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Host: Alyssa Yáx̱ Ádi Yádi London
Summer pageants and fairs offer a chance for young Native women to represent their nations as royalty. They carry a title and a platform to educate and inform others about important issues and their culture. At the same time, the ‘Indian Princess’ label brings with it a number of problematic stereotypes that don’t fully reflect Native women’s strength, beauty and intelligence. We’ll talk about redefining pageants and the ways Native women exemplify poise, strength and use the platform to shine a positive light on their communities and inspire others to pursue their goals and dreams.
Guests:
Cheyenne Kippenberger (Seminole) – Miss Indian World 2019
Triana Browne (Chickasaw) – Miss Oklahoma USA
Yanenowi Logan (enrolled in the Seneca Nation) – New York State Fair Indian Village Princess 2021 and a sophomore at Cornell University
Lexie James (Hopi) – former Miss Native America USA (2019-2021)
Break 1 Music: Walking In Beauty (song) Jay Begaye (artist) The Beauty Way (album)
Break 2 music: Through The Woodlands: Buckskin Flats/ Rod’s Reel/ Les Disputeuses (song) Métis Fiddler Quartet (artist) North West Voyage Nord Ouest (album)
