Two-Eyed Speaker Series – Kwanitekw (Connecticut River): The Sustainer of Life
ZOOMTwo-Eyed Seeing Speaker Series Zoom Event
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Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, United StatesABENAKI SUGARING TRADITIONS AND STORYTELLING
Ever wonder where Maple Syrup came from? Gather around the fire circle to learn how the Abenaki gathered and used Maple Syrup historically and also learn how this wonderful gift from nature was given to the first people of Vermont.
No registration necessary for this event. Walk-ins welcome!
Free
Nebizun: Water is Life Abenaki Teach-In (Teacher Training)
Bixby Memorial Free Library 258 Main St, Vergennes, VT, United StatesJoin Abenaki Arts & Education Center educators for a full-day workshop in Vergennes, VT. Supported in part by Vermont Humanities.
$35.00
Nebizun: Water is Life – Art Exhibit at Bennington Museum
Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United StatesNebizun: Water is Life draws its inspiration from Native American Grandmothers who have been doing water walks to pray for the water, and the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.
$15.00
Curatorial Talk – Nebizun: Water is Life
Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United StatesCurator Vera Longtoe Sheehan will present Nebizun: Water is Life, an exhibit which explores the Abenaki relationship to water. The exhibit is presented in partnership with the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association and the Abenaki Arts & Education Center. Light refreshments will be served in the Grandma Moses Schoolhouse, adjacent to the exhibit. Included with admission.
Included with admission
Digging for Native American History in the Monadnock Region
Jaffrey Civic Center 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH, United StatesA two-part free series on southern New Hampshire Native American history and survival is being presented in April as part of the year-long celebration of Jaffrey's 250th anniversary.
Abenaki Persistence Along the Contocook River
The Park Theatre 19 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH, United StatesOn Thursday, April 13, New Hampshire state Rep. Sherry Gould will present "Abenaki Persistence Along the Contocook River," sponsored by the Jaffrey Historical Society and The Park Theatre as part of the society's "Let's Talk History" series on Jaffrey history.
Free
Understanding and Addressing Hypertension as a Community Health Worker
WebinarThe purpose of this webinar is to outline the role of CHWs in addressing hypertension self-management and prevention in their communities while showcasing a Vermont CHW program.
Celebrating Abenaki Arts, Heritage, & Culture Art Show
Stone Valley Arts 145 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United StatesJoin us at Stone Valley Arts as we celebrate the work of 8 American Abenaki Artists. These Artists have woven together their heritage into traditional and contemporary American Abenaki Fine Art, available for viewing, interaction, and for purchase. The Artists Reception is a special opportunity to meet some of the artists behind this diverse body of work and connect with local native community.
Understanding Place: Wabanaki Textiles and Fiber Art
Stone Valley Arts 145 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United StatesUnderstanding Place: Wabanaki Textiles and Fiber Art provides the audience the opportunity to examine samples of twined weaving and learn how it connects to the land and Abenaki history. The lecture will cover Vera’s family oral tradition as well as her research into Wabanaki archeology and first-hand studies of surviving ‘material culture’. Additionally, participants can make a hands-on connection to Abenaki culture by making a small textile sample, similar to what has been found at archeological sites of the northeast.
Celebrating Abenaki Arts, Heritage, & Culture: Gallery Opening & Artist Reception
Stone Valley Arts 145 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United StatesJoin us at Stone Valley Arts as we celebrate the work of 8 American Abenaki Artists. These Artists have woven together their heritage into traditional and contemporary American Abenaki Fine Art, available for viewing, interaction, and for purchase.
The Artists Reception is a special opportunity to meet some of the artists behind this diverse body of work and connect with local native community.
Abenaki Heritage Weekend
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United StatesJoin the Native American community at the Abenaki Heritage Weekend on June 17 and 18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to explore and learn about the Abenaki perspective on life in the Champlain Valley. Activities include several workshops, presentations, drumming, and singing.
Free
Beyond the Curve
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United StatesBeyond The Curve Exhibit will be showing In-Person from June 17th 2023 - October 15th 2023 at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT Curatorial statement: "In March 2020, the ... Read more
Free
Nebizun: Water is Life Gallery Talk
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH, United StatesCurator Vera Longtoe Sheehan will present a Nebizun: Water is Life Gallery Talk about the exhibit which explores the Abenaki relationship to water. The exhibit is presented in partnership with the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association and the Abenaki Arts & Education Center.
