The VAAA and the Abenaki Arts and Education Center often work together or with some of our sponsors to present programs during the year. Over the past several years, we have had the opportunity to feature some wonderful programs by artists, genealogists, ecologists, a poet laureate…….and the list goes on.
If you have missed a program that you really wanted to attend, or if you want to revisit any of the programs, please review the following list and click on the provided link to be taken to our YouTube page.
Note that most of the videos listed below have Human Generated Captions for Accessibility. Special thanks to the Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities for their support.
NH Rep. Sherry Gould (Nulhegan Abenaki), a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and Dr. Robert Goodby of Monadnock Archaeological Consulting are long-time friends and collaborators. As charter members of the New Hampshire Commission on Native American Affairs, Sherry served as Chair and Bob was the representative appointed by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources.
A Year of Moons with Joe Bruchac (Human Generated Captions)
The Abenaki Arts & Education Center welcomed author Joe Bruchac in a discussion about his new book “A Year of Moons: Stories from the Adirondack Foothills, a collection of essays that reflect on the rhythms of the land, the lunar cycles of the year, the plants and animals that surround us, and the connections that link humans, animals and the land.
Interview with Jeanne Morningstar Kent
Firsting and Lasting: Writing Indians Out of Existence in New England
In this talk, Jean O’Brien narrates the argument she makes in her book, Firsting and Lasting, that local histories written in the nineteenth century became a primary means by which Euro-Americans asserted their own modernity while denying it to Indian peoples.
Outdoor Education and Allyship with Abenakis (Human Generated Captions)
Outdoor education is placed-based work that relies on land-based knowledge which often borrows from Native American survival and cultural craft skills. This type of work and connection to the land may lead educators to wonder how they can be good allies for the American Abenaki people. Panelists from several Abenaki cultural organizations will discuss their organizations and allyship needs.
Abenaki Basket Makers (Human Voice Captioned)
The 2021 Virtual Abenaki Heritage Weekend presents “Abenaki Basket Makers” featuring Sherry Gould of the Nulhegan Abenaki Heritage Preservation Department. In this presentation, she discusses basket-making traditions in N’Dakinna (Abenaki for “our homeland”).
Kwanitekw (Connecticut River) : Sustainer of Life (Human Generated Captions)
In honor of World Water Day, the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association (VAAA) was pleased to present Kwanitekw (Connecticut River): The Sustainer of Life. On March 22 at 7pm, a panel of Indigenous citizens and environmental scientists met to share multiple perspectives on living in relationship with the Connecticut River watershed.
Abenaki Pottery featuring Vicki Blanchard (Human Generated Captions)
In this short video, Vicki Blanchard, an Abenaki potter, explains the new pottery project that is leading her into museum collections to study pottery made by her ancestors. She is now incorporating these designs into her own pottery.
Vermont Proclamations & Resolutions Support Vermont’s 4 State Recognized Tribes (Human Captions)
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 12pm, the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, along with the Abenaki Alliance, Vermont Abenaki tribal leaders, and community representatives, held a press conference to celebrate Governor Scott’s Proclamation 23-054 naming May 1-7, 2023 as Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week.
Abenaki Fish-Ins – Interview with Joe Bruchac (Human Generated Captions)
Joe Bruchac describes his experience during the historic Abenaki Fish-Ins led by Chief Homer St. Francis (Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe). For over forty years, Joseph Bruchac has been creating literature and music that reflect his indigenous heritage and traditions. He is a proud Nulhegan Abenaki citizen and a respected elder among his people. He is the author of more than 120 books for children and adults.
Quillwork Interview with Jim Taylor (human generated captioning)
In this virtual session, we welcome Jim Taylor (Elnu Abenaki Tribe in Southern Vermont), a talented graphic artist, who also works in many traditional and contemporary media forms, including quillwork, carving, and wampum. In this interview, he will discuss his art and the historical context of his work.