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5 Activities to do during the Gathering of Nations

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People prepare for the Grand Entry of Dancers during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口 on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

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As Gathering of Nations gets closer, you might be wondering what other events in town celebrate Native American culture. Luckily, this complied list has several events celebrating Gathering of Nations. Check out the vibrant Native American culture New Mexico has to offer.

To compile this list, I went through social media and relevant websites to find more information.

This food and poetry fest will feature food from more than 15 Indigenous chefs, as well as live music and a poetry reading.

LOCATION: Tiny Grocer ABQ, 1919 Old Town NW

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COST: 鈥 $15, plus a $2 fee, price will increase when vendor list, band and poet line-up is announced.

TIME: 4-9 p.m. April 26-27

This pageant is the largest in the world to celebrate young Indigenous women.

LOCATION: Kiva Auditorium, 401 Second NW

COST: $15, plus a $4.25 credit card fee.

TIME: 7 p.m. April 25

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will host a marketplace in the courtyard. This event will have multiple artist booths with jewelry, paintings, pottery and more.

LOCATION: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW

COST: Free for museum members and free access with the purchase of a . New Mexico adult resident tickets are $10, but discounts are available for students, teachers and children.

TIME: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 20.

This family-friendly story time shares stories written by Indigenous authors in a traditional Native American story telling format. The book for the reading is Good Rainbow Road RAWA鈥橩ASHTYAA鈥漈SI HIYAANI and is available for purchase at the Cultural Center.

LOCATION: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW

COST: Admission is free for children and an adult family member.

TIME: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. April 27

This arts exhibit features local photography, memorabilia and interviews focused on Pueblo baseball, and the impact it has had on tribe members of the Pueblos.

LOCATION: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW

COST: Free, but you must purchase a museum ticket to get access. Tickets can be purchased at the door or .

TIME: Member鈥檚 hour is 5-6 p.m.; Open to the public 6-8 p.m., per the ICPP website. Exhibit is showing from March 9 to Oct. 27.

Gathering of Nations

People prepare for the Grand Entry of Dancers during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口 on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Kevin Haywahe, Lakota, of northern Canada prepares for the Grand Entrance during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口, N.M., on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Chancey Bush/sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Hundreds of people take part in the Grand Entry of Dancers on the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Skyej Beasley, Shoshone/Bannock, from North Dakota, performs during the competition singing and dancing at the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Slock-I-Wash, Yakama, from Washington State, takes part in a dance during the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
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Ambrose Day-Bedeau, 16, from Minnesota, performs during the competition singing and dancing at the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in sa国际传媒官网网页入口, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/sa国际传媒官网网页入口)