Gathering debuts at Tingley Coliseum

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Traditional Aztec dancers joined in on Saturday night’s grand entry, brandishing colorful headdresses as part of their regalia.
A dancer puts the final touches on his regalia prior to the opening ceremonies.
Pueblo dancers from across the Southwest represented on Friday, April 28, dancing in honor of First Nation Water Protectors.
Outgoing Miss Indian World, Danielle Ta'Sheena Finn leads royalty into the grand entry at Tingley Coliseum.
Miss Southern Ute Lorraine Watts taking part in this year’s Gathering of Nations Powwow.
Southern Ute tribal member Marge Borst and her husband Greg enjoy the numerous events hosted at EXPO New Mexico during the Gathering of Nations.
Traditional dancers bring in the ceremonial staff as the Gathering of Nations kicked off in Albuquerque, N.M.
Dancers of all ages and dance styles fill the coliseum floor during the final grand entry of the 2017 Gathering of Nations powwow.
Water Protectors cross the arena bearing flags for their cause.
Live music performances fill the arena ahead of Saturday's powwow.
The Grand Entry encourages dancers of all ages to participate.
EXPO New Mexico hosts outside dance performances, traditional Aztec Dancers perform under open skies.
Concessions, music and vendors of arts and crafts all make up the weekend long cultural event in Albuquerque.
Dozens of drum groups travel to Albuquerque each year to sing and compete in one of the nation's largest powwows.
Traditional dancers bring in the ceremonial staff as the Gathering of Nations welcomes dancers for the Grand Entry ceremony.
Each tribe is represented by their royalty, these powwow princesses reflect the cultural values and traditions of their people.
In sync with the sound of the drum, dancers make their way into the arena for the Gathering of Nations Powwow.
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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Fri May 12th, 2017 , by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum

Dancers of all ages and dance styles Tingley Coliseum during the 34th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow held at EXPO New Mexico. This year’s venue hosted cultural dance performances, and live music alongside the powwow events held from Thursday, April 27 — Saturday, April 29, Albuquerque, N.M.

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