Miss Six Nations
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Miss Six Nations is an annual cultural ambassador competition associated with the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation. The pageant has been part of the Six Nations Fall
Fair
since the 1940s. It is held on the first Thursday after Labour Day
. Contestants from the community enter categories such as Little Miss, Miss Mini, Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Teen and Miss Six Nations.
Jesse Brant, Miss Six Nations 2004, just 3 weeks after her 17th birthday, became the youngest known Miss Six Nations in its nearly 50 year history.
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since the 1940s. It is held on the first Thursday after Labour Day
Labour Day
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. Contestants from the community enter categories such as Little Miss, Miss Mini, Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Teen and Miss Six Nations.
Recipients
| Former Miss Six Nations Titleholders | Year | age during reign | Nation | Clan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shala Williams | 2009 | 17 | Tuscarora | Mohawk |
| Alyssa General | 2008 | 20 | Mohawk | Turtle |
| Jessie Anthony | 2007 | 22 | Onondaga | Beaver |
| Stephanie Williams | 2006 | 22 | Cayuga | Wolf |
| Dakota Brant Dakota Brant Dakota Brant was born August 11, 1987 at Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Her citizenship belongs with the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan.... |
2005 | 18 | Mohawk | Turtle |
| Jesse Brant | 2004 | 17 | Mohawk | Turtle |
| Ashley Thomas-Jeffrey | 2003 | 19 | Mohawk | Turtle |
| Candace Jamieson | 2002 | ? | ? | ? |
| Tia Smith | 2001 | 21 | Cayuga | Wolf |
| Theda Brant | 1998 | 18 | Mohawk | Turtle |
| Sarah Davis | 1997 | ? | ? | ? |
| Niki Skye | 1987 | ? | ? | ? |
| Cindy Skye | 1976 | ? | ? | ? |
| Verna Martin, then Brenda Davis (née Bomberry) | 1975 | ? | ? | ? |
| Linda Martin | 1974 | ? | ? | ? |
Jesse Brant, Miss Six Nations 2004, just 3 weeks after her 17th birthday, became the youngest known Miss Six Nations in its nearly 50 year history.