5 Activities to do during the Gathering of Nations

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

COST: Early Bird special — $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 museum ticket. 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’KASHTYAA”TSI 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 online.

TIME: Member’s 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.