The Portland Art Museum is pleased to host the Miss Indian Northwest Pageant, the oldest Native American pageant to represent all Pacific Northwest tribes since 1969. The crowning of Miss Indian Northwest is one of the largest in the Northwest and most prestigious elite cultural title for young Native women. As Miss Indian Northwest, she will be a role model to young and old, and will help to educate and demonstrate leadership, grace, beauty, and diversity of Native American culture. Free and open to the community; reserve free tickets online. The festivities will begin with a salmon dinner at 4:30 p.m., followed by the grand entry of pageant contestants at 5 p.m.
