Miss Native American University of Arizona

04/21/2026

⭐️ The moment you've all been waiting for
Our Most Photogenic and People's Choice categories are officially open 📸

These categories are about showing love, showing up, and supporting our contestants beyond the stage. Whether that's through a like, a share, or a donation, every bit of support reflects the strength of community behind this pageant Your engagement helps uplift and invest in the incoming court and the work they'll continue to do on campus and in our communities

Most Photogenic voting closes April 24th at 11:59 PM (MST). People's Choice will be voted on-site the day of the pageant.

Go support your contestant!
Bear Down 🪶🐻⬇️

04/20/2026

Introducing the Mr. Native American University of Arizona Contestant #2 - Cody Tsinnijinnie (Navajo)

04/20/2026

Introducing the Mr. Native American University of Arizona Contestant #1 - Kendrick Begay (Navajo)

04/20/2026

Introducing the Miss Native American University of Arizona Contestant #3 - Elyssa Russell (Navajo)

04/20/2026

Introducing the Miss Native American University of Arizona Contestant #2 - Hannah Williams (Navajo)

04/20/2026

Introducing the Miss Native American University of Arizona Contestant #1 - Laylalanai Gocobachi (Pascua Yaqui Tribe)

04/10/2026

You are cordially invited to attend the 43rd Annual Miss Native American University of Arizona Pageant. This is also the 1st year addition of the Mr. Native University of Arizona title!
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at 2PM
Tornabene Theatre | Free & open to the public 🐻⬇️

04/07/2026

Food demo this Friday! 🐻⬇️🪶

🌽 Roots of Wellness: Blue Corn Mush Workshop 🌽

Join us for a hands on Indigenous cooking experience with Miss Native UA 2025 to 2026, Daeylyn Nez. Come learn, connect, and share in community as we prepare traditional blue corn mush together.

🗓 April 10, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 NASA, Nugent Building 2nd Floor, Room 205

No experience needed. Everyone is welcome.

✨ What to expect
-Hands on cooking experience
-All materials provided
-Optional apron
-Bring a container if you would like to take some home

🔗 RSVP here:
https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NeGCZxxbIQKqYm

Let’s gather in a good way and share food, knowledge, and community 🤍

01/19/2026

✨ Today, MNUA had the honor of attending the Miss Tohono O’odham Pageant. Congratulations to the Miss Tohono O’odham Nation 2026–2027 court!💜

2nd Attendant: Neviya Mendez, Pisinemo District
1st Attendant: Jessica Ortega, Schuk Toak District
Miss Tohono O’odham Nation 2026–2027: Shania Manuel, Hickiwan District

Each contestant shared their unique talents, teachings, and traditional dress. Representing their respective districts and communities, these young women stepped into roles of cultural leadership, responsibility, and advocacy with grace.

We wish the entire court a successful reign as they continue to uplift their communities and serve as ambassadors for the Tohono O’odham Nation!

-MNUA Daelyn Nez 🪶🐻⬇️