TRAINING FULL. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO REGISTERED!

Registration Fee $599

Training Topics

Become a Certified Trainer 
The Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) curriculum was developed between 1990 and 1994 and has stood the test of time as an effective healing and planning model for tribal communities addressing the impacts of historical and inter-generational trauma. Impacts include substance abuse, suicide, meth and other drug use, violence, poverty and more. This training will teach people how to facilitate a GONA for their community or organization.  
 
Participants will go through the four foundational phases of the GONA- belonging, mastery, interdependence and generosity. A handout packet will be distributed to each participant that can be duplicated for GONA’s and implemented in your community. 

After completing the training, you’ll be certified to deliver workshops in your own community. Please note: this certification does not authorize you to certify others as trainers. Participants will receive hands-on, experiential learning, a copy of the curriculum, and a certificate of completion, making this an excellent resource for your community

Training Topics

• GONA History and Purpose
• Group Norms
• Creating a Sense of Team
• Importance of Creation Stories
• Focusing on Strengths and Traditional Values
• Historical and Inter-generational Trauma
• Historical Wisdom
• Healing and Wellness
• Healthy Community Resources, Vision and Needs
• Action Planning
• How to Organize and Implement a GONA
• Facilitation Skill Development

Training Location 
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Barbie's Village 
935 NE 33rd Ave. 
Portland, Oregon 97232

​+ Training Schedule +

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Tuesday, October 21

8:30 am - Registration Sign-in
9:00 am - Opening Ceremony 

• Drum Call, Blessing, Introductions, Why We're Here

9:30 am - Overview of GONA 
10:30 am - Break 
10:45 am - Lessons of Belonging
Noon - Lunch (On your own)
1:30 pm - Lessons of Belonging Continued
3:00 pm - Break 
3:15 pm - Lessons of Mastery 
4:30 pm - Closing 
5:00 pm - Adjourn ​

Wednesday, october 22

9:00 am - Opening Ceremony 

• Drum Call, Check-in, Review

9:30 am - Building Team
10:30 am - Break 
10:45 am - Lessons of Mastery Continued
Noon - Lunch (On your own)
1:30 pm - Lessons of Interdependence
3:00 pm - Break
3:15 pm - Lessons of Interdependence Continued
4:30 pm - Closing 
5:00 pm - Adjourn ​

Thursday, october 23

9:00 am - Opening Ceremony

• Drum Call, Check-in, Review

9:30 am - Building Team
10:30 am - Break 
10:45 am - Lessons of Generosity 
Noon - Lunch (On your own) 
1:30 pm - Lessons of Generosity Continued 
3:00 pm - Break 
3:15 pm - Facilitation Skill Development, Planning for a GONA
4:30 pm - Closing Ceremony 
5:00 pm - Adjourn

+ Lodging +

BOOK ROOM

Double Tree Hilton 
1000 NE Multnomah St. 
Portland, Oregon 97232
​​800-996-0510

Room Rate: $149

The cutoff date to receive the discounted rate is Monday, September 22, 2025. Mention the Native Wellness Institute to receive the discounted room rate. 

Please note the training will not be held at the hotel and you will need transportation to Barbies village. Options include rental cars, ride shares, or taxis. If you cannot find transportation from the hotel to Barbies Village please let us know and we can help.  

+ Cancellation/substitution Policy +

By registering, I acknowledge and agree to the following:  
If I am unable to attend, I may designate a replacement participant at no additional charge, provided that written notice (via email) of the replacement's name is received by the Native Wellness Institute before the training begins. All registration fees are non-refundable. A one-time credit may be issued for a future training of equal or lesser value if cancellation is made in advance. Such credits must be used within twelve (12) months of the originally scheduled training date, after which they will expire. If I do not attend and fail to provide either a timely cancellation or a replacement, the full registration fee will be retained as a no-show fee.​