KAYLENE ANNTIONETTE TUCKER-O'KIMOSH 
Ci'dae (Cedar Woman) - Age 11
N624 BROOKS LANE, PO BOX 186
KESHENA, WI 54135
EMAIL: lil_ghettofab_indiancutie@yahoo.com

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OBJECTIVE:

To display my creative talents as a young Native American, and share my experiences and love of my heritage with others throughout Indian Country.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I possess qualities of responsibility and reliability. I am the oldest of six children and serve as a role model and mentor for my younger brothers and sisters. I feel I am more than qualified to hold the title of princess and awaiting my opportunity to take on the responsibilities of representing the United AmerIndian Center in a proud and traditional manner.   Any title I compete for, in a proud and traditional manner.  United AmerIndian Center (UAC) TRAILS Princess 2001-2002.

TRIBAL AFFILIATION:

• Enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, with a blood degree of 9/32. 

• Also I am 1/8 Arikara from Ft. Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. Received my Arikara name "Ci'dae" (Cedar Woman) on August 12, 2001.
  

EDUCATION:

• Currently attending Menominee Tribal School in Neopit, WI

• Keshena Primary School - Kindergarten through 5. 

ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS:

• I have participated in Co-ed Soccer, 
  Volleyball, and Basketball;

• I have been a member of Keshena Primary 
  Traditional Dance Club for 3 years;

• Honor Roll student for 4 years;

• I participated in Girl Scouts for 2 years.

EXPERIENCE:

• Nine years of fancy dancing. I've had 5 years  of learning my traditional Menominee Language; 

• Have traveled the Pow-wow trail extensively for the past two years throughout Wisconsin; 

• I have attended local Pow-wows annually for the past 9 years; 

• I often volunteer my time to help elderly relatives, keeping them company and helping with housework; 

• I attend the Big Drum Services in Zoar, Wisconsin, which involves attending and participating in ceremonies frequently, where I will be receiving my Menominee Indian name;

• I was also my mother's helper for a family friend, helping her through her a troubled time with her newborn.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Through my Menominee Culture I have learned that I am of the Bear Clan, which represents strength and power for my people.  I have learned some of my language and many of our traditions, beliefs and ways of life. I often listen to legends told by my Menominee elders.

I am a descendant of Chief Sitting Bear of the Arikara Tribe, which makes my family Hereditary Chieftains of the Arikara people.  Our family was brought up traditionally and we believe in keeping our heritage strong. In March of 2000, I was injured in an ATV accident, resulting in 2 broken arms.  Although, I had two casts I was determined not to let my disability prevent me from my traditional dancing.

I am the daughter of Llona Tucker-May (Menominee) and Melvin Stick (Menominee/Arikara). I am the Granddaughter of Nan & Rodney Waupoose (Menominee), Audrey O'Kimosh (Menominee/Arikara) and Leroy Stick (Menominee). I am the Great-Granddaughter of Adelaide & Clarence Tucker (Menominee), and Peter (Full Blood Menominee) & Delvinia O'Kimosh (Full Blood Arikara).  

GOALS:

Representing both of my tribes to the best of my ability and Native Americans as a whole.  With the power and strength of my ancestors, I will carry on my traditions and make my people proud. I want to share with others my beliefs and serve as role model for my siblings and peers.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Sherell Hill Trophy Dance - 2nd Place (3-2001)

• UAC TRAILS Princess - 2001 to 2002 (2-2001)

• Potawatomi Friendship TRAILS Princess Trophy Dance - 2nd Place (2-2001)

• Black River Falls Memorial Day Pow-wow - 4th Place (5-2001)

• Menominee Nation Contest Pow-wow - 3rd Place (8-2001)

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Last Updated: Sunday, December 23, 2001

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