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On Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Museum at the Bighorns in Downtown Sheridan, there will be a program in conjunction with the current museum exhibit featuring All-American Indian Days and the Miss Indian American Pageant.
Fifty years after her year of service as Miss Indian America XXII, 1975–1976, deana harragarra waters reflects on the history, legacy, and her own journey as Miss Indian America XXII, an experience that became a profound part of her life.
Her presentation is more than a look back at the past. The story of All American Indian Days and Miss Indian America is not simply about what we choose to remember, it is about what we must remember. It is a story worth retelling as we continue the work of listening, asking thoughtful questions, and building deeper understanding across cultures.
By revisiting this shared history, we honor the legacy of All American Indian Days and the many Indian women whose voices, experiences, and advocacy remain an important part of our collective story.
Isabella Yellowtail will reflect on her year as WYO Rodeo Queen and share what growing up Crow means to her and how it is influencing her life on the ranch and in the classroom.
We will be joined by several former Miss Indian America ladies and their families all with stories to share.
After the museum program, at 2:00 p.m., there will be a dedication and an unveiling of the All-American Indian Days Plaque at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. It is a gift from the Miss Indian America Collective to the community of Sheridan.
The plaque will be located directly across from a plaque that honors the peace between the Cheyenne and the Absaroka nations in 1932. The wording on that plaque is as follows – The warfare and enmity which has existed for generations between the Cheyenne and Absaroka nations was solemnly terminated here June 20, 1932 when the chiefs of both nations smoked the pipe of peace together and took each other’s hands in friendship. May this friendship endure forever. The monument was erected by the Sheridan Wyo. Rodeo Inc. in commemoration of this historical event. It is said that the peace pipe was smoked.
At 3:00 everyone is invited to walk about the Miss Indian America Trail at The Arboretum on the south side of the Trail End State Historic Site.
There is a plaque the MIAC (Miss Indian American Collective) installed two years ago at the Kendrick Park Arboretum. They have also installed trees, bushes and a bench to assist the city with this beautification project located next to the bison & elk pasture. The Miss Indian America Collective currently represents 15 Miss Indian Americas, their families and several former AAID board members, judges and host families.
All are invited to attend the event.
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