The 17th Many Winters Gathering of Elders
The Many Winters Gathering of Elders or MWGOE brings its 17th annual gathering, Oct.12 to 15, to Angels Gate Cultural Center or AGCC in San Pedro, on Gabrielino-Tongva territory.
The MWGOE is a gathering where Native/Indigenous Elders and knowledge-keepers from across the country come together to share teachings through oral tradition with the community. The gathering also hosts Native ceremonies throughout the four days. MWGOE is held in partnership with AGCC and is open to the public and family friendly.
The MWGOE plays a vital role in the Native community of greater Los Angeles, with the participation and support of the original peoples of the land. The vision of the gathering is to host a sacred space for people to come together, with the intention to learn, pray, support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and to inspire a healthier future for Native people.
Red Earth Gaze, a multidisciplinary exhibition featuring indigenous relatives from local California Nations and the broader urban Native community across Tovaangar (Tongva world or homelands) will be on display at the AGCC Gallery in building A. At the center of this exhibition are contemporary Native voices and visual narratives that merge past and present techniques, alluding to the notion that indigenous people do not live in the past, but the past lives within them. The intention of Red Earth Gaze is to share and celebrate the expansive diversity of Native peoples that continue to thrive and evolve in a sustainable way so that Indigenous cultural expressions can continue into the next generations to come.
During the Many Winters Gathering of Elders, no alcohol, drugs, cameras, pictures, video or other recording equipment are allowed; the MWGOE organizing committee requests that attendees respect and observe ceremonial protocol, including no pets.
Time: Oct.12 to 15
Cost: Free
Details: 562-265-8323; https://mwgoe.org
Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S Gaffey St., San Pedro