The Calgary Stampede has crowned its 2018 Indian Princess.

21 year old Jingle Dress Dancer from the Tsuu t’ina First Nation, Cieran Starlight.

She's attending Alberta College of Art & Design where she is studying to obtain her Bachelor of Fine Arts.

She hopes to eventually complete her Masters of Fine Arts.

According to the release from the Stampede: Starlight’s artwork has become her vessel for staying connected with Treaty 7 and First Nations culture.  An all-around artist, she recently had paintings showcased in a local gallery in Calgary.  Starlight is also an avid bead worker with special talent for beading, sewing and designing traditional regalia. She has always dreamed of being the Calgary Stampede Indian Princess and now hopes to inspire the younger generation, showing them that they can achieve anything they put their minds to.

Starlight will represent all five nations of Treaty 7, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda, Siksika and Piikani, as well as the Indian Village and the Calgary Stampede.