abenaki News

18th Abenaki Heritage Celebration Memorial Day Weekend

NH Senate recommends "interim study" on Indian Commission bill

It is my sense that the House will be seeking to write into law a standard recognition criteria and process and will not recognize any individual tribes or bands at this time.

HB1610 passed the NH House 201-132 as amended by the committee.

Abenaki State Recognition Bill passed by Vermont Senate

The VT Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs has scheduled a review and vote on S.222 , (An act relating to recognition of Abenaki tribes) on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Questioning the need for a NH Indian Commission and what impact it would have on any future BIA decisions, Rep David Hess (R), (Merrimack- District 09), had HB1610 removed from the consent calendar yesterday.

"Conflict between draft as proposed and the Attorney General's office," stated Senator Vince Illuzzi, as being the reason for delaying a Senate committee's vote on S.222, An act relating to recognition of Abenaki tribes.

"I was pleased at the unanimous support for HB 1610," stated Rep. Daniel Carr, who introduced the bill for a Commission on Native Affairs in New Hampshire.

This week’s creation and use of a Facebook page purporting to represent the Native American Affairs Commission was in no way authorized by the VCNAA.

Vermont Indian Commission Creates Face-book Account

The members of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs are writing to you to share our thoughts about bill S 0222 and H 0569, which are currently being considered in the Senate and House.

My name is Brad Barratt and I am a member of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs. My reasoning behind this email is to express my concerns over a bill that is currently circulating regarding recognition, known as S.0222.

Testimony regarding s. 222 an act relating to recognition of abenaki tribes

A long time coming for the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs in the development of a "State" website . Taxpayer money well spent? You decide.

Governor Jim Douglas appointed Charles Delaney-Megeso of Burlington the new chair of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs (VCNAA) on November 5, 2009.

Sponsored by the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs (VCNAA) in collaboration with the UVM Anthropology Department

Subject: Next Commission meeting and Report on the Intervale

After 5 months without leadership, lacking continuity and simply unorganized the Vermont Indian Commission has a new Chair.

The Saratoga Native American Festival will be hosting an honoring ceremony for two Native American elders at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, on the grounds of the Saratoga State Park, Saratoga Springs

If you are looking for Native American crafts then you have found the right place. Take a look at our new website.

The Abenaki Circle of Courage Youth Group Examines the Sacred Use and Misuse of Tobacco

Join the Abenaki people of Vermont for a four-day celebration of history, culture and survival. July 9-12, we will be sharing our history, culture and arts at one of the premiere signature events of the Vermont Quadricentennial Celebration.

"After much consideration I am resigning from the Vermont Commission On Native American Affairs. I believe that in it's current configuration the Commission is doomed to failure.

Paul Bell has officially resigned from the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs as of last Tuesday.

Heritage Day celebrations that are open to the public and typically occur on Memorial Day weekend of each year. For the past several years, the location has been the village green in downtown Swanton, VT

The 15th Annual Preservation Conference and Awards Luncheon

During the March meeting of the commission, Wanda Lyons from the East Syracuse NY Census Bureau was in attendance. She works primarily on Native issues surrounding census statistical information.

Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Keynote speaker Elnu Abenaki member Melody Walker, discusses how her people's history and heritage have influenced and shaped her life experiences.

Vermont Governor appoints Bell to native american Commission