Free
Nebizun: Water is Life Art Exhibit at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH, United StatesNebizun: Water is Life draws its inspiration from Native American Grandmothers who have been doing water walks to pray for the water, and the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.
$11.00
Watercolor workshops: Painting Inspired by Nature by Abenaki Artist Amy Hook-Therrien
Stone Valley Arts 145 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United StatesStone Valley Arts announces watercolor workshops Painting Inspired by Nature by Abenaki artist and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park artist-in-residence, Amy Hook-Therrien on Saturday, July 29th. The activities are part of ... Read more
Joe Bruchac: Abenaki story teller, writer, poet-laureate
Stone Valley Arts 145 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United StatesAcclaimed Abenaki storyteller and musician Joseph Bruchac will present three events in the Lakes Region on Saturday, July 29. The events are part of Celebrating Abenaki Art, Heritage, and Culture ... Read more
Water is Life – Abenaki Teach-In
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH, United StatesRegistration Required: https://forms.gle/cWmqQy3eJtHax4wY9 Join Abenaki Arts & Education Center educators for a full-day workshop on August 4, 2023, in Warner, NH. 10 am to 4 pm. Interactive, media-rich content will ... Read more
$35
Vermont Community Leadership Summit
Vermont State University Randolph 124 Admin Drive, Randolph Center, VT, United States4th Vermont Community Leadership Summit Strengthening Skills, Capacity, and Opportunity for the Future. We are excited to welcome local leaders to this year’s Vermont Community Leadership Summit. Participants here today include youth, municipal leaders, community organizers and volunteers, people with lived experience with critical challenges facing our communities, experts and technical assistance providers, regional, state, & national leaders, and others working to improve the economies and quality of life of their communities.
$50
Abenaki Art in the Park
Saint Gaudens National Historical Park 139 St Gaudens Rd., Cornish, NHJoin the park's Education Fellow, Vera Longtoe Sheehan, for a pop-in art activity and demonstration, focusing on traditional fish basket-making.
$10
Nulhegan Abenaki Gathering
Mount Norris Scout Reservation 242 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Eden, VT, United StatesOur 2023 Nulhegan Abenaki Gathering will once again be held at Mount Norris Scout Reservation in Eden, VT. With its huge dining hall, this is the perfect venue for the Gathering, since it will take place rain or shine!
Free
Artist Talk With Julia Marden
Aquinnah Vanderhoop Homestead / Aquinnah Cultural Center 35 South Road, Aquinnah, MA, United StatesSave the date and join us on Monday, September 11 for an afternoon at the Vanderhoop Homestead with Aquinnah Wampanoag artist Julia Marden as she shares with us her story ... Read more
Free
Forest Festival
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, United StatesCome to our Forest Festival! Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, try your hand at woodworking, or explore the forest on a guided nature walk. Witness the whole forest product cycle in action, from horse-logging, to board cutting with a portable sawmill to woodcraft demonstrations.
Free
The Abenaki Land Link Project Harvest Festival
Wheeler Homestead 1100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, United StatesThe 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 ... Read more
Free
IPD Rocks!
