Past Miss Indian Worlds
This page honors the distinguished titleholders who have represented Miss Indian World since its inception 41 years ago.
For the past 42 years, the Miss Indian World pageant has been a highlight of the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The inaugural Miss Indian World pageant was held in 1984. Since its inception, young women (18-25) have traveled to represent their tribes and communities to compete for the coveted crown. Its purpose was to give young Native American women an opportunity to showcase their tribes and cultures, and serve as a cultural Ambassador of Native Americans by demonstrating the pride and continuance of the diverse cultures of Native People.
As the largest and most prestigious cultural pageant, young women represented their tribal communities, traveling from northern Alaska, Canada, South America, Puerto Rico, and countless communities in between to join us at the Gathering of Nations. The competition included public speaking, traditional talent, interview, essay, and dance.
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| 1984-1985 Codi High Elk | 1985-1986 Shelly Valdez | 1986-1987 Lisa Ewauk | 1987-1988 Celeste Tootoosis |
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| 1987-1988 Jovanna Plenty (August – April) |
1988-1989 Prairie Rose Little Sky (April – August) |
1989-1990 Tammy Deann Billey |
1990-1991 Lovina Louie |
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| 1991-1992 Janet Saupitty |
1992-1993 Lanette Asepermy |
1993-1994 Gloria Snow |
1994-1995 J.C. Lonetree |
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| 1995-1996 Crystal Pewo |
1996-1997 Andrea Jack |
1997-1998 Shayai Lucero |
1998-1999 April Whittemore |
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| 1999-2000 Mitzi Tolino |
2000-2001 Lillian ‘Cepa’ Sparks |
2001-2002 Ke Aloha May Cody Alo |
2002-2003 Tia Smith |
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| 2003-2004 Onawa Lynn Lacy |
2004-2005 Delana Smith |
2005-2006 Cassie Thomas |
2006-2007 Violet John |
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| 2007-2008 Megan Young |
2008-2009 Nicole Alek’aq Colbert |
2009-2010 Brooke Grant |
2010-2011 Dakota Brant |
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| 2011-2012 Marjorie Tahbone |
2012-2013 Jessa Rae Growing Thunder |
2013-2014 Kansas K. Begaye |
2014-2015 Taylor Thomas |
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| 2015-2016 Cheyenne Brady |
2016-2017 Danielle Ta’Sheena Fin |
2017 Raven Swamp |
2018-2019 Taylor Susan |
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| 2019-2021 Cheyenne Kippenberger |
2022-2023 Tashina Red Hawk |
2023-2024 Tori McConnell | 2024-2025 Kassie John |
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| 2025-2026 Dania Wahwasuck |