First Nations woman from Alberta crowned MRS Universe 2015 – Global News
August 30, 2015
EDMONTON — A woman from the Enoch Cree Nation has made history by becoming the first First Nations woman to be crowned MRS Universe.
Ashley Burnham, nee Callingbull, won the 2015 pageant Saturday night in Belarus.
“I’m so proud to say I am now the new MRS Universe 2015 !!! I am the first First Nations woman to win this title! I am also the first Canadian Delegate to win as well!! Sooooooo happy right now!” she wrote on her Facebook Page after winning the crown.
The MRS Universe event is open to married women between the ages of 25 and 45. According to the event’s website, the award “is for the most honorable married woman.”
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