Akeley Building/Stowe Town Theatre 67 Main Street, Stowe, United States4th Annual IPD Rocks at Stowe Events Field in Stowe, VT. Join the Abenaki community to experience drumming, dancing, exhibitors, storytellers, musicians, vendors - and so much more! This is a free event that is open to the public. Leashed service dogs only please. Rain date: 10/8/2023
Free
Beyond the Curve – Special Exhibit
University of Vermont Medical Center 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT, United StatesBeyond The Curve Special Exhibit will be showing from now through JANUARY 23, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Curatorial ... Read more
Free
Abenaki Mural Grand Opening
Montpelier Transit Center 1 Taylor Street, Montpelier, VT, United StatesJoin us for the Abenaki Mural Grand Opening of Nd'ôlemôwzibna - We Continue to Live Lead mural designer: Abena Songbird (Missisquoi Abenaki) Secondary designer: Lucy Cannon Neel (Nulhegan Abenaki) Artist/Painters: ... Read more
Free
Beyond the Curve
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesBeyond The Curve Exhibit will be showing In-Person from OCTOBER 21, 2023 - JANUARY 6, 2024 at the Mad River Valley Arts in , VT Gallery is open Tuesday - ... Read more
Free
Inside-Outside: Nature-based Educators
Ashuelot River Park 273 West Street, Keene, NH, United StatesRegistration is Open!!!! We hope you'll join us for this year's Inside-Outside offering! We invite you into a co-created, day-long gathering with rest, play, and storytelling at the center as ... Read more
Stronger Together – UVM Health Equity Summit
Dudley H. Davis Center 590 Main St, Burlington, VT, United StatesUVM Health Equity Summit -
Achieving Health Equity through Culturally Responsive Care. Beyond the Curve: Using Traditional Indigenous Methodology to Address Wellness and Equity.
Free
Woven: Gathering at the Intersections – 1st Presentation
Sanborn Mills Farm 7097 Sanborn Rd, Loudon, NH, United StatesWoven: Gathering at the Intersections -
Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage - Workshop by Vera Longtoe Sheehan
Free
Woven: Gathering at the Intersections – 2nd Presentation
Sanborn Mills Farm 7097 Sanborn Rd, Loudon, NH, United StatesWoven: Gathering at the Intersections - 2nd Presentation by Vera Longtoe Sheehan
Free
An Abenaki Understanding of the Environment
Ashuelot River Park 273 West Street, Keene, NH, United StatesAn Abenaki Understanding of the Environment Join Rich Holschuh on a hike at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve to learn about reciprocal relationships with the land! Different people and cultures ... Read more
Free
Engage! Moving from Inspiration to Action
Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME, United StatesEngage! Moving from Inspiration to Action. New England Museum Association Annual Conference An Indigenous Perspective on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Museums and Cultural Institutions Using Indigenous methodology based on ... Read more
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2nd Annual Snow Snake Games
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH, United StatesJoin us for a fun day of the ancient game of Snow Snake. We'll have plenty of wooden snow snakes for people to try out on the troughs of snow. ... Read more
Free
Presentation: History of the Abenaki in Vermont and New Hampshire
Nulhegan Education and Cultural Center 26 School Road, Derby Line, United StatesFebruary 24th at 1pm at the Nulhegan Education and Cultural Center located at 26 School Rd, Derby Line, VT 05830, (The Old Holland School) Dr. Bob Goodby will present "History ... Read more
Free
“Who is a “Legal” Indian? – Navigating Federal and State Laws in the US and Canada with Paul-René Tamburro
ZOOM"Who is a “Legal” Indian? - Navigating Federal and State Laws in the US and Canada" with Paul-René Tamburro. This thought-provoking session addresses the ongoing struggle for individuals to assert ... Read more
Free
“Our Songs Remember” Lecture and Performance
ZOOMOUR SONGS REMEMBER is a combination lecture and performance focusing on the ways in which the Abenaki oral traditions of storytelling and music play a part in the preservation of ... Read more
Free
Intergenerational Trauma: Healing and Resilience with Andrea Tamburro, MSW, Ed. D.
ZOOMIntergenerational Trauma: Healing and Resilience with Andrea Tamburro, MSW, Ed. D. This 60-minute Zoom program provides a space to discuss the enduring impact of colonization, which triggers both past and current ... Read more
Free
Joseph Bruchac to Launch New Book Called Dawn Land
ZOOMJoseph Bruchac to Launch New Book Called Dawn Land - Mark you calendar now! You don't want to miss this ZOOM presentation by this nationally acclaimed Abenaki author. Remembering The ... Read more
Free
Inoculating Whiteness: Settler Colonialism, Whiteness, & Infectious Diseases in Sheet’ka – Adam Kersch, Ph.D.
