 
 Indian Council of Watsonville.  \n \nWhat We Are About\nThe Honoring of the 
 Elders Gathering is an intertribal California cultural exchange.  The 
 Honoring of the Elders is about family.  We show the young ones that we 
 honor and treasure our Grandparents, Aunties and Uncles who have taught us 
 about family, our culture and our values. \n \nSupporters\nWe are supported 
 by our local Indian people, such as the Ohlone.  Active participants 
 include the American Indian Alliance, Patrick Orozco, Tribal Chairman and 
 elder of the Pajaro Valley Ohlone Indian Council & Tony Cerda, Chairman of 
 the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Indian Tribe.  Both Patrick and Tony have 
 danced traditionally at the Gathering for almost as long as it has been in 
 existence.  They honor their ancestors, who have danced on the same land 
 for centuries. \n \nDancers\nDancers come from miles around to dance for 
 the Elders.  They dance in traditional regalia.  We do not have competition 
 dancing.  \n \nGeneral\nThe Gathering begins on Friday evening, ending on 
 Sunday evening.  Everyone is welcome, Indian and non-Indian people, alike.  
 Everyone comes together to see old friends, or make new ones.  People share 
 traditional feasts, laugh and joke, or listen to the history and stories of 
 the dance groups who come to share with the people.  Guests are able to 
 watch the little ones dance for the first time (also known as 'coming 
 out').  This is a traditional way of dancers beginning their commitment to 
 dance in the way of their ancestors.  The exchange provides the opportunity 
 for the community to understand the strength of sharing.\n \nThis is event 
 is geared towards the family.  People are welcome to come and camp. \n \n 
 \nWe do not allow drinking or drugs.\n \nElders\n\nThe highlight of the 
 Gathering is to honor our Elders.  We have an innate respect for our 
 elderly.  They are the ones who teach us the ways of the ancestors.  When 
 we treat our elders with respect, we teach our children to treat others, 
 including their elders, with respect.  In this way, the cycle of tradition 
 continues and the circle remains strong.  On the third day of the 
 Gathering, we call the Elders into the center of the arbor and honor them 
 with songs and gifts. \n\n \n\nActivities\n\nTraditional Dancing\nIndian 
 Tacos\nCraft Booths:  Leather Crafts, Beadwork, Original 
 Drawings/Paintings, Jewelry, Pottery and more\nNative songs and dancing\n 
 \n\nThe Arbor\n\nThe arbor is built special for this occasion by the TENA 
 council and is removed once the Gathering is over.  Please respect it.  If 
 you have questions about protocol, please ask the arena director. \n\n 
 \n\nThank you for your support!\n\n2014 Program of Events\nFriday, June 
 6th\n7p-10p\nFlute\nCamp Setup\nVendors\n\nSaturday, June 
 7th\n11a-Midnight\nOpen Gourd Dance\nCamp Setup\nElder Talking 
 Circle\nSobriety Talking Circle\nOpening\nArbor Dances\nVendors\nFriendship 
 Dance\nClose\n\nSunday, June 8th\n12p-6p\nOpening\nElder Speakers\nArbor 
 Dance\nElder Honoring & Giveaway\nClose\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/04/29/18755032.php
SUMMARY:29th Annual Honoring of the Elders Gathering
LOCATION:Mount Madonna County Park\n7850 Pole Line Road, Watsonville CA 95077
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/04/29/18755032.php
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