A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Jake LaFrance and Brenda LaFrance handing out tickets for a raffle.
Pray Lazore reciting the opening address for Iakhihsohtha Carnival Day.
Jade Benedict attempting to hit the target at the dunk tank.
Selena Smoke enjoying the day with her friends and family.
Peyton Diabo getting her face painted by Bellybuttons the Clown.
Sue Smoke in her rainbow unicorn costume with Judy Swamp and her tiger facepaint.
Becky Mitchell and Teneya Mitchell handling some games and a bake sale for benefit of the Seniors at Iahihsohtha.
Eva and Havannah Cook driving around in the toy police car provided by the AMPS.
John Francis singing a song to entertain listeners.
By Mahlon Smoke
Iakhihsohtha. Dark clouds gathering in the sky above didn't stop the staff at Iakhihshota from holding a second Carnival to raise money for our Elders at Iakhihsohtha. Last year they held a large event with games, a small petting zoo and a magician to entertain. While the venue was smaller this year, the festivities were still enjoyable for all involved.
There was the Tota bingo where Elders could play to win any prize they wanted. Families of the grandparents enjoyed the delicious food that was cooked by Johnathan Lazore and many other volunteers. There were games of all kinds, the most popular being a dunk tank where everyone would pay five dollars to attempt to dunk one of the volunteering district chiefs; including Caroline Francis, Connie Lazore, and more were all dunked into the tank to the enjoyment of the community. A raffle was also held for a grand prize of a bonfire set.
But more importantly, it was a great chance for the Totas to enjoy a day out with their families. It can be difficult to take an elder out on the town or sometimes people are busy and can't visit as much as they want to. This was a chance for everyone to sit, visit, or try to dunk a chief in the tank. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
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