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DESCRIPTION:Sunday, June 8th\n12p-6p\nOpening\nElder Speakers\nArbor Dance\nElder 
 Honoring & Giveaway\nClose\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/2014/04/29/18755034.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/2014/04/29/18755034.php
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