Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrations
Big auntie earring competitions have taken Treaty Days celebrations by storm on many First Nations across the Prairies as a tongue-in-cheek ode to Indigenous-made earrings.
Treaty Days, an annual celebration where First Nations gather to commemorate historic agreements, collect annuity payments and honor culture, has seen a surprising addition this summer: competitions for "big auntie earrings." Participants adorn their ears with oversized, imaginative earrings, such as coat hangers as hooks and pool noodle bead designs.
Delanie Bruyere, a winner of the contest at the Treaty Days event at Sagkeeng First Nation, near Winnipeg, said the trend began this summer and brought a much-needed sense of humor. These playful earring contests have become a nationwide phenomenon, with similar events held in Alberta, Manitoba, and Connecticut. Bruyere believes the trend will continue to grow, as it "just sort of started this summer and kind of came out of nowhere" but is "awesome."
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