Photo courtesy Gathering of Nations Brooke Grant was crowned Miss Indian World at the 26th Annual Gathering of Nations. Northern California Native wins first Miss Indian World title for tribe
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“I am honored to – Brooke Grant |
Grant received the honor out of 25 Native American women representing their different tribes and traditions who competed in the areas of tribal knowledge, dancing ability and personality assessment.
“I am honored to represent all Native American and indigenous people as Miss Indian World. This is the first time a woman from my tribe has been crowned and I am very proud of my accomplishments. I look forward to the future and to accomplishing my goals as Miss Indian World,” Grant said.
“The Miss Indian World title is one of the most prestigious honors among Native American and indigenous people. The winner will bring together Native and indigenous people throughout the world by providing a cultural link between tribes,” said Derek Matthews, founder of the Gathering of Nations.
Grant, 22, will travel to many Native and indigenous communities around the world on behalf of the pow wow. She is currently a senior at Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, and is the daughter of Lisa Grant and the late Byron Grant Jr. As Miss Indian World, she will represent all Native and indigenous people as a cultural goodwill ambassador for one year.
Evereta Thinn, 24, from Shonto, Ariz. and member of the Navajo Nation, was named first runner-up. Tara Lynn Kitcheyan, 24, of San Carlos, Ariz. and member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, was named second runner-up at the pageant. In the case that Miss Indian World cannot fulfill her duties the first runner-up will take her place. If the first runner-up is unable to fulfill her duties after having taken over for Miss Indian World, the second runner-up will take her place.
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Saturday, Feb 20 at 4:26 AM rod abrams,darkeagle wrote ...
you make me proud.a native sister like you will help remove the sterio typ some people have of our people.i have a two dauthters,thay would to meet you or here from you.if you are ever in the south part of ohio.a little town called ironton,give us a call.you are always wecome.email..darkeagle1958@yahoo.com always in our hearts..
37942881Monday, Jan 25 at 2:15 PM yavapai63 wrote ...
You bring honor to your people an many other nations who have struggled with racism sometimes its among ur own. But keep your head up look to the stars keep your feet planted it is because of your parents grandparents and what they fought for and your pepps many blessings to you......
36327169Thursday, Jan 21 at 5:10 AM Henry Guzman Villalobos (Aztec-Yaqui) wrote ...
Congratulations!!!! Miss Brook Grant, Miss Indian World. Now the world will see a beautiful Native woman. So proud to see you. Henry Guzman Villalobos (Aztec-Yaqui) President and CEO, Aztecs of North America, A California Non-Profit Corporation
36043199Tuesday, Dec 8 at 10:37 PM Kahtni Crowley, Michigan wrote ...
What difference does her eye color make? She has stepped up and stood strong for her bloodlines and made a name for herself and as a result brought honor to her people. NOW THAT is the kind of role model I want for my daughters. Oh, and by the way, I am a full blood, DK Brown Eyed , Black Hair down my back, brown skinned Odawa woman from Michigan. Brooke I hope my daughters get a chance to meet you at the Gathering when you pass on your title to the next Miss Indian World!
33341686Sunday, Nov 29 at 11:22 AM Cherry Smead wrote ...
It was good to read you won this. Have visited your people in Northern Cali. Congrats, young lady!
32803694Tuesday, Nov 10 at 2:41 AM N8vEyes wrote ...
Congratulations! My tribe is Piaute/Shoshone from Notheren California,,,alot of my neices & nephews have green, & hazel color eyes, and very proud of their Native heritage...
31870854Thursday, Jun 25 at 5:22 PM Mark wrote ...
What a wonderful woman! Stunning eyes... - Mark
24969194Monday, Jun 15 at 3:04 AM Natalie wrote ...
I'm proud to have a beautiful indian woman such as yourself to represent our people. Keep up the good works! God bless you sister...
23773684Wednesday, Jun 10 at 8:23 AM Lazy Wolf wrote ...
Go out there and do your best for us (ndns) and congratulations!
23506709Tuesday, Jun 9 at 3:27 PM Theresa wrote ...
Congrats to Brooks and the Hoopa, Yurok, Karuk Tribes! This is a well deserved win for your Nations! I have been blessed with the opportunity of visiting your Nations and your people are truly beautiful inside and out. Great to see our tribal traditions continuing! Sending love and strength to all from Tulalip.
23469287Monday, Jun 8 at 6:22 AM EILEEN GRANT wrote ...
Congrats Brook al the way from SOUTH AFRICA you stunning well i am a GRANT also from SA we very rare but you cute
23381614Sunday, Jun 7 at 10:36 PM ogema earth wrote ...
u go indian maiden
23375277Sunday, Jun 7 at 1:42 AM Windy wrote ...
Even AIM leader, Dennis Banks happens to have a blue eyed niece named Wishelle Banks, too.
23348907Sunday, Jun 7 at 1:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...
Even AIM leader, Dennis Banks happens to have a niece who has blue eyes, too. Her last name is Banks, too. Her name is Wishelle.
23348894Saturday, Jun 6 at 2:44 PM DebK wrote ...
Hey there Hmmm---not all NDNS look like Geronimo!!! With all the catastrophes that have befallen California Indians over the past three centuries, we're lucky that any of us are left! The Hoopa, Yurok and Karuk tribes are powerful strongholds of California tribal culture and you, sir or madam, would do well to visit our land before you denigrate us. My tribe is a bit south of Hoopa but it still holds for us.
23333929Friday, Jun 5 at 9:37 PM More than Brown wrote ...
Your eye color is a blessing. Reminds us all that racism is NOT what being Indian is about. World view, values, cultural traditions and not color is what sustains us as discrete peoples.
23311672Friday, Jun 5 at 6:03 PM Panamnik wrote ...
Congratulations cuddy, you've made the Ferris's very proud that one of our own can represent our Family, our Tribe, and the Klamath River Region
23303457Friday, Jun 5 at 6:02 PM C. wrote ...
Congratulations!....keep all us Skins looking Beautiful...make us proud sweety :)
23303419Friday, Jun 5 at 6:02 PM Mark Franco wrote ...
It does not matter what color your eyes are, so long as you see and talk through your Hupa heart.
23303399Friday, Jun 5 at 2:11 PM MN Ojibwe wrote ...
Congratulations Miss Grant. Doesn't matter what color your eyes are!!! My brothers have green eyes and my sisters and I have brown eyes; both parents have brown eyes. Its whats in your heart that counts. Keep your head up and give it all its worth!!!!!!!
23287567Friday, Jun 5 at 12:41 PM HupaLady wrote ...
They are green, and yes, she is very deserving! Never mind any negativity encountered, you stand speak and sing for all the good things as you should. We're so proud of you Brooke, and all that you do!
23282867Friday, Jun 5 at 8:54 AM Shandiin wrote ...
She is an awesome Native woman! As a Native woman I am honored to have a smart strong woman like Brooke to represent us out in the world! Have a great year Miss Grant! Your title will bring awareness and education to non-natives and natives alike on your tribal people from Hoopa and Northern California! Stand strong little sister! Hozho!
23270772Friday, Jun 5 at 12:22 AM Hmmm wrote ...
Deserving... blue eyed Indian.
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