Photo of 2024 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway of Chiniki First Nation
Along the many events through out the year leading up to the Calgary Stampede, one important event is the crowning of the Stampede and First Nations Princesses.
The role of Stampede royalty is to be ambassadors for the world’s greatest outdoor show and the First Nations Princess’s role is to promote
Treaty 7 communities and culture at the Elbow River Camp.
On October 29, 2023, Margaret Holloway of Chiniki First Nation was crowned as the first Iyarhe Nakoda Stampede First Nation Princess since 2002 when Chrissy Snow become the First Nation Princess.
This is also one of the few years the Stampede First Nations Princess only had one finalist as the other two competitors for the positions dropped out due to personal reasons.
Holloway grew up in the Elbow River Camp as her family are tipi holders who have been at the Stampede for over three generations as Tipi 24.
Part of her experience gowning up at the Elbow River Camp was the opportunity to show visitors form across the world her culture and traditions who took time to visit.
Holloway is a strong voice for Indigenous youth and for her community of the Chiniki First Nation.
CJWE had the opportunity to talk with Holloway to hear what she’s look forward to most while joined 2023 First Nation Princess Alayiah
Wolf Child to hear what wisdom she’d like to pass on to her successor.
Photo of 2023 Stampede First Nations Princess Alayiah Wolf Child (left) crowning the 2024 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway (right)
Wolf Child will remain as the active Princess until her duties end on December 31.
The Crowning of the 2024 Calgary Stampede Princess will take place on Wednesday November 1.
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