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Historic Abenaki Tribal Recognition, Celebration, and Insight
Historic Abenaki Tribal Recognition, Celebration, and Insight
Historic Abenaki Tribal Recognition, Celebration, and Insight
The standing of the Vermont Abenaki Tribes recognized by the State of Vermont is being challenged by the Odonak First Nation Tribe of Quebec. The Odonaks are claiming purity of lineage as the only rightful claim to the Abenaki standing in VT. They have also sent letters to Vermont conservation and environmental funding organization requesting they withhold funding to any of the 4 Vermont tribes.
This conflict may be confusing to many and the presentation will focus on the Vermont Abenaki's position, why this is important, and what all Abenakis should be striving for. This will be more than an information session. It is designed to expose participant to a greater appreciation of Abenaki culture.
Respect for nature will be our spiritual salvation
Historic Abenaki Tribal Recognition, Celebration, and Insight
Historic Abenaki Tribal Recognition, Celebration, and Insight
In June 2023, the South Burlington Land Trust presented its annual award to the Western Abenaki people who honored and protected the land and all beings in what the city. The mission of the land trust stresses cooperation with communities to preserve the land. The Abenaki are an abiding inspiration for our organization and a conscience for all people. Chief Don Stevens accepted the award.
Interview about Vermont’s State Recognized Tribes
Historic Abenaki Tribal Recognition, Celebration, and Insight
Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind
Pat McDonald fills-in as host today. In the second hour, she's joined in-studio by Chief Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation, to talk about a recent challenge disputing the legitimacy of Vermont’s State Recognized Tribes.
Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind
Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind
Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind
When environmental activists recently gathered at the Statehouse to push for cleaner energy, they began with what has become commonplace at public events in Vermont — a land acknowledgment.
Earl Hatley, a member of the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, strode to a podium wearing a bear-claw necklace. "Kwai," Hatley said, using the tribe's traditional greeting. "Today we acknowledge that we live on and share and help protect the ancestral lands of the Abenaki Nation, the Alnôbak."
Native American Day at Castleton Elementary School
Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind
Shelburne Museum plans new building for Indigenous Art
Castleton, VT June 2023 -- “Close your eyes. Imagine a world with no cell phones, no computers, no electronics at all; no planes, trains, or automobiles. Listen closely and hear the birds singing, rivers flowing, and wind blowing.” This is how guest speaker Lucy Cannon-Neel addressed the 4th grade class at Castleton Elementary School. She continued, “Travel back in time 1,000 years, long before the pilgrims landed on Plymouth rock, before any European explorers touched the northeastern portion of what is now called the United States.” Ms. Cannon-Neel then had the students open their eyes to see a descendant of the people who were here at that time. She was referring to herself, for Ms. Cannon-Neel’s ancestors were Native Americans from the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation.
Shelburne Museum plans new building for Indigenous Art
Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind
Shelburne Museum plans new building for Indigenous Art
Read about the 9,750 square foot building at the Shelburne Museum that is set to feature Indigenous Art from more than 80 bands across America.
Important - Please read!
Important - Please read!
Important - Please read!
Dr. Joseph Bruchac is a citizen of Nulhegan and an acclaimed author. Recently, he wrote "An Open Letter to the Times Union Editorial Staff" which was immediately followed up by a letter from Jeff Benay, Ed.D.
You are encouraged to read both letters.
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