Transgendered Native woman vies for Miss Universe Canada

Wednesday, April 4, 2012  

Jenna Talackova, a member of the Lake Babine First Nation, will compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant after all.

Talackova was told she didn't qualify because she wasn't born a woman. But Donald Trump, who runs the Miss Universe Organization, said she was welcome to participate.

Talackova, 23, lives in British Columbia. The competition takes place next month.

Get the Story:
Aboriginal Transgender Miss Universe Canada Contestant Jenna Talackova Fights Disqualification—And Wins (Indian Country Today 4/3)
Transgender beauty queen Jenna Talackova allowed to compete in Miss Universe Canada pageant (The Vancouver Sun 4/3)
Trump wishes transgender luck in Canada pageant (AP 4/4)