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Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation

A Native American Indian Tribe Recognized by (Bill S.129) the State of Vermont U.S.A.

~<~>~ NEWS FLASH! ~<~>~ The next Tribal Council Meeting is scheduled for August 11th from Noon till 4:00 p.m. at the Robert Clifford Memorial Building (former armory) on Court Street in Woodsville, NH ~ POT LUCK ~ BRING A DISH ~ NOTICE: All tribal members are invited to attend the Tribal Council Meeting ~<~>~ NOTICE !!! Our site has been undergoing an overdue facelift. We hope the History page will be updated soon! ~<~>~

 

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Gov. Shumlin Signs our Recognition Bill into Law

(s.129)An act relating to recognition of the

Koasek Abenaki of the Koas as a Native American Indian tribe.
Sec. 1. 1 V.S.A. § 855 is added to read:
RECOGNITION OF KOASEK ABENAKI OF THE KOAS

The Koasek Abenaki of the Koas Abenaki Nation has filed an application for tribal recognition with the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and has complied with the recognition requirements contained in subdivisions 853(c)(1)–(9) of this title and is hereby recognized by the state of Vermont as a Native American Indian tribe.
Sec. 4. 1 V.S.A. § 853 (a) (3)

“Recognized” or “recognition” means acknowledged as a Native American Indian tribe by the Vermont General Assembly.

Approved by Law and Signed into Law by Gov. Shumlin May 7th, 2012.

Here are some pictures from that Day's Ceremonies:

Elder Trudy Ann Parker giving acceptance speech.
Band Elder Trudy Ann Parker giving Acceptance Speech
Image of recognition ceremony.
Sen. Vince Illuzi with Gov. Shumlin.
Sen. Vince Illuzi with Gov. Shumlin
Image of alliance chiefs on steps.
Alliance Chiefs of the Four VT Recognized Tribes
Chief Don Stevens Nulhegan
CHief Roger Longtoe Sheehan El Nu Tribe
CHief John Churchhill Missisquoi St Francis Sokoki
Chief Nancy Millette Doucet Koasek Abenaki of the Koas
Image of Circle of Courage Youth Drum Group.
Circle of Courage Youth Drum Group performing an Honor Song for
Chief Nancy Millette Doucet.
Nulhegan Drum Group performed a Warriors Song in honor of her
and the fight for recognition

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Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation

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Last update: 06/19/2013

 

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