Miss Indian World competition: take a look at winners from past 7 years
The Miss Indian World Competition took place at the Kiva Auditorium on Thursday April 28th, 2022. Pictured is contestant Tashina Red Hawk walking down the aisle to the stage.
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In honor of the upcoming event, here is a look back at the winners from the past seven years.
Miss Indian World winners 2016-2023
Tashina Red Hawk 2022-2023 winner
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The Miss Indian World Competition took place at the Kiva Auditorium on Thursday April 28th, 2022. Contestant Tashina Red Hawk not only won Miss Indian World but also won the Horse Parade contest.Roberto E. Rosales
Tashina Red Hawk 2022-2023 winner
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The Miss Indian World Competition took place at the Kiva Auditorium on Thursday April 28th, 2022. Pictured is contestant Tashina Red Hawk walking down the aisle to the stage.Roberto E. Rosales
Cheyenne Kippenberger 2019-2021 winner
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Taylor Talbi Denzhoone Susan 2018-19 winner
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Miss Indian World 2018-19, Taylor Talbi Denzhoone Susan, is White Mountain Apache/Walker River Paiute.Source: Derek Mathews
Taylor Talbi Denzhoone Susan 2028-2019 winner
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Standing before the world's largest tepee, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and the 2018-2019 Miss Indian World, Taylor Susan, attend a news conference Monday to welcome the 36th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow April 22, 2019.Journal File
Raven Swamp 2017 winner
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Raven Swamp, 23, of Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada, and a member of the Mohawk tribe, was crowned 2017 Miss Indian World at the 34th Annual Gathering of Nations on Saturday April 29, 2017.Courtesy Gathering of Nations
Danielle Ta'Sheena Finn 2016-2017 winner
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Danielle Ta'Sheena Finn is crowned Miss Indian World on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the 33rd annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, N.M. Finn, of Porcupine, North Dakota, and a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, was chosen from among 24 Native American women from different tribes and traditions. The pageant closed three days of festivities at what's considered North America's largest powwow. (James Korenchen/Gathering of Nations via AP)AP
People prepare for the Grand Entry of Dancers during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque on Saturday, April 29, 2023.Chancey Bush
Kevin Haywahe, Lakota, of northern Canada prepares for the Grand Entrance during the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Chancey Bush/Albuquerque Journal)
Hundreds of people take part in the Grand Entry of Dancers on the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)Eddie Moore
Skyej Beasley, Shoshone/Bannock, from North Dakota, performs during the competition singing and dancing at the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)Eddie Moore
Slock-I-Wash, Yakama, from Washington State, takes part in a dance during the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)Eddie Moore
Ambrose Day-Bedeau, 16, from Minnesota, performs during the competition singing and dancing at the 2nd day of the Gathering of Nations. The three day celebration of Native American people is going on at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque, Friday, April 28, 2023. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)Eddie Moore
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