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  • SOMETHING OF VALUE; The Vermont Abenakis, 1790-2020

    Vermont History Center 60 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT, United States

    The Vermont Abenakis, 1790-2020 Given the apparent confusion regarding the ethnicity, history, social organization and cultural competence of the four Vermont State-recognized tribes, Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week, 2024 may be good time to reflect upon an aboriginal presence in Vermont. Through PowerPoint lecture and demonstration, author Dr. Frederick Wiseman will address the ethnicity of ... Read more

    Free
  • Deep Roots, Strong Branches

    Deep Roots, Strong Branches – Exhibit

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Deep Roots, Strong Branches - The American Abenaki Abenaki people have lived in N’Dakinna (our Homeland) for more than 12,000 years. Abenaki culture is a complex network of people, places, relationships and ceremonies that links the people with the living land. Located in the Museum’s Schoolhouse Gallery, this exhibit presents artwork and stories by the ... Read more

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  • Poster with information about the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Heritage Celebration.

    Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Heritage Celebration

    Swanton Recreation 16 Jewett Street, Swanton, VT, United States

    The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Community Events Committee and Tribal Council are thrilled to announce the return of our annual Memorial Day weekend Heritage Celebration. With collaboration from Swanton Rec, this Heritage Celebration will be filled with tribal drumming, dancing, singing, food vendors and craft vendors. Free admission, open to the public. 10am-5pm Saturday 5/24/25 ... Read more

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  • Abenaki Heritage Weekend 2025 poster for event and welcome page.

    Abenaki Heritage Weekend – June 14th and 15th

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Join Vermont’s Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace June 14-15 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT. Admission FREE. Rain or shine. Citizens of Vermont’s Elnu, ... Read more

    Free
  • Native Arts Marketplace

    Native American Arts Marketplace

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Native American Arts Marketplace presented by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association at Abenaki Heritage Weekend, June 14-15 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT. Admission FREE. Featured arts include jewelry, wampum, ... Read more

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  • Something of Value: the Vermont Abenaki community 1790 - 2020

    Something of Value: the Vermont Abenaki community 1790 – 2020

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Join Dr. Frederick Wiseman as he premieres his new book "Something of Value: The Vermont Abenaki experience: 1790-2020." Using the twin concepts of cultural continuity and cultural competency, it is a brief, peer-reviewed introduction to the little-known genealogy, history, arts, gardening, architecture, and social organization of the Vermont Abenaki community. Building on Wiseman’s 35 years ... Read more

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  • Earthshapers and Placemakers - Abenaki History in Deep Time

    Earthshapers & Placemakers: Abenaki History in Deep Time

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United States

    The physical layout of the Abenaki territory we call “Ndakinna” includes multiple waterways, valleys, mountains, rock formations, etc. that shape the contours of the land. Many of these are still known by locative terms, in the Abenaki language, that describe their physical details. Some places are also known through oral traditions that reference ancient events ... Read more

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  • Mount Kearsarge Powwow Drum 2025

    Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 24th Annual Powwow

    Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Rd, Warner, NH, United States

    Save the date for our biggest event of the year! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and tradition at MKIM’s 24th Annual Intertribal Powwow! Experience the vibrant colors of regalia, powerful dances, heartwarming music, and over 20 traders with handmade crafts — this event offers something for everyone. Whether you’re learning about ... Read more

    $17.00

  • Nulhegan tribal flag and eagle staff.

    Nulhegan Abenaki Gathering 2025

    Mount Norris Scout Reservation 242 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Eden, VT, United States

    The Nulhegan Abenaki Gathering will take place on August 23-24, 2025 at the Mt. Norris Scout Reservation in Eden Mills, VT. (Note that Abenaki citizens may arrive on Friday, August 22nd.) To see more information about the Nulhegan Abenaki Annual Gathering, click here.

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  • Traces of the Past, Vermont Indigenous Material Culture

    Vermont History Center 60 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT, United States

    STONE LANGUAGE - An American Abenaki Bioculture Seminar Series 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Community Room, The Vermont History Center 60 Washington St., Barre, VT Upcoming seminar schedule: October 11, 2025. Something of Value: The Vermont Abenakis, 1790-1970 November 8, 2025. Always in Fashion: Wabanaki clothing & Body Adornment December 13, 2025, The Abenaki Cultural Conservancy Collection 2026 ... Read more

  • Mt. Kearsarge Encore Powwow Poster

    Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Encore Powwow

    Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH, United States

    The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum appreciated all who attended and participated at this year’s 24th annual Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum powwow.It has been decided to extend the fun as part of exploring a different weekend for cooler weather and the decision has been made to add a 1-DAY ONLY ENCORE POWWOW to this year's calendar. ... Read more

    $15.00
  • Poster for harvest festival.

    Abenaki Land Link Project Harvest Festival

    Wheeler Homestead 1100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, United States

    The Abenaki Land Link Project Harvest Festival is celebration of the harvest of Indigenous Seeds. Free Event! Hosted by the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation and Common Roots   Family friendly activities: Abenaki Artisans, Green Corn cultural performance, storytelling, Three Sisters Food Tastes, Picnicking - BYO, corn grinding and journeycake baking, bean shucking, ... Read more

    Free

  • Indigenous Peoples Day logo.

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day Rocks

    Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

    In partnership with Chief Donald Stevens and the Nulhegan Abenaki, major sponsors Alnôbaiwi and the Vermont Arts Council, with our host The Shelburne Farms, musician donor The Alchemist, donors, musicians, educators, vendors, exhibitors, and volunteers we look forward to our sixth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Rocks! celebration, named one of Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s Top ... Read more

    Free
  • Something of Value book cover.

    Hidden Heritage: The Vermont Indian Community, 1790-2010

    Vermont History Center 60 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT, United States

    An Indigenous People’s Day Celebration The Community Room, The Vermont History Center 60 Washington St. Barre, VT 10:00 AM-3:30 PM. October 11, 2025 Introduction & Backstory The reality underwriting Vermont’s neglected Indian community is totally unlike the rather controversial public image advocated by University of Vermont scholars and department heads, the Vermont media, and even ... Read more

    Free
  • Something of Value book cover.

    Something of Value: Exploring the 1790- 2010 Indigenous Vermont Experience.

    Vermont History Center 60 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT, United States

    The Culminating Public Event of National Wildlife Refuge Week. Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 29 Tabor Road, Swanton, VT 9:30 AM-4:00 PM. October 12, 2025 Introduction to the Event Scholars have neglected the last two centuries of the Vermont Indian story, leading to the belief that the state’s Native community had emigrated to Canada. But since ... Read more

    Free
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration image

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

    Retreat Farm 400 Linden Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Elnu Abenaki and the Atowi Project invites you to join a community celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 13 from 12-4pm at the Retreat Farm’s North Barn. The celebration will feature songs, storytelling, and demonstrations by Indigenous artists. The gathering is free and the public is very welcome, by intention! Indigenous-inspired food from ... Read more

    Free

  • Seminar Series: The Abenaki Cultural Conservancy Collection

    Vermont History Center 60 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT, United States

    STONE LANGUAGE - An American Abenaki Bioculture Seminar Series 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Community Room, The Vermont History Center 60 Washington St., Barre, VT Upcoming seminar schedule: 2026 TOPICS TBA - Hold ... Read more