Finalist Miss Teen Canada 2019
Mattigan M
Hello,
Speaking both of our official languages fluently and having lived in three different provinces and having relatives in sixI understand the meaning of being proudly Canadian. It has everything to do with being generous, empathetic, and inclusive in any situation that presents itself, and much less to do with hockey and igloos!
I am 16 years old, turning 17 shortly into the new year, and am currently an 11th grade student in New Brunswick. To keep busy I maintain my honour role status, volunteer within my community serving food to those in need and at various events relating to my Scottish heritage, work part time for a small women positive Canadian clothing company, enter national writing competitions, spend time with my four younger siblings, and keep myself up to date with my passion, politics in and outside of Canada.
As Miss Teen Atlantic Canada I’ve had amazing opportunities to volunteer with the Moncton Scottish society, local cross country races, and many parades aiming to bring smiles to as many faces, as possible as well as partnering with a Canadian owned and women run brand based out of Sarnia ON as a part of my year long effort to recognize small businesses doing amazing work in our communities country wide. Representing my title is always a top priority in all of my actions and I hope to keep the Miss Teen Canada crown in the maritimes for another year.
As the only registered Mattigan in this great nation I have a good grasp on what it means to represent a name. Pageants are to me an extension of that. Becoming your best possible self to inspire and uplift others by setting an example of hard work, good self esteem, and graceful confidence. When you are secure with yourself no one can take that from you, but you may give that same feeling to others. As Miss Teen Canada 2019 that would be my ultimate goal. To give that feeling from the inside out advocating for good nutrition, physical activity, and mental health in our youth who too often overlook these important aspects of a balanced and happy life as they figure out who they are and what they want to be.