5 Reason You Have To Visit Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow!

5 Reason You Have To Visit Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow!

The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow is just a few days away! Gathering is THE largest Pow Wow in North America.

I've seen people posting online listing all the reasons to avoid Gathering of Nations.  It's too crowded, it's too commercialized, it's too expensive – you've seen these posts.  Despite the issues, this is a Pow Wow you have to visit at least once.

Here are the reason you have to visit the Gathering of Nations!

5. Miss Indian World

Miss Indian World

Where else can you see 15-20 incredible young Native women competing.  You see these women each present a tradition talent on Thursday night.  Watch their public interview on Stage 49.  See them compete in a dance contest Friday.

Then Saturday night see the crowning of the new Miss Indian World!

This is not to be missed!

4. Networking

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The spectators at Gathering of Nations include a Who's Who of Indian Country!

Visit the many Native business in the trader area to discuss potential jobs.  Meet new friends.  See old friends.  Meet up with tribal leaders and business leaders.

Form relationships that will help you advance yourself through the people you meet at Gathering of Nations.

3. Stage 49

Ed Koban Onstage
Ed Koban Onstage

No where else can you see as many Native acts in one place!  Comedians, performers, and bands!  There are over 35 acts performing at the 2015 Gathering of Nations!  These acts include A Tribe Called Red, Ladies of Comedy, Iron Horse, Native Roots and more.

You could spend your entire time at Gathering of Nations at Stage 49!

 

2. Vendors

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Shopping!  Shopping and more shopping!  With hundreds of vendors setup at the Indian Trader's Market, you can shop for hours!  Moccasins, books, beads, jewelry, blankets – you name it you can find it!

Bring extra spending money, you will find something you have to take home!

1. Grand Entry

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Word cannot explain what is it like to see this many Native people in one place!  The sight of over 3,500 dancers moving together is breath taking!  Where else can you go to see that?

Make sure you get a spot early to see one of the Grand Entries at Gathering of Nations!

Last Updated on October 25, 2022 by

About Paul G

Paul G is the founder PowWows.com, who wears many hats as a business coach, photographer, and collector of quirky shirts. Paul started PowWows.com in 1996 while pursuing his graduate degree. With a passion for travel, he and his family hav  traveled the world, capturing unforgettable memories and photos. When he's not coaching or clicking, he's indulging in the magic of Disney.


6 Comments on “5 Reason You Have To Visit Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow!”

  • Avatar for Mike Nelson

    Mike Nelson

    says:

    went to pow wow in shiprock!!!!

  • Avatar for Sharon Dvorak

    Sharon Dvorak

    says:

    I have not been able to attend the past few years and I miss it very much. I love being there! I appreciate the live cast that you do so I can still see it.

  • Avatar for Donna Berkovitz

    Donna Berkovitz

    says:

    where is this located at ? I live in pa

    • Avatar for Paul G

      Paul G

      says:

      Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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