ZOOMWhen colonizers arrived in Sheet'ka (Sitka, Alaska), the homeland of the Tlingit people, they imported devastating infectious diseases. Russian and Euro-American colonizers' writings describe these diseases as a marker of ... Read more
Free
Highlighting Abenaki: UVM Collaborations that Bridge Communities
Silver Maple Ballroom - Davis Center 590 Main St, Burlington, VT, United StatesTuesday, April 16 2:00-4:00 P.M. Don't miss "Highlighting Abenaki: UVM Collaborations that Bridge Communities" in the Silver Maple Ballroom Davis Center" or Streaming at https://go.uvm.edu/ highlightingabenaki. "Western Abenaki people are ... Read more
Free
Hunting and Fishing: A Case Study in Cultural Continuity – Frederick M. Wiseman, Ph.D.
ZOOMHunting and Fishing: A Case Study in Cultural Continuity - Frederick M. Wiseman, PhD. American Abenaki people in Vermont were and are culturally competent in many types of Indigenous hunting ... Read more
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The Case of the 1790s Peace Medal by Prof. Frederick Matthew Wiseman
ZOOMJoin us as we celebrate Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week. Register for "The Case of the 1790s Peace Medal" On Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 pm. Join Prof. Frederick Matthew ... Read more
Free
Missisquoi Abenaki Heritage Celebration
Swanton Recreation 16 Jewett Street, Swanton, VT, United StatesAfter 12 years of inactivity, 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. ... Read more
Free
Beyond the Curve
Chaffee Art Center 16 South Main Street, Rutland, VT, United StatesBeyond the Curve: the American Abenaki COVID Experience reopens on June 7–July 19. Gallery Hours Thursday & Friday: 10am–5pm Saturday: 10am–3pm Cost: Donations accepted - no charge for the exhibit ... Read more
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History Alive at KEMP PARK!
Kemp Park 21 River Street, Hillsboro, NH, United StatesHistory Alive at KEMP PARK in Hillsboro, New Hampshire! Begin your summer by the Contoocook River on a very exciting Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 9 am to 4. NOTE: ... Read more
$8 – $10
Black Ash Pounding Event
Lake Carmi State Park 460 Marsh Farm Road, Franklin, VT, United StatesThe Missisquoi Band of Abenaki and Vermont Forests, Parks, and Recreation invites you to join a Black Ash Pounding event at Lake Carmi State Park! Happening Sunday, June 9th & ... Read more
Baskets: Carriers of Life and Spirit (Meet and Greet – Ash Splint Basket-Making)
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH, United StatesJoin us for a demonstration of ash splint basket-making and learn more about Abenaki culture with Sherry Gould. Sherry will also bring some of the baskets she has worked on. ... Read more
Free
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Abenaki Heritage Weekend – June 29th & 30th (This weekend!)
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United StatesJoin Vermont’s Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace on June 29-30 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to explore Abenaki perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. ... Read more
Free
Stone Tool Discussion with Gail Golec
Elnu Tribal Center at Wantastegok 350 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesGail Golec has been a professional archaeologist for over 20 years, working primarily in the Middle Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. Some of her recent work includes ... Read more
Free
Abenaki Day – Honor Those Who Came Before
Tucker Mountain Town Forest 1576 Tucker Mountain Road, West Newbury, VT, United StatesAbenaki Day - Abenaki: People of the Dawn Land August 3, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Abenaki Alliance, Tucker Mountain Town Forest & Newbury Historical Society Honor Those Who ... Read more
11th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival
Unity Park 56 First Street, Turners Falls, MA, United States11th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: A Celebration of Native American Art, Music, and Cultures, Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sunday, August 4, 10 a.m. to 5 ... Read more
Free
2024 Abenaki Land Link Project Heritage Festival
Wheeler Homestead 1100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, United StatesWelcome to the 2024 Abenaki Land Link Project Heritage Festival! The event will take place on Saturday, August 10th at The Wheeler Homestead on 1100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont ... Read more
Free
2 Day Abenaki Harvesting & Medicine Making Workshop
Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, United StatesComing up this August 12-20th, an Abenaki Harvesting & Medicine Making Workshop with Carol McGranaghan!Free and open to all Abenaki. Day 1: August 12th 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - ... Read more
Free
Day 2 of the Abenaki Harvesting & Medicine Making Workshop
Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, United StatesComing up this August 12-20th, an Abenaki Harvesting & Medicine Making Workshop with Carol McGranaghan!Free and open to all Abenaki. Day 1: August 12th 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - ... Read more
Free