Shayai Lucero:  

Life I am currently a student at the University of New Mexico (UNM). I have taken a year off for my bachelor's degree for a year long study of Traditional Mexican Healing. The classes are great and I have become a healthier person because of it. In 2004, I gave birth to my first son, Kaweshchima. I was lucky enough to have my son born on February 29th! He's a leap year baby! He is such a wonderful gift and I thank our creator for him everyday! In 2003, I was traditionally married to Aaron who is now a professor of Art History at UNM. We now live in Laguna - actually next door to my parents! Aaron is Cherokee/Chickasaw Native American from Oklahoma and we travel around the area going to powwows and ceremonies. In 1997, I was crowned the 14th Miss Indian World. My position was to be a cultural and goodwill ambassador in representing all indigenous people of the world. I traveled across the US, Japan and Mexico as Miss Indian World. School I was the scientist who participated in Science Fair since 7th grade. I went to the International Science Fair twice. I also was the yearbook editor, president of the Indian...Expand for more