June 30, 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

Anna Nateweyes, a 22-year-old from Sandy Bay Saskatchewan and a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, is one of 20 delegates participating in the 2026 Miss Indigenous Canada competition.

Miss Indigenous Canada is a leadership development and ambassador program, geared towards First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth. The final event will be held on Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario from July 20th-25th 2026.

Following past delegates on Facebook, Nateweyes said, “It was just something I’ve always wished that I can be a part of, my dream or what I wished for is true.”

When she initially applied for the competition, she was halfway through her pregnancy with her first child.

“I was really hesitant to apply because I was kind of afraid of having a big belly during the competition, but then I realized, even if I did have a big belly that’s fine because that’s something really special to me,” said Nateweyes.

Having just had her child a month ago, she said she is excited to take her baby girl with her to the competition and talk about her experience.

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June 30, 2026
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
Anna Nateweyes, a 22-year-old from Sandy Bay Saskatchewan and a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, is one of 20 delegates participating in the 2026 Miss Indigenous Canada competition.
Miss Indigenous Canada is a leadership development and ambassador program, geared towards First Nations, M&eacute;tis, and Inuit youth. The final event will be held on Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario from July 20th-25th 2026.
Following past delegates on Facebook, Nateweyes said, &ldquo;It was just something I&rsquo;ve always wished that I can be a part of, my dream or what I wished for is true.&rdquo;
When she initially applied for the competition, she was halfway through her pregnancy with her first child.
&ldquo;I was really hesitant to apply because I was kind of afraid of having a big belly during the competition, but then I realized, even if I did have a big belly that&rsquo;s fine because that&rsquo;s something really special to me,&rdquo; said Nateweyes.
Having just had her child a month ago, she said she is excited to take her baby girl with her to the competition and talk about her experience.
to continue reading the article go to mcbradio.com

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