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Engage in all of the Indigenous events in Albuquerque at the end of April

ICT Staff

While the final Gathering of Nations Powwow is taking place for the last time, it isn’t the only spot powwow goers went to.

Over the course of the powwow weekend, folks from all over Turtle Island (and the world) found community in the events outside of the “largest powwow in North America” and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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From little markets to skateboarding and the infamous Pink Party, Native people attended side events over the years. They created space for everyone to be part of.

ICT put together a list of 2026 side events happening from April 20-26 in the Albuquerque area below.

To add events to the list, submit the link and/or flyer to this form.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s American Indian Week

  • WHEN: Monday, April 20 – Sunday, April 26

  • TIME: Check the website for individual event times

  • WHERE: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico)

  • MORE INFO: The cultural center will have a string of events all week, such as student days, senior day, member Monday, the spring arts market on Friday and Saturday, and a round dance on Sunday. Visit the center’s website for more information. 50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s 50th Anniversary

  • WHEN: March 20, 2026 – February 15, 2027

  • TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday – Sunday

  • WHERE: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico)

  • TICKETS: Must purchase tickets to see the exhibit. Prices range from $7-12. Can request group tours.

  • MORE INFO: “In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), this exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo imagery and perspectives of the past, present, and future.” Visit the center’s website for more information. Trading at the Rio: 2026 Capital Growth Summit

  • WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday, April 23

  • WHERE: Clyde Hotel, Albuquerque, NM

  • HOST: Native Women Lead

  • COST: Early bird and regular free 2026 Cross Cultural Medicine Conference

  • WHEN: Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26

  • WHERE: Hotel Albuquerque

  • HOST: Association of American Indian Physicians

  • MORE INFO: “Step outside the lecture hall and into a space where medicine, culture, and community come together. Connect with Indigenous physicians, residents, traditional healers, and community health leaders who are shaping what culturally grounded care looks like in real practice. This conference is about finding mentorship, building your professional circle, and grounding your medical education in purpose. Come learn what doesn’t always show up on exams—but shows up every day in patient care.” Facebook page has information. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Ride

  • WHEN: Saturday, April 25

  • TIME: Registration at 11 a.m. and KSU at 1 p.m.

  • WHERE/ROUTE: 66 Travel Center (14314 Central Ave. SW) to Gathering of Nations Powwow

  • HOST: Redrum Motorcycle Club

  • COST: $35 per bike including powwow admission

  • MORE INFO: Facebook page Gathering of Nations Last Day MMIP Awareness Ride

  • WHEN: Saturday, April 25

  • TIME: Registration at 8 a.m. and KSU at 9 a.m.

  • WHERE: Kirtland Dollar Tree (Kirtland, NM) to Albuquerque, NM

  • COST: $35 per rider (t-shirt for first 100 riders)

  • MORE INFO: Facebook page and contact Randall at 505-675-5106 or Verna at 505-860-1047 14th Annual ‘Under the Native Stars’

  • WHEN: Saturday, April 25

  • TIME: 5-10 p.m.

  • WHERE: FUSION (700-708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM)

  • MORE INFO: Native Guitar Tour’s Instagram Nizhoni Days Powwow

  • DATE: Sunday, April 26

  • WHERE: Usually on the University of New Mexico campus

  • HOST: The University of New Mexico’s Kiva Club, a student-run group, hosts the annual powwow every Sunday post Gathering of Nations.

  • MORE INFO: Follow the Kiva Club Facebook page for updates.

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