MISS POTAWATOMI PRINCESS...

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NOW ACCEPTING

CONTESTANTS

TEEN MISS

13-19 years old

The Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant Officials, Potawatomi Gathering 2017 Committee or Bkejwanong First Nation are not responsible for injury, lost or stolen articles; however all necessary

precautions will be taken to prevent loss.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Preliminary Competition Thursday August 3, 2017– Opening and Introductions to our 2017 Potawatomi Princess Contestants &

Talent Show in the area of Cultural Heritage and Arts.

Secondary Competition Friday August 4, 2017– Contestant Dinner and Interviews. Special VIPS and sharing circle.

Final Competition Saturday August 5, 2017– Public Speaking and Special Dance Competition @ Pow-wow. Highbanks Park

Coronation Ceremonies of the 2017-2018 Miss Potawatomi Princess @ Pow-Wow Circle. Highbanks Park

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION

Friday July 21, 2017 by 12:00 noon

Direct any questions to Neva Isaac-Sands or Krysta Sands at 519-627-3635.

By Fax: 519-627-4840, Attn: Neva Isaac-Sands, Krysta Sands

By Email: [email protected], subject line: Miss Potawatomi 2017

To view and upload an application, pageant criteria and agenda go to:

http://walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/potawatomi-gathering-2017

Pageant Eligibility Requirements

Must be female, single and never married.

Must not have dependants.

Must live a healthy drug and alcohol free lifestyle.

Must be 13 years of age by January 1 2017 and not

over the age of 19 years of age on the date of the

Miss Potawatomi Princess coronation (August 2017).

Must show proof of Tribal Enrollment

(Copy of Status card/ Tribal Card).

Must sign the liability waiver on your application.

Must agree to comply with all Pageant rules as

established by the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant

Executive Team with the possibility of disqualification

for infractions.

Miss Potawatomi is the ideal

First Nations Young Woman.

She symbolizes the Youth of the

Potawatomi Nation who wish

to promote Potawatomi

cultural heritage, language and

arts. This Pageant is in partner-

ship with the Potawatomi

Gathering 2017.

Potawatomi Gathering 2017

Bkejwanong Community Sports

Complex Grounds

August 2-5, 2017

BKEJWANONG CHIEF AND COUNCIL, THREE FIRES EZHIGNOWENMINDWAA WOMEN

SHELTER AND THE POTAWATOMI GATHERING OF 2017 PRESENTS THE ANNUAL

MISS POTAWATOMI PRINCESS

PAGEANT

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MISS POTAWATOMI PRINCESS 2017

PAGEANT APPLICATION

NAME: AGE: ____________

Birthdate: _________________________________________

Mother’s Name:

Tribal Affiliation:

Father’s Name:

Tribal Affiliation:

Nesh Nabe Noswen: __________________________________________________

English Meaning:

Ndodem: ____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Country: ______________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________

Cell Phone: ________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________

Dance Style: ___________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Potawatomi Enrollment/Membership INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY

Potawatomi Band: ___________________________________

School and Grade Completed: ______________________________

Work: ______________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Please use a separate piece of paper to answer the following questions:

1. Please tell us about your self, hobbies and interests, future hopes and dreams.

2. Please explain why you want to be the future Miss Potawatomi Princess?

3. What is the significance of your dance regalia and style of dance?

4. What influence does your Potawatomi background play in your everyday life?

5. What ideas do you have for fundraising? (The winner will be responsible for fundraising her travel funds to attend pow-wows

and gatherings she wishes to attend)

6. What is your greatest achievement?

7. Who are your role models?

Waiver

By signing below you are agreeing that everything outlined in this application; Selection Criteria, Pageant Require-

ments, Future Appearances, Qualities of Miss Pottawatomi Princess is the truth and correct to the best of your

knowledge. You understand that if you are selected Miss Potawatomi Princess 2017-2018 you will represent the

Potawatomi Nations and the Potawatomi Gathering, and will be expected to act in accordance at all times. You also

agree that you will not hold the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant Officials or Walpole Island First Nation or the

Potawatomi Gathering Organizers responsible for injury, lost or stolen articles.

