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Open to contestants age 6 to 21
Red Lake Royalty 2014/15 Contest
The Red Lake Royalty Contest is open to contestants age 6 to 21
Contest sessions held at the 2014 Red Lake Fair Pow-wow
The contest is open to all enrolled Red Lake youth
Categories
Senior Miss Red Lake Nation: age 14 to 21
Senior Red Lake Brave: age 14 to 21
Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: age 6 to 13
Junior Red Lake Brave: age 6 to 13
Newly crowned royalty will receive a scholarship of $2,500 which can be used for upgrading regalia, travel and meals for
pow-wows, school supplies
Royalty must be available to attend community events
when called upon
All royalty contestants will receive
school supplies and a new backpack
Contest applications and rules can be obtained from:
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth areas:
Cheyenne King, phone: 612-600-6193 or email: cheyenneking@gmail.com
Red Lake Reservation area:
Elaine Johnson at 679-2332 after 4:30
Mooney Johnson, Suzy Roy,
Jackie "JR" Caldwell – Or call 679-5940 for more information
Entries For RED LAKE NATION ROYALTY 2014-2015
Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, August 1, 2013. Sorry, no exceptions.
Include the following with your application form:
• Certificate of Red Lake Enrollment (which can be obtained from the Tribal Enrollment Office)
• A recent photo of you in your dance regalia
• Written Essay (1-2 pages) about: ♦yourself, ♦your family, ♦school activities, ♦knowledge of your tribe: the Red Lake Nation, ♦prepared speech as to why you would like to be selected as the new:
Red Lake Nation Royalty
Best of Luck!!
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
MISS RED LAKE NATION
JR. MISS RED LAKE NATION
SR. RED LAKE NATION BRAVE
JR. RED LAKE NATION BRAVE
• Must be available for all functions sponsored by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
• Must be a student in good standing and have good school attendance
• Must be a role model for all young men and women of the Red Lake Nation
• Smoking, use of alcohol, drugs or any mind altering substances are prohibited.
• Must not have hickies.
• Profane language will not be permitted.
• No Cyber Bullying or harassing behavior on the Internet including inappropriate behavior on Facebook.
• No gang activity will be tolerated.
• Any reports of misconduct to the Royalty Committee will be considered and appropriate action will be taken as follows:
1. Verbal reprimand
2. Written warning
3. Title will be taken with replacement by Alternate who will also abide by the same rules and regulations.
• Alternate will assume Title for the remainder of the Reign.
• Funds allocated as per Tribal Council in the amount of $2,500 each are designated as Scholarship funds and will be used primarily for upgrading dance regalia, education necessities, and least of all, travel.
• No funds from the Tribal Council Donations Committee will be appropriated for Give-Aways or Specials.
• The Royalty Committee is responsible for approving funds which are requested
• Royalty is required to be registered and has to participate in all Grand Entries wherever your travel takes you.
• Full regalia must include moccasins, leggings, etc. Sashes and Crowns must be worn at all times except when competing in contests.
• All Royalty (Miss Red Lake Nation, Jr. Miss Red Lake Nation, Sr. Red Lake Brave, and Jr. Red Lake Brave) are responsible ONLY to the Royalty Committee.
• ANY COMPLAINTS ARE TO BE DIRECTED TO SAID COMMITTEE.
• The Royalty Committee is comprised of past Princesses and Braves, as authorized by Red Lake Tribal Council Resolution No. 176-95 and Resolution No. 122-05, setting guidelines and procedures for the Red Lake Nation Royalty.
• A CODE OF ETHICS must be signed by the new Royalty and Parent/Guardian.
• All former Royalty can compete again, but with a limit of two terms as a winner.
IMPORTANT TO ALL CONTESTANTS:
Contestants must remain standing in the Grand Entry during prayer and
Veterans Songs. No loud talking or laughing during this time. This should be observed at ALL POW-WOWS.
ALSO
JUDGING RESULTS WILL BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION SHOULD ANYONE WISH TO MAKE A REQUEST.
FINALLY
Smile. Have fun and know that the Red Lake Nation loves you.
You make us proud.
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