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Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow

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The 2025 Seneca Veterans Powwow will be here before you know it!

The 2025 Veterans Powwow takes place July 19 & 20 at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Resort in Salamanca, NY.

Visit senecapowwow.org for information on ticketing, lodging, and more, and be sure to follow the Facebook page (link above) for all the latest updates.

Interested in volunteering at this year’s Powwow? Join us and have some fun while volunteering at the Seneca Veterans Powwow. Sign up today! Send an email to Volunteers@SenecaPowwow.org to learn how you can get involved! You can also contact Volunteer Coordinator Emily Nephew at 716-801-2223 or 716-945-1790 x 3627.

Let us introduce the 2025 Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow Arena Director Osceola Red Shirt, Head Powwow Lady Dancer Marley Fairfield-Staats, Mens Powwow Dance Judge Kevin S. Haywahe, Head Haudenosaunee Lady Dancer Gowagowa:neh eya:soh Mandy Bomberry, Head Haudenosaunee Male Dancer Jordan Smith, 2025 Powwow Co-Emcee Clifton Goodwill and Head Smoke Dance Judge Natasha “Tasha” Thompson. Check out their Bios below.

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