Miss Indian Nations XV

Shere Lynn Wright

Tribal Affiliations
Sicangu Lakota / Rosebud

Personal Information

26 years old, from Rosebud, SD
Parents Lenard and Daisy Wright, one brother Andrew and one sister Lene
Graduate of Todd County High School in Mission, SD
High school varsity cheerleader for 3 years
High school drill team instructor, choreographer
High school Homecoming Queen
After high school attended Sinte Gleska University
Twice honored with title of Sinte Gleska University Miss Wikoshlaka (Young Woman)
During this reign represented the university by attending cultural functions, performing Lakota sign language and public speaking, and sharing Lakota cultural history with other nations and non-members
Active member of the He Sapa Wacipi/Black Hills Powwow and Vice President of the powwow committee
Miss Indian Day, St. Francis Wacipi, St. Francis, SD
Miss Teen Rosebud, Rosebud Fair, Rosebud, SD (twice)
1st Runner Up Miss Indian Nations, United Tribes Wacipi, Bismarck, ND
1st Runner Up Miss Indian World, Gathering of Nation Powwow, Albuquerque, NM
Miss He Sapa Win/Miss Black Hills, Black Hills Wacipi, Rapid City, SD

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2006-2007
Ponka-We Victors
Tohono O'odham and Ponca Nations

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2004-2006
Bobbie Rae Sage
Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara ~ Mandaree, ND

Miss Indian Nations XII
2003-2004
Cody Harjo
Seminole/Otoe/Creek ~ Ada, OK

Miss Indian Nations XI
2002-2003
Vijaya Sharee Watson
San Carlos Apache Nation

Miss Indian Nations X
2001-2002
Dillene Sunshine Hoffman
White Mountain Apache ~ White River, Arizona

Miss Indian Nations IX
2000-2001
Ivy Kim Scott
Peigan Nation Blackfoot Confederacy ~ Alberta, Canada

Miss Indian Nations VIII
1999-2000
Vonnie Jo Alberts
Arikara/Dakota ~ Fort Berthold, ND

Miss Indian Nations VII
1998-1999
Sunny Walker
Standing Rock Sioux ~ Fort Yates, ND

Miss Indian Nations VI
1997-1998
Jolene One Star
Sicangu/Lakota/Oneida/Seneca ~ Two Strike, SD

Miss Indian Nations V
1995-1997
J.C. Lonetree
HoChunk Nation ~ Tahlequah, OK

Miss Indian Nations IV
1994-1995
Teresa Snow
Nakoda Sioux/Yuma Quechan ~ Alberta, Canada

Miss Indian Nations III
1993-1994
Carmelita Leonard
Navajo Nation ~ Gallup, NM

Miss Indian Nations II
1992-1993
Elizabeth Marie Olney
Chippewa/Cree ~ Havre, MT

Miss Indian Nations I
1991-1992
Avanelle Jo (A.J.) Gillette
Arikara ~ Denver, CO

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