Post by pavel on May 13, 2016 0:37:44 GMT -6
Gathering of Nations organizers ‘appalled’ at University of New Mexico's decision
The annual Gathering of Nations powwow will likely remain in Albuquerque, but the University of New Mexico’s unceremonious withdrawal as host drew a quick and sharp reaction from the family that organizes the event.
“After contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the Albuquerque economy, impacting millions of lives and generations and tribes from five continents, we’re appalled at the disrespect and disregard from the university,” event founder Derek Mathews said in a statement released Thursday by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, which helps market and promote the event.
The chamber estimates the Gathering of Nations, held annually at UNM’s Pit, generates more than $20 million in the local economy; however, that doesn’t translate to a net profit for UNM, which said the two-day event last year put it more than $2,300 in the hole after all expenses were met.
Mathews also confirmed in the statement that the Gathering of Nations will likely remain in Albuquerque.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/769394/gathering-of-nations-organizers-appalled-at-unm-decision.html
The annual Gathering of Nations powwow will likely remain in Albuquerque, but the University of New Mexico’s unceremonious withdrawal as host drew a quick and sharp reaction from the family that organizes the event.
“After contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the Albuquerque economy, impacting millions of lives and generations and tribes from five continents, we’re appalled at the disrespect and disregard from the university,” event founder Derek Mathews said in a statement released Thursday by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, which helps market and promote the event.
The chamber estimates the Gathering of Nations, held annually at UNM’s Pit, generates more than $20 million in the local economy; however, that doesn’t translate to a net profit for UNM, which said the two-day event last year put it more than $2,300 in the hole after all expenses were met.
Mathews also confirmed in the statement that the Gathering of Nations will likely remain in Albuquerque.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/769394/gathering-of-nations-organizers-appalled-at-unm-decision.html