Alegwasimek 8thlokadin: Abenaki Artists Speak

A three-week series celebrating the Abenaki culture in story, song, art and discussions! A different event each week! Featuring singer-songwriter Bryan Blanchette (and band), storyteller and author Evan Pritchard, artist Rick Hunt, Circle of Courage, Chief Shirly Hook, and more.

The series title, translated from Abenaki, means "how one dreams: a storytelling gathering"

This series is funded in part by the Vermont Humanities Council.

Week One features singer Bryan Blanchette. On Friday & Saturday Night Bryan plays with his band and highlights his Abenaki humor. Sunday afternoon will feature Bryan singing more traditional tunes and sharing Abenaki dances - like the snake dance (and he hopes folks will volunteer to join in!)

Week Two features Rick Hunt (the "Jimi Hendrix of the magic marker") spontaneously creating murals in response to the tales told by noted author and storyteller Evan Pritchard - author of "No Word For Time."

Week Three explores the Road to Recognition and highlights Abenaki agricultural traditions with Chief Shirly Hook, lawmakers, linguist Mia Leonard, Moccasin Tracks producer Deb Riger and members of the Circle of Courage.

Throughout the Series, the artwork of Amy Hook Therrian, will be on display in the LNT Lobby Gallery. 

Coincides with the newly "proclaimed" Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week in Vermont

Alegwasimek 8thlokadin: Abenaki Artists Speak plays 7:30pm Fri/Sat; and 2pm Sun May 6–22, 2022

Scoop Info

Here's the List of Who's Doing What When!

May 6, 7:30 PM: Bryan Blanchette & Band - Original & Traditional Abenaki Songs

May 7, 7:30 PM: Bryan Blanchette & Band  -Original & Traditional Abenaki Songs

May 8, 2 PM: Bryan Blanchette, Solo - Traditional Abenaki Songs & Stories & Dances 

May 13, 7:30 PM: Evan Pritchard/Rick Hunt Story Telling, Songs & Mural Drawing

May 14, TBA: Mia Leonard Introductory Language Workshop

May 14, 7:30 PM: Evan Pritchard/Rick Hunt Story Telling, Songs & Mural Drawing

May 15, 2 PM: Evan Pritchard/Rick Hunt Story Telling, Songs & Mural Drawing

May 15, TBA: Chief Shirly Hook & Amy Hook-Therrian Artists Reception and talk on Native Heritage Seeds

May 15, TBA: Mia Leonard Introductory Language Workshop

May 21, 2pm:  Abenaki Women Sharing: An Open Conversation about Community” with Andrea Brett, Chief Shirly Hook, Carol Irons, Carol Mcgranaghan, Lucy Neel

May 21, TBA: Deb Reger's Abenaki Documentary Films

May 22, TBA: Tom Stevens Presentation about Abenaki Legislative Initiatives

May 22, TBA Deb Reger's Abenaki Documentary Work

May 22, TBA  Ben Gray Review of Legal Issues in regard to Recognition, Reclamation, Reparation, etc.