Oklahoma Native Royalty/Our Native Traditions Homecoming Edition

09/12/2026

Michea Jo Cornell is the daughter of Jody and Maria Cornell. She is also little sister to Brianna Miller and the late Feodora TwoHatchet-Cornell. She also has been adopted Otoe by her sister Rayna Dent.

Her paternal grandparents are Michael and Susan Cornell. She is the great granddaughter of the late George and Vivian Cornell and the late Dewey and Dee Crain. She is the great great granddaughter of the late David and Sarah Horse Chief Eagle.

Her maternal grandparents are the late Lee and Liz Two-Hatchett. She is the great granddaughter of the late Peace and Chavilla Two-Hatchett and the late Frank and Lynette Barriner and the great great granddaughter of the late Edward and Blanche Two-Hatchett.

She is an enrolled member of the Tonkawa tribe. She entered the arena at Tonkawa powwow at the age of two years old. She was brought into the arena, plumed, and given her Indian name by her Great Grandpa Doug Eagle. Her Indian name is Xē Thä’ Mon’ Shon Skä’ that means White Eagle Plume which comes from the Blood Clan of the Ponca Tribe. Michea is also Ponca and Creek from her father's side, as well as Kiowa and Tohono O'odham from her mother's side.

Michea is a sophomore at Ponca City High School. She is in advanced classes as well as Gifted and Talented. She is active in the Title VI program and part of the Native American Heritage Club. She is a member of the Tonkawa Scalp Dance Society, attends Ponca Indian Baptist Church and Native American Church meetings, and will be a fourth year piano student.

Since entering the arena, Michea has attended powwows year round and across many states. She started learning to make her own beadwork and regalia from her mother at a young age. She continues to assist her mom and hopes to eventually learn to make all styles for men and women like her mom.

In her spare time, she loves to read fantasy/mythology fiction, build advanced Lego sets, computer gaming, and hanging with friends. She also loves baking and cooking. Her true love in life is swimming!

She is thankful for the opportunity to serve as the 2026-2027 Tonkawa Tribal Princess and appreciates the honor to represent her tribe.

09/11/2026

My name is Ana Rose Whitewolf I am the daughter of Michelle Whitewolf. My Indian name is Sau-Ghoot-Tho-Mah, meaning "Swift Hawk Woman".

My grandparents are the late Frank and Eva (High) Whitewolf. My great-grandparents were the late Charlie and Ruby (Tanequodle-Redbird) High, and Howard and Thelma (Edge) Whitewolf. My great-great-grandparents were Tse ah (Sidney High) and Cha na sy (Eva); Charlie Tanequodle and Pauline Beulah Hall-Zotigh; Edward and Mary (TaddyKee) Whitewolf, and Frank and Winnie (Williams) Edge. My great-great-great-grandparents were Zah tah and Kah day; Pahlo; Sahduscut (Edge) and Yune-ha, and Samone (Williams) and Winhue (Samone). I am also related to the Wetselline, Redbone, Tselee, Redbird, Chalepah, Koomsa, Tofpi, Tsoodle, Edge, Williams ,Satepauhoodle, and kaudlekaule families. I am apart of the Esa Rosa Whitewolf descendants, Carnegie victory club as well as the Kiowa Apache Blackfoot society. I am an enrolled member of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma but I am also affiliated with the Kiowa and Comanche tribe. Níí Ká T’a Thíz Níí

09/11/2026

Breanna "Nahnee" Kerchee
2026-2027 Walters Service Club Jr. Princess

Breanna is a Freshman at Shoemaker H.S. (Killeen, TX) where she excels in Theater Arts, and the High School Marching Band where she plays the Trombone. Breanna is a proud member of the Comanche Nation. She considers it an honor to represent her Comanche people, her Organization, and all Service men, women, and their families.

09/11/2026

Ho, My name is JadaLynn Marie Morris; I am your 2026-2027 Sac and Fox Nation Rodeo Princess. I am the daughter of Nicole Watashe and Cody Morris. I have three siblings Nevaeh Morris, Stetson Morris and Beatrice Morris. I am the great-granddaughter of Linda Standing and the late Freddie Joe Standing of Jones, Oklahoma, Beatrice and the late Thomas Morris Jr. of Stroud, Oklahoma, also the great-granddaughter of the late Nova 'Marie' and Harrison Fields of Pawnee, Oklahoma and Laura and the late Anthony 'Tony' Arkeketa of Ponca City, Oklahoma, and the late Martha and Roman Watashe of Kellyville, Oklahoma. I am the granddaughter of Angela and Patrick Gasper Sr. of Stroud, Oklahoma, and Nicole 'Starr' Spencer and Gregory Morris of Stroud, Oklahoma, and also Sylvestine and the late Steven Franklin of Stroud, Oklahoma and Ben Watashe Sr. of Kellyville, Oklahoma. I am a proud member of the Sac and Fox Nation. I come from the Snow Clan. I am also Wichita, Kickapoo, Laguna, Navajo, Pawnee, Ponca, Otoe and Euchee/Creek. I am 13 years old and love riding my horse Dancer and taking care of my Papa Greg's farm animals. I love joining the PlayDay series and getting out in the arena as much as I can. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family and traveling to different events. I am very excited to have this title and I get to enjoy what I love!

09/11/2026

Janaya McIntosh is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is of the Panther Clan, and her tribal town is Eufaula Canadian. Serving as Miss Indian Oklahoma 2026, Janaya is a proud 2026 graduate of Northeastern State University, where she earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She currently serves her community as a Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (SLP CF) at a pediatric clinic in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, while also dedicating her time to supporting Native youth as a tutor at the Eufaula Dormitory.

Janaya’s platform is “Empowering Native Voices: Implementing Culturally Competent Care in Western Systems.” Inspired by her work in education and healthcare, she aims to empower Native families to advocate for their language, stories, and heritage within medical and educational settings. She encourages Native people to bring this vital cultural advocacy into every sector of society, from businesses to government. It is an honor for Janaya to serve as Miss Indian Oklahoma 2026, and she is grateful for the opportunity to represent the diverse Native communities of Oklahoma while carrying forward the cultures, traditions, and stories that make this state so special!

09/09/2026

2026-2027 Wichita Tribal princess, Jenni Marquez.
Daughter Christine Coker and Cruz Marquez
Granddaughter of Roxanne Coker and the late Darin Coker

09/09/2026

Clara Tee-Ohms Yazzie is the 2026-27 Comanche Nation Jr. Princess. She is a sophomore at Elgin High School where she excels in choir, band, theater arts and is a National Honor Society member. Clara is a proud member of the of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and is also of Navajo descent. She considers it a great honor to represent the Comanche Nation.

09/08/2026

Attention 2026-2027 princesses in Oklahoma. Deadline will be end of September for the next Oklahoma Native Royalty Magazine coming out in November. You must be a Native American tribal, organization, college, NASA or Veterans princess. You can send to Oklahoma Native Royalty/Our Native Traditions Homecoming Edition messenger or email [email protected] or text to 405-617-3088.

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Kellon Collington
2026–2027 Miss American Indian OSU
My name is Kellon Collington, and I am from Grove, Oklahoma. I am a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and currently serve as the 2026–2027 Miss American Indian OSU. I am also a junior at Oklahoma State University studying Elementary Education.
My platform, “Rooted in Tradition: Rising Through Education,” focuses on promoting accurate representation of Native Americans within school systems, encouraging cultural growth, and increasing opportunities and access to higher education for Native students.
Photo is credited to Kelly Kerr.