The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival board of directors would like to announce they have regretfully accepted the resignation of the 2021 Fur Queen Jordan Constant.
The board would like to thank Jordan for her time, energy and enthusiasm in the time prior to, during and after the 74th Annual Trappers’ Festival. “While we are sad to see Jordan step down from her position as the 2021 Fur Queen, we wish her nothing but the best and support her in the decision she has made,” General Chairperson Jennifer Cook said.
Jordan has offered the following comments regarding her decision to step down. “The reason for my resignation is that I do not anticipate I will be living in our community come February 2022.
As much as I wish I could have made this work I know that once I leave I will not be able to fulfill my duties as the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival 2021 Fur Queen. I am fully confident that the rest of the 2021 Reigning Court will fulfill these duties in every way that I cannot.”
Jordan went on to say, “I would like to thank the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival with all my heart for the opportunity they have provided me. This experience has been a genuine one, I believe that I have changed in ways I never dreamed to be possible and it is all thanks to this competition. Competing in the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival Fur Queen Competition has taught me so much about our community and what our community means to me.”
“During the competition our Tri- Community opened up to me and showed me an overwhelming amount of love and support, because of this I got to meet so many wonderful individuals and sprouted new friendships all over the place. As someone who was once terrified by the thought of stepping an inch out of my comfort zone this has taught me how deeply important it is to put yourself out there. Although it was intimidating, I had no idea what I was missing out on. I know that I will never be able to repay each and every one of you for the support you have shown me but I hope you all know how much it means to me and none of it went unnoticed,” Jordan said.
She added, “I understand that this news will come as a shock to many, please know that I have thought of every possible way I could to make this work. This was not an easy decision to come to, but it is the necessary one. This competition deserves the very best, it deserves a queen who will be there to guide the new Fur Queen Candidates through their experience and provide support to the Reigning Court and Krista and her team. As much as I wish that could be me, given my current life circumstances, it cannot. Even though my reigning year has been short-lived, I would like to say that being a part of this festival has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival will always have a special place in my heart.”
First Princess Sydnie Nolan has accepted the crown from Jordan and will serve as the Fur Queen until the 75th Annual Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival February 16-20, 2022. Keely Bignell has stepped into the role of first princess.
“Both Sydnie and Keely can be found enjoying this weeks Opaskwayak Indigenous Days and assisting with the Junior and Little Miss Sweetheart Princess Pageant.”
