Gathering of Nations Powwow, Albuquerque
In the past 39 years the Gathering of Nations has grown from an early, simple dream to one of the world’s most recognized annual festivals.
From the beginning the concept has always been to produce an event where Native people can come together each year to celebrate and share culture, and a place where singers and dancers can feel confident that competition is fair to all.
From those genuine and humble beginnings that the Gathering of Nations Powwow has evolved into the event you see today, as well as its role in many community outreach efforts. None of this could be have been accomplished without the loyalty and dedication of good volunteers, friends and family.
It was here at the Gathering of Nations that “powwow fever” has shed its warmth on such a wonderful lifestyle, and continues to be of great appeal and intrigue to young people interested in learning more about their own personal tribal traditions and the powwow way.
Flint Carney, a long time friend and member of the Kiowa tribe, who said, “The greatest thing about the Gathering of Nations is the respect that is shown to all Native people of the world.”
This is the way of powwow life and teachings, which are provided and handed down from the elders to the younger generations. The Gathering of Nations experience does not end when you leave and head for home, but rather continues in your heart and mind, remains with you down the road to the next event, powwow or your own personal family gathering(s).
PROGRAM
Thursday, April 28, 2022
10:00 am-3:00 pm: Ticket/Box Office open for Ticket Sales and Will Call – Gate 8 & Gate 3 at EXPO NM
10:00am-3:00 pm: Dancer/Drum Registration @ Expo NM, Enter Gate 8 ONLY.
5:00 pm: Tickets for sale for the Miss Indian World Traditional Presentations at the Kiva Auditorium in the ABQ Convention Center-upper level. Will Call be open for Miss Indian World Traditional Presentations tickets ONLY. NO Powwow Ticket pickup, unless you ordered a Miss Indian World ticket. Pow Wow tickets can be picked up on Friday and Saturday.
7:00 pm:- 9:00pm Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations @ the Kiva Auditorium in the ABQ Convention Center
Friday, April 29, 2022
9:00am: Gates & Ticket/Box Office open for Parking Lot – Enter Gate 7 & 8 at EXPO NM
10:00am: Dancer/Drum Registration open-Enter Gate 8 at EXPO NM
Gates/Doors open at EXPO NM – Gathering of Nations Powwow Grounds
10:00am-11:45am: Pre-powwow performances inside Tingley
Coliseum, food court open all day and Traders’ Market open all day
12:00pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley Coliseum
12:30pm: Stage 49 Contemporary Stage Performances all day
1:00-4:00pm: Competition Singing and Dancing
1:30pm: Miss Indian World Contestant Public Speaking Competition at Stage 49
4:00pm-5:45pm: Special Contests features in Tingley
4:00 pm: Horse & Rider Regalia Parade on the Powwow Grounds
5:45pm-6:45pm: Gourd Dancing in Tingley
7:00pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley
8:00 pm-12pm: Competition Singing & Dancing inside Tingley
12:00am: Gates Closed-Activities concluded for the day
Saturday, April 30, 2022
9:00 am: Gates & Ticket/Box Office opens for Parking Lot – Enter Gate 7 & 8
10:00 am: Gates/Doors open to Expo NM/Gathering of Nations Powwow Grounds
10:00 am-11:45am: Pre-powwow performances inside Tingley
Coliseum, food court open all day and Traders’ Market open all day
12:00 pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley Coliseum
12:30 pm: Stage 49 Contemporary Stage Performances all day
1:00-4:00 pm: Competition Singing and Dancing
1:30 pm: Miss Indian World Contestant Public Speaking Competition at Stage 49
3:30 pm-4:45pm: Special Contests features in Tingley
4:00 pm: Horse & Rider Regalia Parade around the Powwow Grounds
4:45 pm-5:45 pm: Gourd Dancing in Tingley
6:00 pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley
7:30 pm: Crowning of Miss Indian World in Tingley
8:30 pm-12:00 am: Competition Singing & Dancing inside Tingley
12:00 am: Gates Closed-Activities concluded for the day
Gathering of Nations
Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108