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.