Please fill out and return the complete application and required documents to Neva Isaac-Sands by Friday July 21, 2017.

Mail: Walpole Island Ezhignowenmindwaa Women Shelter, 189 Tecumseh Road, Walpole Island, Wallaceburg Ontario CANDA N8A 4K9. Clearly mark Miss Potawatomi 2017.

By Fax: 519-627-4840, Attn: Neva Isaac-Sands, Krysta Sands By Email: [email protected], subject line: Miss Potawatomi 2017

Direct any questions to Neva Isaac-Sands or Krysta Sands at 519-627-3635.

To view and upload an application, pageant criteria and agenda go to: http://walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/potawatomi-gathering-2017

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PAGEANT INFORMATION

Selection Criteria Pageant Application: All contestants applications will be screened to ensure they meet the Pageant Criteria. If they pass they will go on to

the judges to evaluate and score each entry. They will be judges on Quality of Content for the questions on the Application. The judges will

provide their totals and those will be added to each contestants scoring.

Talent Competition: Each contestant will be given a chance to introduce herself in the Potawatomi Language. Each contestant must bring

her own Talent or skill presentation. In the area of Cultural Heritage, Language, Arts Presentation, or Demonstration of her skill. Contestants

will set up a Cultural Heritage/Arts, Skill or Demonstration of their choice. Contestants will have 15-20 minutes to introduce their talent and

be scored for creativity, presentation, description and personal connection to their entry. Must be a live presentation, display and props

included. Must speak about entry for 15 minutes minimum.

Equipment and materials are the contestant’s responsibility. Judges will score each entry and will be added to the totals. Dress Wear should

be conservative and suitable for the talent/skill related to your presentation.

Dinner, Interviews and Sharing Circle: Dining Etiquette- Judges will be paying attention to proper dining etiquette and manners throughout

the dining experience. Judges will socialize and interact with the contestants. Question and answer period. The judges will be asking ques-

tions of each contestant in a group setting after dinner. Questions will be drawn out of a hat by the Contestant. Questions asked by the judg-

es in this division will pertain to the following: Cultural heritage, language and arts of Potawatomi Nation. Leadership, Current Worldly Is-

sues. Opinions and views on different topics related to self, family and nation.

Appearance- Attractiveness, grooming, quality, posture, poise, fashion sense and who reflects Potawatomi Women. Judges will be looking

for neatness, cleanliness in every detail. Meticulous care in general grooming is essential for the young ladies to be considered for Miss

Potawatomi Princess. Dress wear should be semi formal and conservative, age appropriate. Skirt or dresses are to be below the knee.

Contestant’s awareness of what is fashionable with particular attention will be given to color and coordination and blending. Poise and lady-

like behaviour in every situation will be a final consideration in this category. Personality- The aim of this part of judging is to select the girl

who rates the highest in intelligence (good common Sense), education, conversational ability, sense of humor, genuine interest in other

people and a noticeable consideration of others, projection, and a happy outlook on life in general.

Sharing Circle will be held to invite special guest Princesses to share their experiences as a princess and youth ambassador to begin the men-

toring process. All contestant will share during the circle.

Dance Competition

All Miss Potawatomi Princess contestants must register for the dance competition at Pow Wow Head Quarters Saturday August 5, 2017 at

noon. Contestants will register the style of dance you will be dancing for this division. Drum selection will be coordinated by the Potawatomi

Princess Executive Team. Songs will be requested to best suit your dance style. Judges will score each entry based on appropriate appear-

ance and regalia design, dance ability, general respectful etiquette and poise. Scores will be added to the totals.

