Miss Navajo

On Saturday night a new Miss America was crowned. The pageant got me thinking about whether a Native American woman has ever won. Way back in 1926, Norma Smallwood was not only given the Miss America title but also the honor of being the first Native American to win. During my research, I found a pageant strictly for Native American women called Miss Navajo. Pageant contestants must be unmarried, over 18 years of age, be a high school graduate, and be able to speak the Navajo language. They compete in such activities such as: answering traditional and modern Navajo customs questions both in Navajo and English, sheep butchering, and performing a talent. Unlike most pageants, Miss Navajo focuses on the beauty within.

Here's a link to their website: http://www.missnavajocouncil.org/main.htm

Also, can you image the Miss America contestants trying to butcher a sheep?