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Miss Indian Arizona, 306 Laguna Avenue, Parker, AZ (2026)

08/18/2026

Yá’át’ééh
I wanted to share a piece of my platform that has become very meaningful to me. ✨

Through “Advocating for Cultural Resilience through Community-Based Indigenous Health Education,” I’ve been able to bring together so many things I care about, our language, our communities, education, and Indigenous health.

One thing I’ve really come to appreciate through this work is that knowledge is meant to be shared. Whether it’s through a presentation, a conversation, or even an Instagram post someone saves for later, I hope resources like this can make health education feel a little more familiar and accessible while creating another space for Diné Bizaad to be used and carried forward.

Ahéhee’ to Sally Barlow and Ellisha Tsinnijinnie for working with me to develop the Diné Bizaad translations. ❤️

-Miss Indian Arizona First Attendant Chloe Eskey 🐰

08/17/2026

On Saturday August 15th, I attended the Miss Utah Navajo Pageant held in Monument Valley, Utah.

Two young women participated in this year’s pageant and showcased their traditional knowledge and personal talents. Both participants did such an amazing job highlighting their culture. I want to extend a job well done to the outgoing Miss Utah Navajo 2025-2026 Dayhenoa Yazzie for representing herself, her family, and the Navajo Nation chapters that are located in the state of Utah beautifully. I would also like to congratulate Shantel Israel who is the incoming Miss Utah Navajo 2026-2027. I had such a lovely time in Monument Valley meeting with all the royalty in attendance and I’m excited to see what the future holds. Sapo!

-Miss Indian Arizona, Sialik King ❤️💛💙

08/15/2026

On Friday August 14th, I attended the Miss Central Navajo Pageant held in Chinle, AZ.

It was a great afternoon as 2 young women showcased their personal and traditional knowledge and talents with all those in attendance. Both participants did such an amazing job and represented themselves beautifully. I want to extend a job well done to the outgoing Miss Central Navajo 2025-2026 Tai’Lynn Yazzie for representing herself, her family, and her agency with pride and grace. I would also like to congratulate Thomilethia Chee who is your incoming Miss Central Navajo 2026-2027. I can’t wait to see your journey in this new role and I wish you a great year!

I want to thank the community of Chinle for being so hospitable and welcoming. I had such an amazing time being surrounded by the beautiful weather and culture. Sapo!

-Miss Indian Arizona, Sialik King ❤️💛💙

08/09/2026

Yá’át’ééh! This is First Attendant Chloe Eskey sharing a special evening of culture and community from Gallup, New Mexico. 🪶✨

On August 7, I had the honor of attending the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, where I joined fellow visiting royalty for the talent and traditional attire portions of the pageant, followed by the coronation of the incoming Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Royalty.

This evening held a special meaning for me, as I had the opportunity to meet outgoing Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Queen Tewakeedah Martin, someone I have looked up to throughout her reign. Her dedication to community engagement and the cultural knowledge she has shared through her title have been an inspiration to me, making the opportunity to finally meet her especially meaningful. I wish both Tewakeedah and Gizelle continued success as they begin their next chapters and carry forward the experiences gained throughout their reigns. 🤍

Congratulations to the newly crowned Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Royalty, Damaris Yazzie and Rhylee Manwell! May your reign be filled with opportunities to learn, serve, share your cultures, and build meaningful connections with the communities you represent.

It was also wonderful to reconnect with visiting royalty and see so many young leaders proudly representing their communities and cultures throughout the evening.

Ahéhee’ to the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial for welcoming us, and congratulations once again to both the outgoing and incoming royalty. Wishing each of you continued success in the journeys ahead. 🫶🏼✨

— Miss Indian Arizona First Attendant, Chloe Eskey 🐰✨

08/03/2026

On July 27th-29th I attended the Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN) Conference which was hosted in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a special conference for MIAA as our very first Miss Indian Arizona the late Veronica Homer was a co-founder and WEWIN’s 1st President.

The week was filled with amazing workshops hosted by community leaders aimed to build confidence, leadership, and collaboration. We were able to hear insightful words and stories from our keynote speakers who were inducted into WEWIN’s Warrior Circle. I would love to congratulate Deborah Dotson of the Delaware Nation, Kimberly Teehee of the Cherokee Nation, and Joy Harjo of the Muscogee Nation. It was so inspirational to hear their paths of dedication and hard work as a woman in leadership.

I cannot express the gratitude I carry for being able to attend WEWIN and meeting strong women who are the backbones of communities across the nation. I strive to embody the characteristics of the women I met this past week and I look forward to future events that strive to empower and uplift indigenous women’s voices. Sapo!

-Miss Indian Arizona, Sialik King ❤️💛💙

07/20/2026

Yá’át’ééh! First Attendant Chloe Eskey checking in! 🤍

This weekend, I had the incredible honor of attending the 2026 Tuba City Native Language Program Association Summer Conference, where royalty, educators, and community members came together to celebrate and promote our Native languages and cultures.

