STARTING AT NOON. THE 42ND ANNUAL GATHERING OF NATIONS IS IN THE BOOKS. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CAME TO ALBUQUERQUE TO SEE NORTH AMERICA’S BIGGEST POWWOW. JULIAN ...

The annual Gathering of Nations kicked off in Albuquerque with a colorful procession of Native American and Indigenous dancers from around the world moving to the beat of traditional drums as they ...

Apr. 17—Known as the largest powwow in the United States, Gathering of Nations returns to Albuquerque for its 42nd year from Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26, bringing with it a ...

The annual Gathering of Nations Powwow begins Thursday, April 24, at Expo New Mexico. The festivities officially kick off with the Miss Indian World Traditional Presentations. It begins at 7 p.m ...

Billed by organizers as the largest powwow in North America, the annual Gathering of Nations festival kicks off Friday with a colorful procession of dancers spiraling into the center of an arena ...

This year, the Gathering of Nations will introduce a new competition honoring those with special needs, inspired by 12-year-old Tristan Brown, who has moderate to severe hearing loss. Tristan has ...

Dancers dressed in elaborate regalia participate in the grand entry procession during the annual Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Friday, May 25, 2025. (Susan Montoya Bryan ...

Apr. 9—As Gathering of Nations gets closer, you might be wondering what other events in town celebrate Native American culture. Luckily, this complied list has several events celebrating ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – While each year the Gathering of Nations brings together hundreds of artists, dancers, and drummers, many would say Dr. Lita Mathews is the event’s heartbeat.

Teen girls wrapped their braids and finished their makeup in small mirrors in rows of chairs at Tingley Coliseum on Friday, preparing to dance at the Gathering of Nations. Grandparents helped ...