Public Relations: All Contestants are encouraged to be in attendance and engaging in the Potawatomi Gathering activities and events. It is

encouraged for the contestants in making friends with other youth in attendance. Judges will observe contestants through out the Pota-

watomi Gathering and provide one score in this area which will be added to the contestants totals.

Raffle Fundraiser: All contestants will be selling raffle tickets during the Potawatomi Gathering. Tickets will be provided at Pageant Head-

quarters located on the grounds at the Potawatomi Gathering. Contestants will receive points for participating.

Selection of Princess: The winner of the Miss Potawatomi Princess 2017 will be announced on Saturday afternoon at the Pow-Wow.

Totals will be made available after the pageant if the contestants wish to view them.

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PAGEANT INFORMATION

Pageant Eligibility Requirements • Must be female, single and never married.

• Must have no dependants.

• Must live a healthy drug and alcohol free lifestyle.

• Must be 13 years of age by January 1 2017 and not over the age of 19 years of age on the date of the

Miss Potawatomi Princess coronation (August 2017).

• Must show proof of Tribal enrollment (Copy of status card/tribal card).

• Must sign a liability waiver on the application

• Must attend and provide own transportation to this Potawatomi Gathering 2017.

• Must agree to comply with all Pageant rules as established by the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant

Executive Team and Potawatomi Gathering Organizers with the possibility of disqualification for infrac-

tions. If you are not able to meet these requirements satisfactorily, you will be expected to withdraw

from your position, respectfully and the runner-up will assume as princess.

At any time the pageant criteria and eligibility requirements are subject to change by the committee with

clear explanation to the competing contestants.

Future Appearances The new Miss Potawatomi Princess 2017 is expected to attend next years 2018 Potawatomi Gathering.

Walpole Island will sponsor her travel and accommodations for her to attend that gathering.

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Qualities of a Miss Potawatomi Princess

Contestant The Miss Potawatomi Princess is not a beauty contest; however, it strives to find a representative who

will act, speak, and dress in a manner consistent with the prestige the title deserves. Miss Potawatomi is

the Ideal Potawatomi youth ambassador. This young woman would have the following qualities.

•Desire to be a role model and leader in her community and promote Potawatomi Tribes/First Nation Cultural Heritage/Arts and the Good Life “Minobiimaadziwiin”.

•Love of our Cultural Heritage, Language and the Arts.

•Desire to act as the official representative of Healthy Potawatomi Youth to the general public, includ-ing the following traits:

•Unexcelled sportsmanship

•High moral and ethical character

•Understanding of the Potawatomi Cultural Heritage, Language and Arts.

•Ability to introduce herself in the Potawatomi language. (Name, Clan, Home Territory, Nation)

•Interest in furthering her chosen career through higher education and special training.

•Appreciation for the rewards she receives and the value of the many sponsors of the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant.

•Ability to introduce herself in the Potawatomi language. (Name, Clan, Home Territory, Nation)

•Interest in furthering her chosen career through higher education and special training.

•Appreciation for the rewards she receives and the value of the many sponsors of the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant.

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SPECIAL FUNDRAISER

Raffle Fundraiser Start Date: Wednesday August 2, 2017 to be drawn Saturday August 5, 2017 5:00 p.m.

Location: Potawatomi Gathering @ Walpole Island Sport Complex Grounds August 2-August 4, 2017

Potawatomi Pow-wow @ Highbanks Park Saturday August 5, 2017.

Fundraiser

The Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant Planning Committee and Pageant Organizers support the contestants in holding a

raffle during the Potawatomi Gathering 2017. The money fundraised will be gifted to the Winning Miss Potawatomi Princess

for her future travel funds to attend pow-wows and gatherings of her choice. Past Princesses' have fundraised their own mon-

ey to travel around turtle Island during their reigning year as Miss Potawatomi Princess.

