Genesee Trail Day October 10, 2009

Clans are the foundation of the social, religious, and political life of many Native American families, villages and tribes. Members of the Seneca Nation of the Iroquois belong to one of eight clans, each named for an animal that is believed to have special magical or spiritual attributes. Stations will be set up at the Zoo where visitors can learn about these animals, some still native to the Genesee Trail, as well as their importance in the daily life of the Senecas.