Gathering of Nations Saturday at Expo New Mexico

Tommy Sam representing the Navajo people from Rio Rancho New Mexico rides his horse Little Thunder during the Gathering of Nations horse parade at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Devona Tsosie, Navajo, from Phoenix Arizona fixes her hair before the 7pm grand entry during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Leennyn Paskemin, 16, of the Pine Creek First Nation, dances in the fancy shawl competition inside Tingley Coliseum on Saturday for the final day of the Gathering of Nations.

Jolandis Rain, 16, of the Samson Cree Nation from Alberta, Canada, competes in the teen powwow competition.

Roderick Walker,3, dances in the 7pm grand entry during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Being led by her grandfather David Browneagle Sr. (left) and Montey Rosenbaum (right) Miss Spokane Makli Browneagle-Branson (center) heads down the street for the horse parade during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Dania Wahwasuck ,Prairie Band Potawatomi , Kansas is crowned as the 2025 Miss Indian World during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Carol Melting Tallow, blood tribe , Alberta Canada works on beading near the main floor during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Miss Salish Pend d’Oreille Elena Fatlip rides her horse in the Gathering of Nations horse parade at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Wacihyapi Fastdog, 13, with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, dances in the teen boy fancy competition.

Maniyee Jack,16, of the Hopi Tribe, performs in the fancy shawl category on the last day of the annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque on Saturday.

Expo New Mexico’s wooden teepee lights up during Saturday night’s Gathering of Nations

Miss Indian world waves to the crowd during the Gathering of Nations horse parade at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Dania Wahwasuck (left) is crowned 2025 Miss Indian World by last years Miss Indian World Kassie John (right) during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Tango Hoyo Begay,5, Navajo Choctaw, performs during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Brynden Torres,6, with the Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas performs during the gathering of nations at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Tuf Lupe, 11, of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona, rides his pony Brownie in the horse parade during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico's Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

The Missing and Murdered and Indigenous horse Eye Candy Randy is painted with MMIW symbol during the Gathering of Nations horse parade at Expo New Mexico’s Tingley Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

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Published April 27, 2025 - 1:15 a.m. Modified September 2, 2025 - 8:00 p.m.

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