• Drum Making Class with Chief Brenda Gagne

    Missisquoi Tribal Office 100 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT, United States

    Another Drum Making Class, open to all tribal citizens. Learn to make a drum, offer gratitude to Mother Earth and the animals for the supplies and how to show respect and protection to the drum. Limited Spots, pre-registrarion required: https://forms.gle/ek1NSNDGEvHdJQNp7

    Free
  • Medicine Bag & Rattle Class

    Missisquoi Tribal Office 100 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT, United States

    Led by Chief Brenda Gagne - Limited Spots Available   Must attend both Sundays to complete both medicine bag and rattle. Pre-registration required: https://forms.gle/LVEYvYC5CJPhNWc4A

    Free
  • Learn Abenaki Songs: Drumming and Singing

    Missisquoi Tribal Office 100 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT, United States

    Come and learn the songs and the drum beat of Mother Earth. If you haven’t made a drum yet please see other post and get signed up and come learn with Chief Gagne and Circle of Courage Youth Leader. Bring your newly created hand drum and practice 2 or 3 Abenaki songs. One take home ... Read more

    Free
  • Medicine Bag & Rattle Class

    Missisquoi Tribal Office 100 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT, United States

    Led by Chief Brenda Gagne – Limited Spots Available Must attend both Sundays to complete both medicine bag and rattle. Pre-registration required: https://forms.gle/LVEYvYC5CJPhNWc4A

    Free
  • An Evening with the Vermont Abenaki

    Vermont Statehouse 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    Please join the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs to learn about the state's Tribal Recognition process and the Vermont Abenaki in their own words. When: April 23, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 PM Where: Vermont Statehouse, Room 11

    Free
  • 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 – 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, ... Read more

    Free
  • 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

    Free
  • Nebizun: Water is Life Exhibit

    Chimney Point 31 VT-17, Addison, VT, United States

    Nebizun (alternately spelled Nebizon) is the Abenaki word for medicine and the root word Nebi is the Abenaki word for water. The rivers and tributaries of N’Dakinna (our homeland) were ... Read more

  • 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, Nulhegan, Koasek, and Missisquoi Tribes share perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. Storytelling, craft demonstrations, drumming, singing, and children’s play area. Featured arts include ... Read more

    Free
  • 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, baskets, stonework, woodworking and more. Explore Abenaki perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley with storytelling, drumming, and singing by citizens of the Elnu, Nulhegan, ... Read more

    Free
  • 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

    Free
  • 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

    Free
  • 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 ... Read more

    $17.00
  • 12th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: A Celebration of Native American Art, Music and Cultures 2025

    Unity Park Waterfront 56 First Street, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    A celebration of Native American Art, Music, and Cultures: Free Accessible Family Friendly Appeals to all ages and backgrounds Traditional music. Native Drums. Circle dances. Children's activities. 40 Indigenous artists selling beautiful creations. Indigenous history talks. Contemporary music. Food vendors include indigenous fare. MORE!  

    Free
  • The Green Corn Celebration

    The Fort at No. 4 267 Springfield Rd, Charlestown, NH, United States

    Join us for a shared meal and celebration with Chief Roger Longtoe and members of the Elnu Abenaki as they present the Green Corn Ceremony — a traditional celebration of gratitude, renewal, and the first corn harvest of the season.   The Green Corn Ceremony is a sacred and time-honored practice among many Native American ... Read more

    $25
  • Explore to Learn: Art of Remembering: Songs of the Adirondacks

    Pitney Meadows Community Farm 223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

    Explore to Learn: Art of Remembering: Songs of the Adirondacks with Jesse Bowman Bruchac on Saturday, August 16th, 12:00–1:00pm! Free with a suggested donation! https://secure.lglforms.com/.../s/qKuPnxkpqeqYVVHd75eouw... Join Jesse for a music-centered workshop featuring songs of the Adirondacks, weaving together Indigenous traditions, language, and the rich logging-era songs preserved in the Bruchac family. Accompanied by Native American ... Read more

    Free
  • 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 ... Read more

    Free
  • 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 ... Read more

  • 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 ... Read more

    $15.00
  • 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 ... Read more

    Free
  • 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, ... Read more

    Free
  • 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 ... Read more

    Free
  • 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 ... 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

  • Abenaki Forgiveness Moon Celebration

    Ethan Allen Homestead Museum 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT, United States

    Alnobaiwi Abenaki Forgiveness Moon Celebration Sunday, January 18th 2026 3pm-5pm at the Widobaiwi Abenaki Cultural Center, Ethan Allen Homestead Museum. Small Native Arts Display & Marketplace, fireside Drumming & Singing, ... Read more

    Free
  • Snow Snake Games & Campfire with Abenaki Chief Don Stevens

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

    Bundle up and gather around a winter campfire to learn more about Abenaki Culture with Chief Don Stevens of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation. Don will share stories, ... Read more

    $5.00
  • Benjamin Gleason: Lost in Translation

    Wantastegok Cultural Center 350 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    A story drawn from histories very close to home (Wantastegok), inspired by the only locally documented instance of spoken Abenaki language. The complexities of cross-cultural encounters in the lives of ... Read more

    Free
  • Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum Snow Snake Games

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

    Pson-Skoks or Snow Snake is a winter game which has been played by many Northeastern Tribal Nations for generations. Join Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in partnership with Abenaki Trails for ... Read more

  • Nulhegan Snow Snake Games

    Nulhegan Educational and Cultural Center 26 School Road, Derby Line, VT, United States

    Psôn Skoks- Snow Snake Games will be held after the Tribal Council Meeting and the pot luck lunch. All are invited to join for the pot luck (bring something to ... Read more

    Free
  • Winter Storytelling at the Farm

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

    Join Elnu Abenaki Chief Roger in the North Barn from 2-4 pm on March 29 for the traditional Abenaki winter pastime of storytelling and song. Roger Longtoe Sheehan is the ... Read more

    Free
  • 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, ... Read more

    Free
  • Nulhegan Abenaki Heritage Gathering Date Set for 2026!

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

    The public is invited to join us on Saturday, August 29th, for the Nulhegan Tribal Gathering. There will be singing, storytelling, drumming, and dancing along with other activities to be ... Read more

    Free