The Princess Pageant celebrates Indigenous girls while showcasing Siksikaitsitapi culture and heritage. The crowned Miss Siksikaitsitapi winners will represent Lethbridge & District Exhibition and the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy as ambassadors throughout the year by continuing and sharing the rich traditions, culture, and heritage of Indigenous peoples.
Pageant contestants compete in one of three categories: Senior, Junior, Tinytot. Applicants will be scored by points on their speech, dance, and talent. They will also be given points for participation in the Whoop-Up Days Parade. There will be a Blackfoot Confederacy Float for participants. Winners are crowned on Wednesday, August 20 at the Siksikaitsitapi Powwow.
There will be a Pageant Orientation around August 18th. Pageant Orientation will include contestants, parents/chaperones/guardians. Details will be sent closer to the event.
The deadline for the application is July 31st.