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Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe

Welcome from the Nulhegan Band of the Cooksuk Abenaki Nation

Welcome from the Nulhegan Band of the Cooksuk Abenaki NationWelcome from the Nulhegan Band of the Cooksuk Abenaki Nation

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    Basketmaking class March 19, 2022

    Basketmaking and Language Class Held on March 19, 2022

    This was the second basketmaking, along with language, class held at the Nulhegan Education and Cultural Center in Holland, Vermont In attendance were: Lucy Canon Neel,  Rebecca Hardy,  Mira George,  Tendayah,  Diane Wilson,  Esme West, and Crystal Xavier.

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    Another class is being planned

    Please contact Crystal Xavier if you are interested in attending. 

    Video

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    Abenaki Language and baksetmaking class

    Listen to Abenaki being spoken.

    This is a good opportunity to learn some Abenaki. This was shared at the basket making class by Crystal Xavier.

    Basket Making Class Held on February 19, 2022

    On February 19, the our tribe held a non-traditional pack basket making class in Holland, Vermont at the Nulhegan Education and Cultural Center. The goal of the class was to spark interest in our citizens with regard to our basketry heritage. The class was led by Tracie Jaquish Quirion, a basket maker having 13 years of experience, who was taught by both native and non-native basket makers and teachers.  


    It was a day long class filled with energy and fellowship. The workshop began with a 15- minute Abenaki Language introduction and greeting song presented by Crystal Xavier, a Nulhegan citizen and Language Keeper.  


    All attendees had the opportunity to go around and introduce themselves and where they lived in the Abenaki language. Everyone participated and they did great. We shared a family potluck and ate as such with Ali Lewis, our youngest attendee, serving up an ancestor plate first.  


    Bill and Sherry Gould are planning a week-long traditional Abenaki basketmaking workshop that will include ash pounding for splints, tool-making, and basket making techniques. This is a perfect opportunity to do a deeper dive into our traditions and learn from some of our tribal master basket makers.  


    Crystal has received the blessings of Jesse Bruchac to offer Abenaki language classes and will be making plans to launch those in the near future.  


    Attendees were Ali Lewis, Christina Cotnoir, Rebecca Hardy, Deborah Olden, Laura Lapierre, Brian Lapierre, Abena Songbird, Linda Savoca, Crystal Xavier, and Dan Coutu. 


    (Written by Crystal Xavier)

    Abenaki introduction in abenaki

    Listen to the introduction given by Crystal Xavier in Abenaki

    Abenaki Greeting Song

    Please enjoy the Abenaki Greeting Song

    This is a good opportunity to learn a new song in Abenaki. This song was shared at the basket making class by Crystal Xavier.

    Basketmaking class held at cultural center

    Ribbon skirt making day at our cultural center in holland, vt

      Snow Snake – Psôn Skoks 2020

      A Little Bit of History...


      A winter game played by the Abenaki was called the snow snake. Most

      Abenaki snow snakes were hand carved pieces of wood, usually hickory

      or ash, that were approximately 18-24 inches, although some Wabanaki

      tribes made snow snakes that were up to 6-7 feet long. Among the

      numerous shapes are two main varieties, the spoon mouth – Amkuôn

      which is about 2 feet long and flat at top and bottom with one end

      concave like the bowl of a spoon and the snake head – Skoks Mdeb

      which is long slender and round with one end resembling a snakes head

      and the other pointed. There is also the Skegaweis which is flat

      underneath, round on top and about 2 feet in length and the

      P’tgukwholok which is the largest of all and is from 5 to 7 feet long and

      nearly round with both ends raised slightly and pointed.

      Snow snakes ready for the game.

      Snow snakes ready for the game.

      Tribal Council elections and snow snake 2020

      Over 40 people attended!

      Potluck lunch was enjoyed before the games.

      Potluck lunch was enjoyed before the games.

      This was our best turnout yet! Good food, good fellowship, and a good time had by all.

      Potluck lunch was enjoyed before the games.

      Potluck lunch was enjoyed before the games.

      Potluck lunch was enjoyed before the games.

      Prior to the potluck, we had our Tribal Council elections. Please see our Government page for a list of our new Tribal Council. We are looking forward to the next three years under their leadership and guideance.

      Snow snake 2020 - Derby line, VT - Photo Gallery

        Snow Snake Games 2017 in Derby Line, Vermont

          Maritime Museum Abenaki Heritage Event

            Seven Days Vermont News Article About our Tribe

            Chief Don Stevens Represents a New Era of Abenaki Leadership in Vermont - read about the latest happenings in Vermont and how our Chief has brought about change.

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