Outdoor education is placed-based work that relies on land-based knowledge which often borrows from Native survival and cultural craft skills. This type of work and connection to the land may lead northeastern educators to wonder how they can be good allies for the American Abenaki people. A panel discussion with outdoor educators in the Northeast, hosted by Abenaki Arts & Education Center, was held with Zoom on April 19. 2022.
Governor Scott signed H.716 on July 13, 2020 giving Vermont Abenaki free hunting and fishing rights, effective January 1, 2021. You must apply for a special license – just carrying your card is not sufficient. Read more
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. In addition to Governor Scott’s fifth consecutive proclamation, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch, and Rep. Becca Balint issued a congressional delegation statement in commemoration.
Vera Longtoe Sheehan Originally published in “The Voice of the Turtle.” Traditional designs used to create Wabanaki clothing were not strictly ornamental. Quite to the contrary, the wearer carefully chose the designs and materials to Read more