Albuquerque welcomes Gathering of Nations

Friday - May 2, 2025 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel rides in full regalia on a horse named “Gigi” during the annual Horse & Rider Parade, accompanied by equine handler, Tatum Bebo. The parade takes place outdoors at EXPO New Mexico each year as part of the Gathering of Nations Powwow. The event draws dozens of horses and riders in traditional Native regalia, showcasing horsemanship skills and elaborate beadwork.
Powwow dancers fill the arena during Grand Entry for the 42nd annual Gathering of Nations Powwow.
Tribal royalty ready themselves ahead of the annual Horse & Rider Parade which takes place at EXPO New Mexico’s fairgrounds each year as part of the Gathering of Nations Powwow. The event draws dozens of horses and riders in traditional regalia.
Powwow dancers pay tribute during the Flag Song inside Tingley Coliseum, the weekend was filled with intertribals and contest dancing.
Southern Ute Tribal member, Starlitt Greany stands with other dancers for the Flag Song following the Grand Entry at Tingley Coliseum.
Stella Standingbear performs on Stage 49, she the first Lakota artist to win two awards at the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards and is making waves in the music industry.
Southern Ute Veteran’s Association Princess, Jazlynn Jacket attended the 42nd annual Gathering of Nations Powwow on behalf of the Tribe.
Bringing awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR), a young woman leads her hand painted horse in the Horse & Rider Parade, which took place at EXPO New Mexico each afternoon.
Dani Wahwasuck of Prairie Band Potawatomi Thunder Clan from Mayetta Kansas was crowned Miss Indian World 2025, Saturday, April 26. The Miss Indian World Pageant takes place annually at the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, N.M.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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Gracing Albuquerque, N.M. in its 42nd year, the Gathering of Nations Powwow returned to EXPO New Mexico this past weekend. The annual gathering highlights cultural resilience and Native American self-determination drawing participants from across the United States and Canada, including members of the Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Ute Indian Tribes. The multi-day event culminated on Saturday night with the crowning of Miss Indian World, Dania Wahwasuck of Prairie Band Potawatomi Thunder Clan from Mayetta, Kan.  

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