Miss Indian World

Miss Indian World

Miss Indian World is the largest and most prestigious cultural title for young Indigenous women (18-25 years old). As a Cultural Goodwill Ambassador, Miss Indian World represents Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations Tribal Cultures across the globe. The pageant is held every year at the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Contestants come from tribes across North America and spend a week exchanging ideas, traditions, and goodwill, while competing for the title of Miss Indian World.

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  All requests will be reviewed.  Submitting the Event Invitation Request Form does not constitute a confirmation of Miss Indian World’s attendance. 

  

2025 MIW CONTESTANT INFO.:

2025 Miss Indian World Contestant Application is available NOW. Pageant dates April 22-26, 2025. The application includes qualifications and pageant competition details.

The next Gathering of Nations PowWow will be April 25 & 26 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, USA

Click Here to download the application. Apply early or by the deadline of March 20, 2025.

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    Introducing your 2024-2025 Miss Indian World

    Introducing your 2024-2025 Miss Indian World

    Diné Nation (Navajo) from Rock Point, Arizona

    Kassie John

    Kassie John was crowned Miss Indian World 2024 at the Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow, April 27, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kassie, DINÈ (Navajo) from Rock Point, Arizona.  Kassie is 25 years old and is a graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s of Science in Multidisciplinary Design. She is a young community leader and role model; in addition she a business owner. Kassie will travel this year as an Ambassador for Native/Indigenous people as well as for the Gathering of Nations. CLICK ON BUTTON BELOW TO READ MORE ABOUT KASSIE.

    1st Runner Up – Arella LaRose, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians from Stewart’s Point Rancheria Resevaation,
    California
    2nd Runner Up- Shenoa Jones, Dine Nation from Red Rock Springs, Arizona
    Public Speaking Award- Kassie John, Dine Nation from Rock Point, Arizona
    Traditional Talent Award- Shenoa Jones, Dine Nation from Red Rock Springs, Arizona
    Best Dancer Award- Taylor Campbell, Oglala Lakota from Manderson, South Dakota
    Best Personal Interview – Shabanaa Bush, Gun Lake Tribe from Wayland Michigan
    Best Essay — Arella LaRose, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians from Stewart’s Point Rancheria Reservation,
    Miss Congeniality- Charon Otero, Dine Nation from Na’Naeelziin, New Mxico

    Click here to read more about Kassie John, Miss Indian World 2024