Gathering of Nations
April 26-28, 2012
University of New Mexico Arena - "The Pit"
Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd. SE (Hwy. 25, exit #223)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
MISS INDIAN WORLD
PROGRAM
The
concept for Miss Indian
World originated in 1983
in Albuquerque, New
Mexico. Indigenous,
young women from all
over North America
compete for this most
prestigious crown. Miss
Indian World is selected
by acquiring points in a
variety of categories
and must be
knowledgeable about the
Tribe(s) and Traditions
she will be
representing. At the end
of the five day
competition, the
contestant with the
highest accumulated
points will be crowned
Miss Indian World to
reign for one year.
Native or Indigenous Women, 18-25 Years of Age Verifiable Tribal Affiliation Single, Never been married and No Dependants
(Children) Knowledge of Tribal Tradition(s)
2012-2013 MIW PAGEANT POINT SYSTEM:
TRADITIONAL
TALENT PRESENTATION
-
Represents your Tribe. PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRIVATE INTERVIEWS with
Judges. DANCE
COMPETITION -
Expression through
PowWow music. RAFFLE TICKET
SALES - Are
points used for Tie
Breakers only & 10% of sales
will be returned to each MIW Contestant.
Miss
Indian World Cruises the Bahamas: June 17, 2011 was the day Miss Indian
world and her companions departed Port Canaveral Florida, on board The Royal
Caribbean Cruise Ship; Monarch Of The Sea. The three day cruise made port of
call in Nassau, the largest City in the Bahamas, followed the next day for a
full day of sun and beach activities, on the private island owned by the
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Accompanying Marjorie, was Kira,
and MIW Committee members Azella Humetewa and Melonie Mathews. At the 2011
Miss Indian World Pageant, Kira was the contestant who sold the most raffle
tickets. Her prize for her efforts she won the opportunity accompany Miss
Indian World on the cruise. Read Marjory's on words, her cruise
experience CLICK HERE!
Hard Rock Hotel and
Casino - Albuquerque
Official Sponsor of the
Miss Indian World Program
Thursday April 26, 2012
The
2012 Miss Indian World Pageant once again will be held at the
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
on the Isleta Pueblo (just minutes south of Albuquerque New
Mexico).
The MIW Program is proud to announce the featured entertainment
"NRG (New Reggae
Generation) RISING" from
Aotearoa (New Zealand) at the
Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations,
Thursday, April 26, 2012. Along with the cultural talents and traditional demonstrations performed by the Miss Indian World Contestants, the night will be made complete with the Reggae rhythms and sweet sounds of NRG RISING.
Check Out The Band at
their website:
http://www.nrgrising.com/
NRG RISING
features the beautiful harmonies of a mother and
daughters trio who front the band and this will be their first time in the
USA! The members of NRG RISING
are of Maori tribal descent. It is through
their musical journey that they connect with and support the empowerment
of indigenous people worldwide! The Miss Indian World Program invites
EVERYONE to come and support the 2012 Contestants and enjoy the featured
guest performance. Lets sell out the house again! It is an enchanted evening for all who attend.
To Become a MIss
Indian World Contestant,
CLICK HERE!
APRIL 26, 2012
SCHEDULE:
Doors Open at 6:00pm at
the Hard Rock Hotel and
Casino Show Room-
BIGGER VENUE & FREE
PARKING
Show Starts at 7:00 pm
Sharp!!
HOST:
Lisa Meeches (Canadian
TV Personality)
Winnipeg, Man.
and
Jason
Whitehouse (PowWow
Personality) Madison
Hts, MI.
TICKETS:
DOOR SALES:
Miss Indian World
tickets will be Sold at
the Door: $14
ADVANCE TICKETS: Advance
MIW Tickets
NOW AVAILABLE,
Click Here to Purchase
your ticket! Limited
quantity through April
21, 2012 while supplies
last. Get your tickets
early, last year's show
was sold out!
2011 Miss Indian World Talent
Presentations: Photos
by:
Derek
Mathews
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For more
MIWGathering
of
Nations photos,click here.
Special thank you to the 2011 Miss
Indian World Committee
A Special Thanks to
Earth & Sky Floral Designs and Gallery for the
beautiful flowers that were provided during the Miss Indian
World Crowning at the 2011 Gathering of Nations
PowWow.
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