Past Princesses’ have been sponsored or hosted when attending other pow-wows or gathering by that community and pow-

wow organizers. Sometimes they have been invited. It is up to the Miss Potawatomi Princess and her supporters to arrange

her appearances and all related expenses. We hope that this fundraising effort will give her a good jump start on her travel

fund.

All contestants will be asked to sell tickets and mingle with the public during the Potawatomi Gathering. We also have the pre-

sent and past Miss Potawatomi Princesses volunteering to also assist with this raffle.

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General Information The prestigious Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant has a home with the Potawatomi Gathering 2017.

Miss Potawatomi Princess reigns over the nine Potawatomi Nation Communities of North America. She

is official royalty and serves as official hostess to the Miss Potawatomi Princess contestants and visitors

for 2017-2018. Crowning will follow the Final Competition on Saturday August 5, 2017.

As the Walpole Island Three Fires Ezhignowenmindwaa Women Shelter Organizers of the Miss Potawato-

mi Princess , they have pledged to make it a memorable experience for spectators and contestants alike,

and in turn, asks for full cooperation. The Three Fires Ezhignowenmindwaa Women Shelter coordinators

are very confident that the Miss Potawatomi Princess chosen this year will represent her community in a

grand manner while promoting the Cultural Heritage, Language and Arts of Potawatomi Nation through-

out her reign.

The pageant will be intense and demanding. This is a time when one’s entire attention and energy should

be given to competing; a time of total concentration. The winner will go on to represent Potawatomi Na-

tion and will have many fantastic opportunities before her.

If there is anything the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant Executive Team can do for any contestant to

make her preparations easier, please do not hesitate to ask. The Pageant Executive Team Director, Neva

Isaac-Sands can be contacted at the Walpole Island Women Shelter (519) 627-3635.

Miss Potawatomi Princess official reign will begin August 5, 2017 and will run for one year till the next

Potawatomi Gathering. During the period from her selection to the official start to her reign she will be

known as “Miss Potawatomi Princess Lady-In-Waiting” and will be called upon to make appearances in

that capacity. Requests for her to be present at Community Events could be made by other Tribes and

Nations. Miss Potawatomi will inform the nine other communities of how she wishes to be contacted.

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Judging

All judges are carefully selected and are invited to judge this pageant because of their ability and expertise. The judges will be

instructed to visit with all contestants as scheduled in order to get to know them. The selected judges will be from other Pota-

watomi communities and not from Bkejwanong Territory.

Should a judge be approached by any contestant’s family, friends, or others whose intent is to influence or harass, that judge

will report contact to the Pageant Executive Team and appropriate corrective action will be taken.

As in all competitions, whether it is a pageant or a game of sport, there can be only one first place winner. However, everyone

who participates is a winner and an enriched individual because of this experience. In this instance, each contestant can do

much in her own area to promote the great Cultural Heritage, Language and Arts and to create future interest in Miss Pota-

watomi Princess Pageants.

In the case of a tie in the final scoring, the high score in personality will determine the winner. Any tie still existing will be

settled by the judges in a special meeting.

Transportation during the pageant

Each contestant is responsible for transportation to and from the pageant. All transportation needs during the pageant will be

the responsibility of the contestants.

Clothing

This is not a clothes contest; however, contestants are expected with few exceptions, to be in semi formal/traditional dress at

all times. Wardrobe suggestions are as follows for the competition:

Two dressy outfits-skirts and dresses. Skirts and Shirts to reflect traditional or contemporary Potawatomi designs.

Pow-wow regalia.

No banners or tiaras of any type may be worn during the pageant other than the one supplied by the pageant.

Security

As soon as a contestant has checked in for an event, she is welcomed to rest at the Pageant Headquarters and interact with

the public. The Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant Officials are not responsible for lost or stolen articles; however all neces-

sary precautions will be taken to prevent loss.

