Elders

Elders Dance Held at Seneca Fire!

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Congratulations to our Elders Dance royalty!

It was a fun-filled afternoon at the Elders Dance held on May 7th! Esther & Elliott Tallchief were crowned King & Queen, and Sharon & Scott Patterson as Prince & Princess.

Elders enjoyed a delicious BBQ luncheon, lively music from DJ Darelyn Spruce, and exciting dance contests and derby horse races! Nya:wëh to the AOA Staff at Cattaraugus Territory AOA and Seneca Nation AOA Allegany, Seneca Nation Executives & Council, and the AOA Advisory Committee for making this an entertaining celebration for our Elders!

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