Summer Games Pageant
EVENT
The NSMSG Pageant competition consists of female participants within the Bantam and Midget age groups that have been identified for competition by the Mi’kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia.
The events related to the Pageant will take place on stage at the Sipekne’katik Arbour.
VENUE
45 MAWIO'MI Ln, Indian Brook, Indian Reserve, NS B0N 2H0
PARTICIPANTS
Contestants must be between the ages of 15-19 years of age.
Contestants must be of Indigenous descent.
Contestants must be attending school with good effort and good attendance.
Contestants must have knowledge of their cultural values.
Contestants must be available the week of the NSMSG. Involvement in NSMSG sports activities will be considered.
Contestants must present themselves with dignity and always be presentable.
When the NSMSG title holder is requested to attend a function and is unable to attend, the first runner up is to attend in their place, and the 2nd runner up will be approached if the 1st runner up is unable to attend.
COMPETITION FORMAT
The competition format will be determined by the number of entries. Each community will send its queen and 1st runner-up from its last community princess pageant. If the communities do not have a princess pageant, we ask them to send their recommended participants with a letter stating that they are the community representative.
OFFICIALS
All officials will be designated and approved by the Host Community.
GENERAL RULES
The age category for participation will be an open division with ages 15-19.
Number of Athletes
Each community may enter a maximum of two (2) participants.
Number of Coaches
It is recommended that each community have at least one (1) coach/chaperone.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed registration form
2. Proof of age/ancestry
3. Talent
4. Regalia and/or formal wear
COMPETITION RULES
Contestants will be judged on the following: personality, intellect, poise, talent, ability to communicate with people, community and charity interests, public speaking, interview, stage presence, dedication and commitment, biography, sincerity, honesty, sense of humour, morals and ethics, manners, promptness, questions, etc.
WINNING CONTESTANT:
The Winner will receive:
● Crown & Sash
● Bouquet of flowers
● Miscellaneous gifts from sponsors
At the end of the competition, the successful contestant will be crowned Miss Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games Queen for a one (1) year term.