Day Two: 7th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering held in Red Lake - P2

RED LAKE - Over 400 elders gathered on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center, all to take part in Day Two of Red Lake's 7th Annual Elder's Gathering.

Breakfast began at 8 AM, followed by Opening Ceremonies of the Red Lake Nation Honor Guard, Red Lake Royalty, Honor Songs by the drum group Eyabay and the Welcome and Opening Remarks by Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki, Sr., with the welcome address presented by Amaya Pemberton.

The event, open to Red Lake Elders 55 and over, was designed to be both informative and entertaining. The beautiful voice of Amaya Pemberton was the highlight of this second day, along with a performance by the Red Lake High School Band.

Canadian comedian Don Burnstick performed next, followed by the crowning of this year's King and Queen, lunch and drawings and closing ceremonies.

This year's king was Gordon Bailey and the Queen was Carol Barrett.