Here's what to know about attending Gathering of Nations -- the largest powwow in North America.
Apr. 22—Forty-one years.
That's the marker the 2024 Gathering of Nations Powwow will reach when the three-day event begins on Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27.
The three-day event kicks off with Miss Indian World, which is held at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Thursday, April 25.
On Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, the event takes place at Tingley Coliseum on the Expo New Mexico grounds. This is where dancers, musicians and vendors will be gathered.
"The legacy that we've built with the event is astounding," said Derek Mathews, founder and festival director. "This event has worldwide reach now. We are able to host thousands in person and livestream it to the world."
The Gathering of Nations, which first took place in 1983, has grown into the largest powwow in North America.
It serves as a platform for Indigenous peoples from the United States, Canada and beyond to come together and share their unique traditions while fostering cross-cultural understanding and respect.
Planned events include the grand entry of dancers, which takes place both April 26-27.
There will also be a horse and rider parade, while entertainers grace Stage 49, which features more than a dozen acts.
Tickets for Miss Indian World are $15, while one-day admission is $25. A two-day wristband for GON is $45. Tickets are available at gatheringofnations.com or at the door at Expo New Mexico during the event.
