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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mayetta, Kansas woman crowned Miss Indian World
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Last month marked a proud moment for Mayetta, Kansas when one of its own, Dania Wahwasuck was crowned Miss Indian World at the Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque. In April, 23 women competed for Miss Indian World. The Gathering of Nations is one of the country's largest inter-tribal powwows. The competition consists of dancing, talent, interview, and public speaking portions. Dania Wahwasuck, from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation had the chance to represent her native people. 'Learning more about my tribe. One thing that has always stuck with me that I was taught was to live for our people now, for those who came before us and those who come after us,' Miss Indian World Winner, Dania Wahwasuck said. Dania is a 24-year-old student at the University of Kansas. She is studying leadership in diversity and inclusion with an emphasis on indigenous studies. She says her mission is to uplift youth and advocate for education. 'Being a leader in a sense too that I'm just uplifting and inspiring others is just who I am,' Wahwasuck said. 'And that's just a part of my journey too.' Wahwasuck has been competing in Native American pageants since she was a the course of her life, she has been learning the Potawatomi language. Evergy Plaza hosts Nighttime Food Truck Festival She says this competition helped her learn more about herself. 'I always tell people when I'm learning my Potawatomi language, it makes me feel more connected to my people today, but also my ancestors,' Wahwasuck said. 'And I'm learning too, that it also makes me feel more connected to myself because that's who we are.' Since her win at Miss Indian World, Wahwasuck has been traveling the country aiming to foster a strong sense of community in Indian country. She says she will be attending next year's competition to support the new contestants. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Should the Hudson's Bay Company be allowed to sell its Indigenous art?
Social Sharing The Hudson Bay Company has made a controversial decision to sell off its collection of Indigenous art and artifacts as part of its liquidation efforts. Today on Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with Indigenous Studies professor and Winnipeg Press columnist Niigaan James Sinclair about this decision and how it could impact Indigenous cultural preservation efforts. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube:
