2026-2027 Tulsa Powwow Princess

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  My name is Katie Fields Alexander. I am 19 years old and the youngest daughter of Tricia Fields and Tony Alexander. I am the youngest of all my siblings. I have two brothers, Jacob Todd and Ryan Alexander. I also have two sisters, Serena Todd and Shalayna Bell. 

  From my mother’s side, My great-grandparents are Woodrow and Pauline (James) Haney. Also Ira and Marie (Maytubby) Fields. I am the granddaughter of Ira “Poncho” Fields Jr. and Cheri Haney. On my mother’s side is where I get my Pawnee, Creek, Yuchi, Choctaw, and Chickasaw blood. 

  From my father’s side, My great-grandparents are Wilbur Marlin “Flea” and Mildred (Howell) Johnson. Also Bill and Mary (Harjo) Alexander. I am the granddaughter of Jimmy and Lorena “Laree” (Johnson) Alexander. My father’s side is where I get my Pawnee, Creek, Wyandotte, and Yurok blood. 

  My Pawnee name is Ctâhariwa meaning Women Who Has A Lot of Good Food or Women Who Feeds Her Tribe, given to me by my grandmother Laree.

My Mvskoke name is Oske Entacv meaning Rainbow given to me by my mother. I am named after my great-great-grandmother Katie (Tilden) Fields.

   I grew up going to New Joy Indian Baptist, Indian Fellowship Baptist, and Little Cussetah Chuch. I learned Creek Church Hymns from my grandfather Jimmy who was a pastor at New Joy Indian Baptist Church, along with learning from both my parents. 

  My platform for this upcoming year I’d like to continue is Cultural Preservation. I was introduced to sewing at age of 9 at a summer camp. I was gifted a sewing machine from Choctaw artist Cliff Wilson and encouraged to continue sewing. I am beyond grateful to be able to create my own regalia while also creating for others. I began and found my love for beading when I was age 14 from my uncle Jeremy Fields who is also like a father to me. 

  I’ve always enjoyed growing up cooking our traditional meals for our people with my mother and family for different ceremonies and dances. My mother has taught me a lot about cooking and the importance of taking care of our family and people. 

  I am a member of the Pawnee Service Club where I enjoy being able to help take care of my Pawnee people in any way possible when called on. Cultural Preservation is important for all of us to carry on our traditions and way of life from the older generation to our future generations. 

  I'd like to take this time to thank the Tulsa Powwow Committee for selecting me as the incoming princess. I would also like to thank our veterans and our singers. My family and I are honored by this selection and excited for this upcoming year. Once again welcome and enjoy yourself as we all gather for a good time! May Creator God bless you all!