The winner is chosen based upon personality, knowledge of tribal traditions, and dancing ability. A pageant for Miss Indian World is held each year. Other competitions include Northern Singers, Southern Singers, Women’s Back-up Singing, and competition for Drum Groups and Drummers and various other special competitions. “Dance competitions are held in 36 categories, including different age group categories such as Elders (70+), Golden Age (55+), Adults (19+), Teens, and Tiny Tots.
Over 565 tribes from around the United States and 220 from Canada travel to Albuquerque to participate.
It is held annually on the fourth weekend in April, on the Powwow Grounds at Expo NM, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “The Gathering of Nations is the largest pow-wow in the United States and North America.
