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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Tuesday, Nov 10 at 1:41 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...
31870854 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Jun 25 at 4:22 PM Mark wrote ...
What a wonderful woman! Stunning eyes... - Mark
24969194 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Jun 15 at 2:04 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...
23773684 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Wednesday, Jun 10 at 7:23 AM Lazy Wolf wrote ...
Go out there and do your best for us (ndns) and congratulations!
23506709 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Jun 9 at 2:27 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.
23469287 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Jun 8 at 5:22 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
23381614 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Sunday, Jun 7 at 9:36 PM ogema earth wrote ...
u go indian maiden
23375277 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Sunday, Jun 7 at 12:42 AM Windy wrote ...
Even AIM leader, Dennis Banks happens to have a blue eyed niece named Wishelle Banks, too.
23348907 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Sunday, Jun 7 at 12:42 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.
23348894 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Jun 6 at 1:44 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.
23333929 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 8:37 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.
23311672 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 5:03 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
23303457 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 5:02 PM C. wrote ...
Congratulations!....keep all us Skins looking Beautiful...make us proud sweety :)
23303419 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 5:02 PM Mark Franco wrote ...
It does not matter what color your eyes are, so long as you see and talk through your Hupa heart.
23303399 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 1:11 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!!!!!!!
23287567 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 11:41 AM 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!
23282867 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 5 at 7:54 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!
23270772 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Jun 4 at 11:22 PM Hmmm wrote ...
Deserving... blue eyed Indian.
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