Vermont Abenaki Artists Association
Honoring Abenaki history, culture, and art since 2013.
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
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
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
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
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
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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
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 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
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
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
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
A special display of recent work by Abenaki artists is on view at Fair Haven Welcome Center during June. Many Abenaki artists combine creative inspiration with appreciation of Vermont’s natural ... 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
Parley & Protocol, War and Peace In 2026, communities around the United States celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which ... 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
The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum presents our Free Monthly Lecture: “Capturing Indigenous History Through 3D Scanning” by Don Stevens, Director of the Nulhegan Cultural and Historic Preservation Department. This event ... Read more
About the event The Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative (UVTPC) is excited to host its fall conference on November 6th, which aligns with our mission of ensuring all Upper Valley ... Read more
Meet members of several New England tribes — with an opportunity to listen to their experiences, see the traditional skills and learn about the relationships between the settlers and the ... Read more
The Vermont Alliance for the Social Studies is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our 32nd annual conference on November 18th at Capitol Plaza Hotel Montpelier and Vermont ... Read more