Media Advisory – 2023 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Crowning Ceremony

In a celebration of cultural pride and ongoing tradition, the 2023 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess will be crowned on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Three incredible women will showcase their accomplishments in a competition that includes traditional dance, public speaking, cultural knowledge and personal interview components.

WHAT:        2023 First Nations Princess Crowning Ceremony

WHEN:        Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022

                         2 p.m. – Contest begins

                         4 p.m. – (Approximately) 2023 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess is Crowned

WHERE:      Palomino Room, BMO Centre, Stampede Park

The Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess is a member of a Treaty 7 First Nation who serves as an ambassador of Elbow River Camp presented by Enbridge and the Calgary Stampede. Throughout her reign, she shares her culture and traditions and will speak to the historic partnership between families from the Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina First Nations and the Calgary Stampede. The 2023 First Nations Princess reigns with the Calgary Stampede Princess as the official Calgary Stampede Royalty. Throughout their reign from January through December 2023, the duo will make hundreds of appearances as ambassadors of the Stampede, celebrating its western heritage and values locally and around the world. 

About the Calgary StampedeThe Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme, We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.

For more information, please contact:

Gemma Pasquarelli 
Communications Coordinator
C: 403.478.6356           
gpasquarelli@calgarystampede.com