Native American Indian / indigenous culture comes alive at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, Indian Traders Market, Stage 49, and the crowning of Miss Indian World at the University of New Mexico Arena, the "PIT", in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Over 3,000 indigenous / Native American / Indian dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the United States come to Albuquerque annually to participate socially and competitively.

The trading of intercultural traditions and crafts is an experience for all who attend. The Indian Traders Market offers a very special shopping experience and exhibition of Native American artifacts. Over 800 artists, crafters, and traders will place their wares on display and for sale.
 

Each year at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, a young Native American (indigenous) woman is crowned Miss Indian World.

The selection is based upon an assessment of personality, knowledge of tribal tradition, and dancing ability. Native young ladies from throughout Indian Country will be competing for this title.

The Gathering of Nations is an experience for all people, Indian and non-Indian. To see the colorful dancing and to hear the songs becomes an enlightening and emotional happening...

For everyone!