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Quannah Chasinghorse
Born
Quannah Rose Chasinghorse-Potts

2002 (age 21–22)
Tuba City, Arizona, U.S.
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
Years active2019–present
Parents
Modelling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair colourDark Brown
Eye colourBrown
AgencyThe Society Management

Quannah Rose Chasinghorse-Potts (born c. 2002) is an American model and actress. She is Sicangu Lakota and Hän Gwich'in and has appeared on the 2020 Teen Vogue list of Top 21 under 21.

Career

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Chasinghorse was interested in modeling and fashion from a young age but, due to the lack of Indigenous representation she saw in magazines and fashion shows, did not think it was feasible as a career.[1] In 2020, she landed a job with Calvin Klein for their one future #ckone youth campaign. She signed with IMG Models and initially worked from Fairbanks, Alaska.[2][3]

She has since been featured on the covers of Vogue Mexico,[4] Vogue Japan,[5] V Magazine, Elle, and Porter.[6]

She became recognised for her traditional Alaskan Native face tattoos called Yidįįłtoo, which her mother gave her. In the 21st century indigenous girls and women have begun to reclaim these as part of an ancient ritual and assertion of identity.[7]

Chasinghorse celebrates indigenous fashion and promotes sustainable indigenous brands. Her red carpet look at the Gilded Age-themed Met Gala in May 2022 went viral on social media.[8] The Navajo-inspired outfit was created by Peter Dundas, Tabitha Simmons, Gucci Westman, and 2006 Miss Navajo Nation Jocelyn Billy-Upshaw, a family friend.[9] Refinery29 called her the "breakout star" of the event.[10] That same week, she walked her first runway at New York Fashion Week.[11]

In March 2023, Chasinghorse was named one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year honorees for her advocacy of "issues of environmentalism, sustainability, women's rights and Native American rights."[12]

Also in 2023, she appeared in an episode of season 3 of Reservation Dogs, playing the younger version of the character Irene.[13] In August 2024, Quannah changed modeling agencies to The Society Model Management and Elite Models Worldwide.

Personal life

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Born on the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona,[14] Chasinghorse is Hän Gwich'in of the Native Village of Eagle in Eagle Village, Alaska, on her mother Jody Potts-Joseph's side. Her biological father is Nathan Chasing Horse (Sicangu-Oglala Lakota from South Dakota).[15][16]

Chasinghorse spent her early childhood with her mother in Arizona, Mongolia (where her maternal grandparents were missionaries), and New Mexico before the family returned to her maternal homelands in Alaska when she was six.[17] She and her two brothers were raised to hunt, fish, dog mush, by their single mother, who taught them a subsistence lifestyle.[18][19] She lived in Kenny Lake and then Fairbanks.[17] She attended Effie Kokrine Charter School.[20]

Chasinghorse is a fourth-generation land protector for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as part of the Alaska Wilderness League.[21][22] She said she does not want future generations to have to keep fighting. At age 17, she sat on the International Gwich’in Youth Council, traveling to Washington, D.C., New York, and Colorado. She lobbied against oil leasing that would damage the refuge and supported HR 11-46, a bill that would permanently protect the land. She participated in climate rallies both locally and in Denver. She has spoken on climate action and indigenous rights at a number of events and panels.[23][24]

References

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  1. ^ Allaire, Christian (9 September 2021). "The Thrilling Ascent of Model Quannah Chasinghorse". Vogue. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  2. ^ Kelly, Dylan (7 October 2020). "Quannah Chasinghorse Potts, 17, Fairbanks, AK". Paper Magazine. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Quannah Chasinghorse". IMG Models. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  4. ^ Qannik Glen, Alice (7 May 2021). "'Historic, empowering and healing': Meet the Indigenous teen from Alaska on the cover of Vogue Mexico". KTOO. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ Inez and Vinoodh (June 2021). "Quannah Chasinghorse". Anne of Carversville. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  6. ^ "Quannah ChasingHorse is part of the BoF 500". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  7. ^ Allaire, Christian (2022-03-08). "In Alaska, Indigenous Women Are Reclaiming Traditional Face Tattoos". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  8. ^ Breen, Kerry (14 September 2021). "Meet Quannah Chasinghorse, the model and activist whose Met Gala look went viral". Today. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  9. ^ Allaire, Christian (14 September 2021). "Rising Model Quannah Chasinghorse's First Met Gala Was Filled With Meaning". Vogue. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. ^ Decker, Megan (14 September 2021). "Quannah Chasinghorse Is The Breakout Star Of Last Night's Met Gala". Refinery29. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  11. ^ Russo, Gianluca (13 September 2021). "Quannah Chasinghorse Made Her NYFW Debut With Prabal Gurung — See Photos". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  12. ^ "'We're reclaiming our identity': How Quannah Chasinghorse draws inspiration from her community". tangent.usatoday.com. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  13. ^ Poniewozik, James (27 September 2023). "'Reservation Dogs' Was a Coming-of-All-Ages Masterpiece". New York Times. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  14. ^ Mazzone, Diana (10 February 2022). "Model Quannah Chasinghorse Gave Us a Tour of Her Alaska Hometown". Allure. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  15. ^ Hurley, Bevan (February 2, 2023). "Nathan Chasing Horse lured young girls into a sex cult, authorities say". The Independent. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Quannah Chasinghorse: "I Just Stopped Caring About Other Beauty Ideals"". Allure. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  17. ^ a b Warren, Jenni (26 March 2021). "Quannah Chasinghorse". Careline Alaska. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  18. ^ Chasinghorse, Quannah (2022-04-27). "Model Quannah Chasinghorse: 'If you want to work with me, you have to work with all of me'". CNN Style. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  19. ^ Mailhot, Terese Marie (2021-12-14). "Quannah Chasinghorse Is On a Mission". Elle. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  20. ^ Pezzullo, Lauren (10 July 2020). "Eco-Warrior Profile: Quannah Chasinghorse Fights for Indigenous Rights and Climate Activism". The Oxygen Project. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  21. ^ "Model Quannah Chasinghorse Is Using Her Platform To Make A Change". Don't Die Wondering. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  22. ^ "Quannah Chasinghorse Is On a Mission". ELLE. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  23. ^ Wilker, Maia (22 September 2020). "Quannah Chasinghorse Is Fighting to Save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  24. ^ "#Impact&CommunitySeries: "Future Generations Deserve To Be Able To Live Our Ways Of Life Without Worrying About The Threats We Face," Quannah Chasinghorse Potts, Climate Change Activist". Leading Ladies Africa. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.


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