US EditionGathering of Nations Powwow to End in 2026 After 42 Years
After 43 years, the Gathering of Nations will conclude amid concerns about commercialization and potential venue changes, organizers said in a recent announcement.
- Organizers announced that the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque will hold its final event in 2026 after 43 years.
- The event's conclusion follows some Native American criticism that organizers capitalized on Indigenous culture, which they have consistently denied.
- Each year, the powwow attracts upwards of 3,000 Native American performers from over 500 tribes across the United States and Canada.
- The official 2026 theme is titled "The Last Dance," and the event includes the grand entry procession, Miss Indian World crowning, and horse parades with judged adornments.
- The event supports Albuquerque’s economy by generating roughly $30 million annually and leaves uncertainty regarding future use of the fairgrounds site.
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