Comanche Nation Princess

Haa Maruaweka,

My name is Jaylene Bluesky Tosee. I am the 2024 Comanche Nation Sr. Princess.

 I am the 16-year-old daughter of Don Tosee II of Elgin and Tarah Nelson of New Mexico. My grandparents are Lynn and Curtis Munoz and “the late” Donald (Bud) Tosee I. My paternal Great grandparents are “the late” Andrew B. and Eunice (Sovo) Tosee, Thomascina Tsoodle Leader and Leslie Gachot. My paternal Great-great grandparents are “the late” Ione Nipker and Moque Tosee, “the late” Ernest and Sally (Nahsequas) Sovo, “the late” Oscar and Hattie Tsoodle, and “the late” Louis and Lola Gachot. My maternal grandmother is Jolene Nelson of New Mexico.

I am a descendant of Big Lookingglass (Comanche), Chief Ten Bears (Comanche), Silver Broach (Comanche), Ten Bears (Comanche), Tenavuaka (Comanche), Red Teepee (Kiowa), and Chief Stephenson (Wichita).

I come from the Comanche bands; Yamparika (Root Eaters) and Penateka (Honey Eaters).

I am an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, and my Comanche name is Wu-mutsia-kot Nahuu (Sharp Knife). I was named by my Taa-kaw Morgan Tosee Sr. I was given the name because at an early age I began carrying a knife and have become a skilled hunter and can butcher my kills

I am also of Kiowa, Wichita, Southern Paiute, and Tewa descent.

I have been raised to know and respect our Comanche ways, especially our dances, Native American Church, and horse culture. I carry on my family’s horsemanship traditions by participating in parades and rodeos.

I served as the 2022 Comanche Nation Jr. Princess. It was an honor to represent my Comanche People in this capacity.

I also served as the N8V Generation Princess from 2017 to 2022. N8V Generation is an inter-tribal youth lead organization that promotes cultural ways and traditions to prevent drug and alcohol addiction. I have also attended the Unity Conference four times where I had the honor to represent both titles that I have held.

I also participate in our Tuu-wii Society dances with my Tosee and Sovo families. I also dance with the Apache Blackfoot Society. I have been dancing in the arena since I was a toddler.

At a young age, I attended Princess Bootcamp and still strive to carry out what I was taught.

I always focus on our youth and encourage them to partake in our Comanche culture.

In addition to my Indigenous upbringing, I am a 11^th grader at Elgin High School where I am active in the Elgin Athletic Training program, and I am also a member of the slow-pitch softball team. I was the starting pitcher for the JV team.

I also have been selected to serve as the very first Native American Youth Ambassador for the Toys for Tots Foundation for the past two years. I am the first ever Native American youth to hold this title.

I also enjoy attending Comanche language classes and cultural nights at the Comanche Nation Academy Charter School.

I am a member of the Carnegie Rodeo Roundup Club, where I had the opportunity to run for rodeo queen but finished short of a win. This opportunity gave me the chance to branch out and compete in other arenas and areas of my life.

I have been volunteering for the past four years at the Southwest Veterinary Clinic, working with large animals such as cattle and horses.

I plan to attend and complete college and become an Athletic Trainer and obtain an agricultural business degree from Oklahoma State University.

I also enjoy collecting items to give out while going with my dad to feed the homeless and the less fortunate. I give support to the Narok County Peace Association for overseas missions that assist young at-risk girls in the Kenya, Africa area.

My hobbies include bead working, making regalia, playing softball, painting, hunting, fishing, riding horses, camping out, watching football, and hanging out with all my family.

I am grateful that I have the opportunity to represent my Comanche People as the Senior Princess. I want to wish everyone a safe and wonderful time.

Ura, Bluesky Tosee,

2024 Comanche Nation Sr. Princess