The Heart of America Spiritual Gathering began in 1996. It has consisted of returning attendees, new attendees, a wedding, adoptions, healing ceremonies, dancing, drumming, sweat lodges, circles, the Sacred Fire, the Medicine Wheel and its yearly renewal, the building of the new Sweat Lodges, the ceremonial grounds, good food, meeting new friends and renewing old friendships, opportunities to serve, learning experiences, talks by Elders, circles by invited guests, blanket dances, education in histories and traditions, good stories, native regalia, musical instruments, artists and performers, giveaways, “thank you” ceremonies, opportunities to express feelings, children and youth serving, and more than ample expressions in prayers, devotions and appreciation of the Creator, experiences which bring tears, laughter, joy and unity!

The fact that the event has been going this long shows that we are serious and successful in DOING what we say that we are GOING TO DO.

As Believers in the equality of the races of Mankind and in recognition of the principle of One Creator, we have worked hard and brought about this meeting of Peoples. Black, White, Yellow, Red and Brown skin tones predominate—and when it comes together—those colors are forgotten and HUMANNESS prevails as the pre-dominant qualification for enjoyment.