Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)
Training of Trainers
November 14 - 16, 2023 
Portland, Oregon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Barbie's Village 
(Former Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst)
935 NE 33rd Ave. 
Portland, Oregon
​97232
​Registration Fee: $599

About the Training

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. 

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
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Who Should Attend

Adults working in the health, social service, youth, recreation, justice, elder and other programs serving community members who want to learn how to facilitate healing through the GONA, Gathering of Native Americans.

Trainers 
A team from the Native Wellness Institute 

Lodging
Double Tree Hilton 
1000 NE Multnomah St. 
Portland, Oregon 97232

Room Rate: 
Standard Guestroom: $152.00 + 16.57% Tax

​Premium Guestroom: $152.00 + 16.57% Tax

The cutoff date to receive the discounted rate is October 16, 2023. 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.  

Cancelation Policy

Registrants who are unable to attend may send a replacement at no additional charge. Please provide us with the name of the replacement before the training. No refunds will be given for paid registrations, however, we can provide a credit for a future training. Training credits will expire after one year. If a participant is unable to attend and no cancellation is made prior to the training or replacement is made, the FULL amount of registration will be charged as a no-show fee.