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The Winchester Star Newspaper features Exciting Weekend of Native American Indian Cultural Events in North West Virginia

10/16/2015

Three Sisters Regional Artist Reception Saturday Oct. 17 at 1:00 pm (free and open to the public),then Dennis Banks with his documentary "A Good Day to Die," at 2:00 pm ($25 in advance), three sisters stew for dinner at 5:00 pm followed by and Native American live band Dark Water Rising at 8:00 pm ($17 in advance), all at the Barns of Rose Hill 95 Chalmers Court Berryville, Va. 22611. Arrive between 9:00 - noon for Indian Fry Bread at the farmers market around the corner. Tickets sold available online at http://barnsofrosehill.org/events.

Let the Spirit of The Gathering Catch You

10/13/2015

Let the Spirit of The Gathering Catch You Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville Va. Fall photo by local nature artist June Krupsaw.

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POST CARD: Thank you Wells Fargo for Your Bravery Sponsorship at the $5,000 Level - Behind the Scenes for The Gathering

10/13/2015

Bluemont VA -- Wells Fargo leadership has embraced the Spirit of The Gathering and gave forward at the "Bravery" Level-5 planting “Balance, Harmony, Generosity, Fortitude and Bravery” helping connect communities to communities. Testimonials

     "Wells Fargo is our official bank for The Gathering and official sponsors to help bring this historic community event to North West Virginia," said elder council member René White, retired Lt. Col. and executive director for The Gathering.

    "Wells Fargo, you are living up to your motto "Bank Wherever Life Takes You," -- life is taking many of us to The Gathering and your giving helps make this dream a reality," Sue Peoples elder council member for The Gathering.

   "The level and caliber of Well's Fargo's participation helps create space for people of all ages and backgrounds to get outdoors and celebrate humanity together. Thank you Wells Fargo," Glenda Skelley elder council member for The Gathering.

Special Thanks to Regional Marketing Manager Patricia Quarles for the Western part of VA and Gateway store in Winchester Lorena Vasquez.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Thank you to The Observer Magazine for Interviewing Co-MC for The Gathering Dennis Banks

10/9/2015

Amy Mathews Amos did her homework and it showed yesterday as she asked hard hitting questions to Dennis Banks, living legend and co-founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM).
   Her interview questions covered AIM and the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee; legislation and assimilation; racism and police brutality; "Longest Walks;" reversing Diabetes; The Gathering and more.
    She also interviewed his son Tatanka Banks, Curt Hansen and Chris and Rene' White for the upcoming issue of The Observer Magazine.
    Dennis Banks is Co-Master of Ceremonies for The Gathering, a historic Native American Indian / Virginia Gourd Festival scheduled for Clarke County Fairgrounds Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2015.
    The Magazine article is expected to hit the news stands by Oct. 16.

Thank you to The Observer Amy Mathews Amos, Jennifer Welliver and David Lillard for Letting the Spirit of The Gathering Catch You.

Amy Mathews Amos of The Observer Magazine following her interview with Dennis Banks Co-Master of Ceremonies for The Gathering Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville VA.

BEHIND THE SCENES: "Community" is Planting This All-Exciting Seed of Thanksgiving and Humanity -- "The Gathering"

10/9/2015

A community is coming together in a very unique way for this experiment in humanity and thanksgiving that we call “The Gathering.”
Thank you Chip Schutte Real Estate Team for buying ad space so that our non-profits could receive a full page ad in the next The Observer magazine this month. There are no adequate words to express our thankfulness.

A lot is to be said about the caliber of your commitment as a planter of this all-exciting seed of possibilities. The Gathering is a seed we are planting together. Thank you Chip Schutte Real Estate Team.

Our Full Page Ad in The Observer thanks to RE/MAX in Berryville VA.

Army Brigade Commander Invites The Gathering Executive Director to Speak at Joint Base observance in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month Nov. 4

10/8/2015

    On Nov. 4, 2015, the 93d Signal Brigade is sponsoring the Joint Base Langley Eustis observance in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month. This will mark the annual national celebration of the role of American Indians in allspeaksp segments of life in this Nation.
     This year’s theme is “Growing Native Leaders: Enhancing Seven Generations.”
     "On behalf of 93d Signal Brigade, it is my privilege to invite you to be our guest speaker. It will be a great honor if you are able to accept our invitation," COL Frank J. Snyder Commanding SC for the 93d Signal Brigade said in a letter to Rene' Locklear White (Feather) The Gathering executive director.
    White who is a retired Air Force officer and female Native American Indian accepted the invitation (letter below).
      The Army program will take place on Nov. 4, 2015 from 1330 to 1500.

Executive Director for The Gathering René Locklear White, Lt. Col. USAF (Retired), was named the first female guest speaker for Lumbee Indian Warriors Veteran’s Military Ball (photo above) during the 47th Annual Lumbee Homecoming Saturday, June 27, 2015.

The 93D Signal Brigade commands, controls, and defends the Eastern region of the LandWarNet (LWN) in CONUS and supports operating and generating forces engaged in full spectrum operations enhancing battle command through the transparent delivery of LWN capabilities.

"Tepee Constructed to Welcome Gathering of Native Cultures" by Northern Virginia Daily Rachel Mahoney

10/8/2015

Click here for Full Story at the Northern Virginia Daily.

Dennis Banks makes surprise appearance to The Gathering Elders Council Meeting

10/7/2015

Dennis Banks Native American icon made a surprise appearance to The Gathering staff meeting yesterday to meet the Elders Council, receive updates and see the Tipi installation on Highway 7 and East Main in Berryville Va.
    "You are fulfilling your destiny," Banks said to the all The Gathering council of elders. "You are bringing us together with conviction."
    Banks took notes in a three-ring binder during the meeting; posed for photos; and looked over the Tribal Fundraising Map to be sold at The Gathering. At the end of the meeting Banks sang two songs with his drum. Songs of earlier days. Songs of passion. Despair. Victory. Forgiveness. Love. And hope.
    "Mr. Banks is a treasure to our Elders Council and we are excited to have him as co-Master of Ceremony for The Gathering Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville Va," said Rene' White executive director for The Gathering.

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"This is an event you can write down,"
-- Dennis Banks said this historic event called The Gathering

Dennis Banks holding an autographed copy of Aaron Carapella's tribal maps, used as the fundraiser for The Gathering.

Meet Dennis Banks Oct. 17 at the Barns of Rose Hill preview event in Berryville Va. when he lectures along with his documentary "A Good Day to Die."

(Top left to right) Curt Hansen, Rene' White, Chris White, Dennis Banks, Tatanka Banks, Glenda Skelley, Patrick Skelley, Angela Mohr. (Bottom seated) Sheila Hansen, Sue Peoples, Janice Kiehl and Tracey Pitcock.

The Northern Virginia Daily to Feature Tipi Installation

10/7/2015

Thanks Rachel Mahoney reporter and Rich Cooley photographer with The Northern Virginia Daily for covering the Tipi installation yesterday Oct. 6. You give voice to a people, a culture and a way of life.

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October Middleburg Life Newspaper features The Gathering

10/6/2015

Special thanks to Vicky Moon with The Middleburg Life, a newspaper in Middleburg, Virginia covering local news, sports, business, jobs, and community events.
Middleburg earned a reputation as the "Nation's Horse and Hunt Capital" and is located midway between the port of Alexandria and Winchester, Virginia.
Middleburg Life covers Middleburg and the surrounding communities of Loudoun County, Virginia.

This newspaper is owned by American Community Newspapers LLC. The Gathering is an educational, celebration of agri-"culture" Oct. 30 - Nov. 1.

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