Gathering of the Nations
Locals finalists for Miss Indian World title
To the delight of a packed house, a bald eagle is displayed to symbolizing the U.S. before the Grand Entry during the Gathering of Nations, on Saturday night, April 30, 2011. The three day event held in Albuquerque, N.M. brought together thousand of spectators, dancers and merchants from all over the U.S. and Canada. © 2011 Gallup Independent / Diego James Robles

By Diego James Robles
For the Independent

ALBUQUERQUE — Thousands of people watched the crowning of Miss Indian World Saturday night and the announcement of powwow winners several hours into Sunday morning during the largest gathering of indigenous people anywhere in the world in Albuquerque this past weekend with the 28th annual Gathering of Nations.

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