During the conference, I had the opportunity to present my platform, “Advocating for Cultural Resilience Through Community-Based Indigenous Health Education,” and share a CPR demonstration in Navajo. Through this presentation, I discussed the importance of culturally accessible health education and how integrating our Native languages into health resources can improve accessibility for our elders while encouraging younger generations to continue learning and speaking their language.

I was also deeply honored to serve as the conference’s closing keynote speaker. During my address, I spoke about the value of higher education, the importance of developing culturally relevant health resources through the integration of language and culture, and expressed my appreciation for the dedication of both current and former tribal royalty, as well as the chaperones and families whose guidance helps support each titleholder’s journey of service and cultural representation.

Thank you to the Tuba City Native Language Program Association for the opportunity to be part of such an inspiring gathering. It was a privilege to learn from so many passionate advocates and to celebrate the continued preservation of our languages, cultures, and communities.

Ahéhee’ 🤍

— Miss Indian Arizona First Attendant, Chloe Eskey 🐰

07/18/2026

On July 10 through July 14th I attended the 50th National UNITY conference held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

It was such a great week as youth from all across the nation came to the conference to learn more about leadership and personal development. I loved meeting everyone and learning more about other cultures and sharing some of mine. Some of my highlights from the conference include opening ceremonies, meeting Dallas Goldtooth and Paulina Alexis, and the Taiwan Indigenous Youth Alliance Performance. Culture Night was definitely my favorite event, it was amazing seeing the different cultures presented from around the world. To end was a special presentation from the 4 O’odham sister tribes of Arizona. It was such an honor to sing with our youth leaders and to see everyone come together.

I want to thank UNITY organizers for putting together such a great national conference. It was so much fun and this year I got to reflect back as UNITY 2016 was my first national UNITY which was also held in Oklahoma City! It warmed my heart to see all of our tribal youth take charge and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for them all. Sapo!

-Miss Indian Arizona, Sialik King ❤️💛💙

07/08/2026

Skeg Tas! I wanted to share with you all the events I recently attended.

On June 17, I was invited to dance with the Salt River Traditional Dancers at the Steele Across America event held at the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens. This event features a 21-ft steel beam that was recovered from the World Trade Center and commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. This was a meaningful event as Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is the only tribal nation to have a stop along the tour route across 21 states.

On June 18th, I attended the Na7ive Na7ions 16U Opening Ceremony held at Salt River Fields. Na7ive Na7ions is a baseball showcase for indigenous youth and aims to create a path for indigenous athletes across the country. I had the privilege to sing the national anthem and dance alongside the Salt River Traditional Dancers at the opening ceremony.

On June 19th, I attended the Jr Miss Salt River Pageant held at the Talking Stick Ballroom, where I was asked to serve as the emcee for the evening. I would like to congratulate the newly crowned Jr Miss Salt River 2026-2027 Lanae Medina, 1st Attendant Thaila Silverhorn, and 2nd Attendant Ava Makil! Then, on June 20th, 1st Attendant to Miss Indian Arizona Chloe Eskey and I attended the Miss Salt River Pageant, where I was asked to sing the national anthem. I want to extend a job well done to the outgoing Miss Salt River and Jr. Miss Salt River Court 2025-2026 for representing the SRPMIC with grace and humility. I would also like to congratulate the newly crowned Miss Salt River 2026-2027 Jizelle Juan, 1st Attendant Ella McGilbary, and 2nd Attendant Cherish Vavages.

Thank you Salt River Traditional Dancers for inviting me, as well as the event organizers for Na7ive Na7ions and Steele Across America. I would also like to thank Miss & Jr Miss Salt River for including me in their pageants. It was great to see the talent and beauty of my community’s young women, and I wish them a blessed reign. Sapo!

-Miss Indian Arizona, Sialik King ❤️💛💙

06/24/2026

On Saturday June 14, I attended a Flag Retirement Ceremony held at SRPMIC Veterans Hall where I was asked to sing the national anthem.

June 14th is recognized as Flag Day and it serves as a day to think about what the flag symbolizes for us. Every year a flag retirement ceremony is conducted to honor the flags that can no longer be flown. It was really special to be able to witness such a ceremony and reflect on what values the flag represents. I want to thank SRPMIC Veteran Services for inviting me and giving me a part in their program. It was a great morning spending time with our community’s veterans. Sapo!

-Miss Indian Arizona, Sialik King ❤️💛💙

06/22/2026

Mark your calendars as we begin the countdown to the 65th Annual Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program. We’re excited to announce this year’s program will be held at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona!
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Miss Indian Arizona Association
Daris Q. Laffoon, Executive Director
Phone: (928)575-3037
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