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Welcome from the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation
Alli Lewis teaching about the drum. Photo by takara hansell
Our Gathering has been set for August 20th and 21st of 2022!
This year our Gathering will be held at a new venue - the Camp Sunrise Cub Scouting Camp, 2050 Sunset Lake, Benson, VT 05743 . The Gathering will be held each day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
As always, there will be drumming, singing, and dancing in the circle. There will also be vendors from the Abenaki community. There will also be learning opportunities for many traditional skills such as ash pounding, leatherwork, beading, and so forth.
Please note that this is not a powwow - it is a Gathering of friends and family for the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe. The public is welcome to participate in all of the activities as well as the meal and is invited to attend both days.
Note that camping will be available at this venue, so bring your tent. Food will be provided, with monetary donations requested at the event. If you have dietary restrictions or to reserve a camping spot, please contact MissLucyN@gmail.com.
Please note that this is always an alcohol and drug-free event. Service animals allowed. The event will be held rain or shine due to the availability of an indoor facility.
Following is the preliminary schedule of events - note that this will be added to over the next several days:
Saturday
10:00 AM: Dance Instruction
This will cover a variety of types of dance including those often used at powwows and traditional Abenaki dance.
Noon: Grand Entry
12:45 PM: Lunch - Free with donations requested
1:30 PM: Drum Protocol & Songs
Teaching about drum protocols. Instruction will include the name of each song and something about it such as when it is used, purpose of the song, etc.
2:00 PM: Storytelling for Children
Songs and a story about water
3:00 - 4:00PM How to make Abenaki Headwear and how to make bustles.
Sunday
10:30 AM: Storytelling for children
Songs and a story about water
12:45 PM: Lunch - Free with donations requested
1:30 PM: Dance Instruction
This will cover a variety of types of dance including those often used at powwows and traditional Abenaki dance.
2:00PM: How to make moccasins (bring your own leather).
2:00 PM: Drum Protocol & Songs
Teaching about drum protocols. Instruction will include the name of each song and something about it such as when it is used, purpose of the song, etc.