About Us
Changing Winds Cultural Society
The Changing Winds Cultural Society was founded in 1995 by the late Shirley Wapskineh as an organization to sponsor the annual Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Competition and Performance and its annual title winners. Changing Winds has since evolved into a nonprofit organization. Shirley had also served on the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women Committee, the sponsor of the Miss and Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma pageant as well as the Miss Indian World organization.
All the Miss Indian Oklahoma City contestants compete in front of an audience and are judged on the following: A personal introduction using their tribal language and a presentation of a description and history of their tribal regalia. The Miss and Jr. Miss contestants are additionally required to do a performance of a tribal talent and to participate in a closed interview process with five judges. The judges are selected by a vote of the Changing Winds Cultural Society Committee and consist of one non-Native, one former Miss Indian Oklahoma City title holder and three Native judges. Our judges are chosen because they have a history of supporting Native Youth and hold a knowledge of and are active in our Native Culture. The judges are selected and confirmed several months prior to the competition and their identities are known only by the committee until the night of the competition.
For the title winners, Shirley wanted to provide a platform for these Native Princesses to get out into the community and represent our Native People, their families, and their tribes. The Oklahoma City Princess titles are different in that, they learn and perform sign language, share their tribal languages, do meet & greets and dance exhibitions when appropriate, at private, civic, government, corporate, religious, and tribal events throughout the year in and around Oklahoma City. These appearances are understood to be a priority for the title holders. The princesses also represent the organization at Pow Wows and Native gatherings. There is not a fee for their appearances, but organizations are asked to give each princess a honorarium.
Officers:
Leslie Tanyan - Chairwoman
Madonna Myers - Vice-Chairwoman
Angel Reed - Treasurer
Rebecca Hamilton - Secretary
Committee Members:
Robert Deere, Claudette Eckiwardy, Lori Switch, Yonavea Hawkins,
Hilary Fields, Kendell Frazier, Patricia McDaniels-Gomez, Alexis Edwards, Madison Fixico, Lisa- Johnson Frazier
Our history
1992 was the founding of Changing Winds Cultural Society with the first Miss Indian Oklahoma City titleholder and 1994 the first Jr. Miss titleholder. By 1995 the Little Miss titleholder was added. Shirley Wapskineh had dream of providing leadership roles for Native American youth. Though the officers and committee miss her tenacity, leadership, and dedication we strive to continue her dream. As Shirley loved to say "May you always walk in beauty"
Our mission
Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for Native American Youth to experience leadership roles in the community and to create an awareness of the potential of "Native American Youth as Future Leaders". Sponsors of the Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Competition.
Former Oklahoma City Royalty
Thank you to all our former titleholders! As Ms. Shirley would say "May you always walk in beauty."
1992 – 1994
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Jamie Barse
1994 – 1995
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Jacquie Bond
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Kalonie Rene’ Hulbutta
1995 – 1996
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Kalonie Rene’ Hulbutta
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Nicole Plumley
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Erica Lowe
1996 – 1997
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Kristina Gardner
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – BJ McDaniels
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Shalimar Plumley
1997 – 1998
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Jonita Neash
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Erin Chibitty
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Elizabeth Norman
1998 – 1999
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Crystal Yeahquo
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Mauli Watkins
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Quannah Kennedy
1999 – 2000
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Erin Chibitty
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Susan Tiger-Monessy
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Bronwyn Gordon
2000 – 2001
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Melissa Standing
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Andrea Kihega
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Sunny Loneman
2001 – 2002
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Laquita Harjo
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Elizabeth Norman
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Raven Cabaniss
2002 – 2003
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Jasmine Ricker-Fish
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Quannah Kennedy
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Mikela Ricker
2003 – 2004
Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Renda Elaina Walters
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Sarah Jayne Billy
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City – Breanna Nicole Adams
2004 – 2005
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Candice Parker
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Kiana Factor
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City —Wakeah Bread
2005– 2006
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Lacey Montemayor
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Thomasann Kaudle-Kaule
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City —Susie Factor
2006– 2007
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Elizabeth Norman
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Susie Factor
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City —Tara Goodfox
2007– 2008
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Bronwyn Gordon
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Holly Factor
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City —Kaylon Wood
2008– 2009
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Courtney Tsotigh
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Raven Morgan
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Andi Parnacher
2009– 2010
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Brianna Chavez
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Aysia Kemble
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Gabrielle Padilla
2010– 2011
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Sonia Hoffman
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Dalecia Satepauhoodle
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Sierra Price
2011– 2012
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Stephanie Tehauno
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Kaylon Wood
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Rachel Scott
2012– 2013
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Brooke Kihega
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Lindsey Harjo
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Anoli Billy
2013– 2014
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Raven Morgan
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Chyna Chupco
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Akiane Bates
2014– 2015
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Liyahna Bender
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Kyra Holata
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Nivy Chibitty
2015– 2016
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Alexis Tanyan
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Alaina Reed
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Perla Gunville
2016– 2017
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Madeleine Freeman
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Jessica Meikle
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Victoria Eckiwardy
2017– 2018
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Kendell Frazier
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Isabella Fridia
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Aleiyah Gaddis
2019– 2020
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Michaela Kihega
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Aubrey Berry
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Isabel Gomez
2020– 2022
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Devon Potter
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Madison Switch-Fixico
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Taylor Fields
2022– 2023
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Rachel Scott
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City— Aleiyah Gaddis
Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Zoli Gibson
2023– 2024
Miss Indian Oklahoma City — Aurianna Jones
Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City—Jaylee Mule
The Changing Winds Cultural Society Committee members, present, and former Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City title holders know that the competition would not be possible without Shirley Wapskineh's example of dedication, tenacity and leadership
Have questions about the Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Competition?
Contact us by email on the contact page.