WaterFire Sharon Welcomes the Six Nations Iroquois Dancers

SIX NATIONS FEATUREDThe Six Nations Iroquois Dancers are a collective group of individuals and all citizens of the Haudenosaunee (Also known as Iroquois) Confederacy. The group is led by Tonawanda Seneca,  Jamie Jacobs who is of the Turtle Clan (the Seneca are one of the six tribes comprising the Haudenosaunee). The members come from all corners of the Confederacy.  They love to showcase their culture through songs and dances that have been passed down through generations.  It is in this way that they find peace and friendship, a philosophy and way of life given to them by the Creator.  Through their song and dance they honor their ancestors, and we are honored to have them celebrate with us on August 23rd at WaterFire Origins.  Several of the WaterFire Sharon boats were named with the assistance of the Seneca Nations library (Salamanca and Irving, NY) and Seneca elders. .  They are the, “Chenango” (wild thistle), “Gehowaneh” (water), and “Oji:sda”(fire).   Join us in welcoming this wonderful group in celebration of Origins.

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