Calgary Stampede's 2023 First Nations Princess crowned

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2023 Calgary Stampede Princess Sarah Lambros, alongside 2023 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Alayiah Wolf Child

Alayiah Wolf Child was awarded the title out of three finalists

 

The Calgary Stampede's 2023 First Nations Princess has been crowned after a month-long competition that included traditional dance, public speaking, cultural knowledge and personal interviews. 

Alayiah Wolf Child is a 24-year-old Blackfoot woman and a proud member of Siksika Nation. Her Blackfoot name is Massamahkoyinnimaki which roughly translates to “Long Time Thunder Pipe Woman.” Alayiah was brought up as both a Traditional and Jingle Dress dancer in the Elbow River Camp and possesses a deep love and respect for the western culture that both her grandparents loved so much.

As the Stampede's First Nations Princess, Wolf Child will attend hundreds of events in the upcoming year, as well as act as an ambassador of Elbow River Camp.

Alayiah has always been an avid supporter of not only the Blackfoot culture but also the rich Western culture that surrounds Mohkinstsis (Calgary). As such she has made it her mission to not only teach others about the vision Guy Weadick had for Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth that we all know as the Calgary Stampede as well as to encourage each and every young girl, woman and person within Treaty 7 and Calgary that with a strong dream, hard work and determination, you can achieve anything you put your mind to.

Steve McDonough is the president and chairman of the board of the Calgary Stampede.

"This is a fantastic day and a fantastic event, Having three young First Nations women stepping in and stepping up on behalf of their culture and their community, it's just so amazing to be a part of." 

 

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• Jordynn Wadswortth-Smith, Selena Medicine Shield and Alayiah Wolf Child
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• Our host drum group
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• First Nation's Princess Alumni and Sikapinakii Low Horn
• Sikapinakii Low Horn 2022 First Nations Princess
• Jenna Peters and Sikapinakii Low Horn exchanging gifts
• 2022 Calgary Stampede Princess Jenna Peters
• Jenna Peters and Sikapinakii Low Horn exchanging gifts
• 2022 Calgary Stampede Princess and 2022 First Nations Princess Sikapinakii Low Horn exchanging gifts
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• Mayor Jyoti Gondek
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• Jordynn Wadswortth-Smith, Alayiah Wolf Child and Selena Medicine Shield
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• Selena Medicine Shield Dancing
• Jordynn Wadswortth-Smith speech
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• Jordynn Wadswortth-Smith dance performance
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• Alayiah Wolf Child Speech
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• Alayiah Wolf Child dancing
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• Alayiah Wolf Child, Jordynn Wadswortth-Smith, and Selena Medicine Shield
• 2023 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Alayiah Wolf Child
• Alayiah Wolf Child after the win
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• Alayiah Wolf Child receiving the 2023 Princess Crown
• Alayiah Wolf Child and her Family post win
• Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Alayiah Wolf Child
• 2023 Calgary Stampede Princess Sarah Lambros, alongside 2023 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Alayiah Wolf Child
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