Parents, Relatives and Friends

The Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant welcomes and encourages the presence and support of parents, relatives and friends

of the contestants but wants everyone to know there is very little unscheduled time during the Dinner and Interview competi-

tion on Friday August 4, 2017. All other are open to the general public.

At no time will parents, relatives or friends of any contestant be allowed to interfere with the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pag-

eant.

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AGENDA

Preliminary Competition– Talent Competition Thursday August 3, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Location: Walpole Island Sports Complex Hall

Because it is a community wide event, the Miss Potawatomi Princess Pageant Executive Team reserves the right to hold a

preliminary competition to screen the applicants vying for the title of Miss Potawatomi Princess.

The preliminary competition will be held Thursday August 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. location Walpole Island Sport Complex Hall.

Contestants will be judged in

• Each contestant will be given a chance to introduce herself in the Potawatomi Language.

• Each contestant must bring her own Talent or skill presentation. In the area of Cultural Heritage, Language or Arts

Presentation, or Demonstration of her skill.

• Contestants will set up a Cultural Heritage/Arts, Skill or Demonstration of their choice. Contestants will have 15-20

minutes to introduce their talent and be scored for creativity, presentation, description and personal connection to

their entry.

• Contestants can set up in the Sports Complex Hall at 6:30 p.m. Introductions and Talent Show will take place at 7:00

p.m.

• Must be a live presentation, display and props included.

• Must speak about entry for 15 minutes minimum.

• Equipment and materials are the contestant’s responsibility.

• Judges will score each entry and will be added to the totals.

• Dress Wear should be conservative and suitable for the talent/skill related to your presentation.

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AGENDA

Secondary Competition– Dinner, Interviews and

Sharing Circle Friday August 4, 2017 5:00 p.m.

Location: Blackgoose Restaurant, 525 James Street, Wallaceburg, Ontario PHONE: (519) 627-4444

Dining Etiquette- Judges will be paying attention to proper dining etiquette and manners throughout the dining experience.

Judges will socialize and interact with the contestants.

Question and answer period. The judges will be asking questions of each contestant in a group setting after dinner. Questions

will be drawn out of a hat by the Contestant. Questions asked by the judges in this division will pertain to the following:

Cultural heritage, language and arts of Potawatomi Nation.

Leadership, Current Worldly Issues.

Opinions and views on different topics related to self, family and nation.

Appearance- Attractiveness, grooming, quality, posture, poise, fashion sense and who reflects Potawatomi Women. Judges

will be looking for neatness, cleanliness in every detail. Meticulous care in general grooming is essential for the young ladies to

be considered for Miss Potawatomi Princess.

Dress wear should be semi formal and conservative, age appropriate. Skirt or dresses are to be below the knee.

Contestant’s awareness of what is fashionable with particular attention will be given to color and coordination and blending.

Poise and ladylike behaviour in every situation will be a final consideration in this category.

Personality- The aim of this part of judging is to select the girl who rates the highest in intelligence (good common Sense), ed-

ucation, conversational ability, sense of humor, genuine interest in other people and a noticeable consideration of others,

projection, and a happy outlook on life in general.

Sharing Circle will be held to invite special guest Princesses to share their experiences as a princess and youth ambassador to

begin the mentoring process. All contestant will share during the circle.

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AGENDA

Final Competition– Dance Competition Saturday August 5, 2017 2:00 p.m.

Location: Pow-Wow Circle @ MC Tent

Dance Competition

All Miss Potawatomi Princess contestants must register for the dance competition at Pow Wow Head Quarters Saturday Au-

gust 5, 2017 at noon. Contestants will register the style of dance you will be dancing for this division.

Drum selection will be coordinated by the Potawatomi Princess Executive Team. Songs will be requested to best suit your

dance style.

Judges will score each entry based on appropriate appearance and regalia design, dance ability, general respectful etiquette

and poise. Scores will be added to the totals.

This is the final Competition of the Pageant. Contestants are invited to relax, change clothing if they wish for the coronation

ceremony.

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