Biography of Susie Strangling Wolf – “Ikstaakii / Skinny Girl”
Oki, nik’ tsoo’ koo’ walks Niistoo niitaaniikoo (Ikstaakii) Na’ nii siis anisstaa (Trayton Lightning) Na’ah niksists, anisstaa (Anitakii) Na’ah siks anisstaa (Ni’tsita papoii) & (Na to apoo takii) Na’ah kaah sinaas anisstaa (Kai oo tann) & (Ikstaakii) Nii too to pin naan Siksika, Na sit tapii.
Hello everyone, I am the newly crowned Miss Chief Crowfoot School Princess 2025-2026. I was crowned on October 8, 2025. My Blackfoot name is Ikstaakii, which means Skinny Girl. This name was passed down to me at the Sundance, and it was the Blackfoot name of my Great Grandmother, the late Susan Strangling Wolf. My English name is Susie Strangling Wolf. I have an older brother named Trayton Lightning.
My mother is Shannan Strangling Wolf, and she has raised me on her own. She teaches me respect, kindness, and our traditional ways that were passed down to her. She inspires me to finish my education like she did, and to always try my very best in everything I do. She is my #1 supporter and #1 in my life. I come from a very traditional and strong family background.
My Maternal Grandparents are Colleen Strangling Wolf and the late Chris (Jr) Strangling Wolf. My Paternal Grandparents are the late Cheryl Munro & Melvin Neepoose. My Great Grandparents are the late Chris (Sr) & Susan Strangling Wolf, and Jim & Joan Munro.
I am 9 years old and currently in Grade 4. I enjoy Math, Science, and Reading. I love being part of my school and my Siksika community. I enjoy Fancy Shawl dancing and traveling to different pow-wows with my mom and my family. When I dance, I dance for those who can’t, and I pray with and to my ancestors.
My talents are acrobatics, gymnastics, basketball, and cross-country running. I always try to be kind, helpful, and open to learning new things. I hope to represent my school Chief Crowfoot and the Siksika community with pride, and show how important it is to help one another.
What inspired me to become Princess is when I was 6 years old, I saw young girls wearing beautiful beaded crowns at different pow-wows I had attended. I asked my mom who they were and why they had those crowns. She told me they were Indigenous Princesses who represent who they are, where they come from, and their people. From then on, I dreamed that one day, I would become a Princess too.
My aspirations as Princess is that, I am proud of myself that I believed in myself and ran for Princess. That I did it, and made one of my dreams come true. I want to continue learning, growing, and representing Siksika in a good way. I want to inspire other youth to believe in themselves and be proud of who they are. I want to thank my family, my teachers, and my friends for supporting me and encouraging me along this journey.
To the outgoing Chief Crowfoot School Princess 2024–2025, Casey Wadsworth
Oki, I want to thank you for the beautiful way you carried this role. You represented our school with honour, confidence, and kindness, and you have set a strong path for me to follow. I am grateful for the footsteps you leave behind, and for the example you showed us all. As I carry the crown now as the newly crowned Miss Chief Crowfoot School 2025–2026, I will do my best to continue the good work you started. Especially for everything you did for our school and community.
