Princess Pageant

Event

The NSMSG Princess Pageant competition consists of female participants within the bantam and midget age groups that have full status cards and have been identified for competition by the Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia.

Date/Time
Tuesday, August 21, 2018: 8:00pm – 12:00am – Opening Night
Wednesday, August 22, 2018: 8:00pm – 12:00am – Crowning of the Queen

Venue

Noel R. Denny Memorial Pow Wow Grounds

Eskasoni, NS

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Participants

Divisions

Bantam Ages 13-15 (born 2003, 2004, 2005)
Midget Ages 16-18 (born 2000, 2001, 2002)

Number of Athletes

Each community may enter a maximum of two (2) female participants.

Number of Coaches

It is recommended that each community have at least one (1) coach/chaperone.

General Rules

  • Contestants must be between the ages of 15-19 years of age.
  • Contestants must be young girls of aboriginal descent.
  • Contestants must be attending school with good effort and good attendance.
  • Contestants must have knowledge of their cultural values.
  • Contestants must be available the week of the NSMSG, involvement in NSMSG sport activities will be considered.
  • Contestants must present themselves with dignity and be presentable at all times.
  • When Miss NSMSG is requested to attend a function and is unable to attend the first runner up is to attend in her place and the 2nd runner up will be approached if the 1st runner up is unable to attend.

Competition Format

The competition format will be determined by the number of entries.

Officials

All officials will be designated and approved by the Host Community.

Field of Play/Equipment Requirements

  1. Completed registration form
  2. Proof of age/ancestry (Indian Status Card Required)
  3. Talent
  4. Regalia and/or formal wear

Competition Rules

Contestants will be judged on the following: Personality, Intellect, Poise, Talent, Ability to communicate with people, Community and charity interests, Public speaking, Interview, Stage presence, Dedication and commitment, Biography, Sincerity, Honesty, Sense of Humour, Morals and ethics, Manners, Promptness, Questions, etc.

Winning Contestant

The Winner will receive:

  • Crown & Sash
  • Bouquet of flowers
  • Miscellaneous gifts from sponsors

At the end of the competition, the successful contestant will be crowned Miss Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games Queen for a one (1) year term.

Princess Pageant Coordinator

Alexis Stevens