June 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

Brianda Robillard, from Black Lake Denesuline First Nation representing Saskatchewan, is one of 20 delegates competing to be the next Miss Indigenous Canada 2026.

“I feel very honoured to represent my community,” said Robillard.

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.

She was drawn to the program by how they presented the importance of leadership and ethics.

“They are trying to teach Indigenous women to embrace their culture, their identity, their leadership skills, empowering other women, getting yourself out there and what I can do to help,” said Robillard.

The program was created to equip young Indigenous people with the skills they need to succeed as community leaders and give back to their communities.

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