⚡ Mark your calendar now!
Our 2026 Nulhegan Abenaki Gathering will be held August 29th at Mount Norris Scout Reservation in Eden Mills, VT.
With its huge dining hall, this is the perfect venue for the Gathering, since it will take place rain or shine! The Gathering will be open to the public from from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (See comments on the right regarding food and lodging.)
Throughout the day there will be singing, storytelling, drumming, and dancing along with other activities to be enjoyed by adults and children. For example, you will have the opportunity to learn how to pound ash and throw a tomahawk. You can watch a basketmaker or a flintmaker and ask questions. There will also be Abenaki vendors so you can go shopping!
Lunch will be provided to the public on Saturday. Donations will be accepted. Camping is available on a first come, first served basis to citizens. Contact Miss Lucy for camping reservations or to request special dietary provisions (see email address on the right).
NOTICE: Please bring your own water bottle! Water will be available for refills.
Vendors of authentic native crafts will be set up throughout the weekend. Please note that you should bring cash, because many of the vendors have no way to process credit card payments. Though we won’t know who all of our vendors will be until that weekend, you may find all sorts of great hand-made and hand-crafted items at the Gathering. Many of our citizens are great artists and you may find items such as hand-woven baskets, drums, rattles, jewelry, bags, pouches, paintings, professional photographic prints, children’s books, and much more. Last year, we even had one of our youngest citizens selling some marvelous customized tea blends!
Please note that this is never a powwow – it is a Gathering of friends and family for the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe. Wearing regalia is optional. The public is always welcome to participate in all of the activities, as well as the meal, and is invited to attend both Saturday and Sunday.
This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event. Those persons violating these restrictions will be escorted off the grounds by Security. Service animals only! No weapons permitted on the grounds.
A short word from Nulhegan Elders Council and Nulhegan Tribal Security:
Welcome to the Nulhegan Gathering!
We are very excited to see all those who can make it this year! As you visit old friends and make new ones: Relax, learn, and participate in the many events being offered over the weekend!
As you enjoy yourself, please be mindful of the need for respect shown to your neighbors at all times. Please be aware of your (or your children’s) surroundings. We are a large extended family and, as such, offer many various views and opinions!
Respect fosters a safe, friendly and secure community! If you need assistance of any kind during your visit, please see one of us. Thank you and have a wonderful time!
Nulhegan Elders Council: Lorna Garfield, Peter Kenney, Francine Poitras Jones, Cathie Baker
Nulhegan Tribal Security: Dale Manning, Sergeant Capitol Police, retired.
NOTE:
Meals will not be provided on Friday. Lunch on Saturday will include the public, as our guests. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to citizens on Saturday and Sunday. Supper will also be provided to citizens on Saturday.
Please bring your own water bottle! Water will be available for refills.
Contact [email protected] for special dietary needs (for example – gluten free) or information about camping facilities.
Attention Abenaki Vendors:
We welcome you to vend at our Gathering with no vendor fee. However, we do request that you contact our Events Committee so we can make plans and let you know the requirements. Please email us at: [email protected]
The following video, from 2016, includes many of our tribal family who are no longer with us. Join us in reminiscing – it is such a gift to be able to hear the words of wisdom from some of the Elders.
