Vermont Abenaki Artists Association
Honoring Abenaki history, culture, and art since 2013.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday, March 15 - 2:00 pm - Zoom Introduction to the American Abenaki Curriculum FREE 60-Minute Virtual PD for K–12 Educators Explore the American Abenaki Curriculum: A Journey of History ... Read more
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum invites the public to welcome the return of spring with Maple Day, a family-friendly program celebrating the traditional practice of maple sugaring at 18 Highlawn Rd., ... Read more
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and UVM Forestry Club / Femmes in Forestry invite you to join a hands-on black ash pounding workshop! (Community service for our ... Read more
Introduction to the new American Abenaki Curriculum Free 90 minute teacher training on 4/20 at 5 pm Explore the American Abenaki Curriculum: A Journey of History and Resilience with us! ... Read more
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
Join Vermont’s Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace June 13-14 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT. Admission FREE. Rain or shine. Citizens of Vermont’s Elnu, ... Read more
Meet Abenaki Artists at the Native Arts Marketplace! Find beadwork, jewelry, paintings, baskets, wampum, stonework, woodworking, drums, rattles, and more. Every purchase helps sustain traditional artistry! Explore Abenaki perspectives on ... Read more
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