Abenaki Program at Martha Canfield Library

Past event
May 7, 2017, 2 to 3:30 PM

Who were the native people of Vermont and how did they live? On Sunday, May 7 at 2:00pm in the library meeting room Jeanne Brink will examine the importance in Abenaki society of elders and children, the environment, and the continuance of lifeways and traditions. Jeanne draws upon her Abenaki family history and experience serving as Native American consultant to schools and organizations. She is a traditional basket-maker and co-author of a Western Abenaki language guide. She holds a Master’s degree in Native American Studies. This program is a Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by the Library under a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and is free and open to the public. Call us at 375-6153 for more information.

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