The Indigenous People of the Intervale

Past event
Oct 20, 10 AM to 4 PM, Oct 21, 2018

October 20-21, 2018 10a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington VT

Indigenous First Nations people have called the Intervale in Burlington home for thousands of years before the first settlers arrived. For all this time through the present, the Abenaki Nation has continuously and persistently lived throughout the state of Vermont. Persevering against attempted extinction and unrelenting oppression, the traditions of the Abenaki Nation continues uninterrupted and is celebrating their deep cultural heritage. Come join us on Oct 20th-21st from 10am-4pm as members of the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi share their history, culture, art, and stories. Bring your families and learn with us. Activities during the day.

At 2pm on Sunday, Oct 21st, join Professor Fred Wiseman as he shares his work on ethnobotany with a presentation on the "Seeds of Renewal" project!

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