Running Strong for American Indian Youth - Intertribal Gathering at Fort Robinson

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Intertribal Gathering at Fort Robinson

Project: The Intertribal Gathering at Fort Robinson State Park
Organization: The Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development, Inc.
Year: 2001-Present
Tribe: Intertribal
Location: Crawford, NE

The Intertribal Gathering at Fort Robinson State Park is an annual meeting of over 750 Native Americans from Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The gathering is a family event, where people of all ages come together to share in the community spirit and traditional values.

Some of the events that occur at the Intertribal Gathering include:
• traditional drumming competitions
• singing and dancing in Native traditional dress
• vendors featuring American Indian made arts and crafts
• 5 K-run to promote healthy lifestyles.

The Gathering includes activities such Native American song and dance because these activities help keep native cultures alive and thriving, while also promoting intertribal communication.

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