Credit: Stephanie Stafford
It’s an honor to introduce our SNI Fall Festival 2025 Lil Miss Participants! With a NEW concept, we have envisioned a program where each girl feels empowered, supported, and connected.
These 9 young Seneca Women have pledged to represent our nation and traditions for a 12 month period. Our girls have gathered for 5 weeks of Culturally-Rooted discussions and cultural based learning with our talented community members.
Proud to introduce our SNI Fall Festival Lil Misses:
Daphne Twoguns
Charlotte Carry Moccasin
A’yane Moses
Remmie White
Justine Printup
Eilah Sanchez
Rose Henhawk
Alora White
Zinia Parker
Some doors have been opened for these girls and they added to their knowledge baskets.
The girls have created their own bond amongst each other. That in itself is the connection and sisterhood we hoped for. I have faith our future generations will carry on our traditions.
It’s been heartwarming watching these girls boost their self esteem each week. The Showcase was amazing! Proud Auntie to them all!! From their speeches in our Seneca Language to plans for their future selves the talents were inspiring!
This program brought the girls and their families together for a unique experience that I hope they will remember forever. Our community showed up for our girls! Our team was amazing and the parents set the bar for family involvement. Our youth got to see what it takes to make this all possible.
1975 SNI Princess joined us in this special weekend of events! We were surrounded by some of the strongest loving Seneca Aunties. Courtney Kaye, Erika Ann Stevens, Karly Stafford, Aedzaniyo Seneca, Jackie Jimerson – our float won 2nd place! Our parade float was inspired by our Creation Story.
I’m beyond thankful for our team in helping bring this vision to fruition! Lotta love and good energy went into the making of this.
Nya:wëh
Donations from:
- Chanel Gomez
- Andrew John Memorial Fund -Lindsey Cooper
- Sashes made by: Mary Jacobs & Crew
- Sashes sponsored by: Seneca Promotions
- Special Shout-outs to Sharon Patterson & Scotty for creating the beautiful stanchions and fall decor vibes
- Seth White Sr. & Veronica-Leanne Cook for all your help with preparing and hauling the float
- Sandra Rogers for your beautiful artwork
- The Flower Vase on 438 for their floral arrangements
- Ty Thompson, Frank Wesaw Jr & Crew for singing for us during the parade
- Singer Gehnew Printup for singing Esganye during the Showcase
- Darelyn Spruce, Master MC for our weekend of events!
- Some dressing room vibes getting the girls show ready with Karlyn Jamieson with assistance by Ariella Young.
Shoutout to all the parents and loved ones that helped in so many ways. Appreciate you all!!
The Lil Misses first duties was helping with The 2nd Annual Every Child Matters – Wear Orange Smoke Dance Special. This special is put on in recognition of the Every Child Matters movement, one that closely affects our communities.
While this movement, education and awareness is on-going, we wanted to take the time to celebrate our children. It was such a beautiful day and such a sight to see so many youth Smoke dancers in their orange gear while honoring our past relatives.
Nya:wëh Lenith Waterman, SNI Clerk for sponsoring our Awesome Singer Frank Wesaw. Taco in a bag & Strawberry Juice Sponsored by SNI Council Office. Goulash made with love by Aunt Jack. Handcrafted Items made by – Richard Stevens, Chelsea Thomas, Mig Montour, Sierra Parker, Camele DiFiglia. 6N apparel – Eddie John.
You guys rock! The Smoke dance special helpers that helped choose some great dancers!
Winners of The Every Child Matters Wear Orange Youth Smoke Dance Special:
Girls 6-12, Boys 6-12
1st – Saphire Hill, 1st – Liam Dowdy
2nd- Sathe Lyons, 2nd – Mo John
3rd- Kenzley Jimerson, 3rd – Hendrix Tahamont
Girls 13-17, Boys 13-17
1st – Lydia Isaac, 1st – Caias John
2nd – Wiyohs Printup, 2nd – Marty Jimerson III
3rd – Baiione Smith, 3rd – Herb John IV
Thank you all for helping bring this all together. Hard work has paid off and I’m thankful to see this all come together for our youth with love.
