Highlighting Abenaki: UVM Collaborations that Bridge Communities

Western Abenaki people are the traditional and current stewards of the land on which UVM stands. Some UVM faculty, staff, and students have established and maintain productive relationships with members of Vermont’s four State recognized Abenaki tribes and other indigenous people who live in Vermont or represent descendant communities with ancestral ties to the region. From sharing interpretations of archaeological heritage, to teaching traditional farming and land use practices to building a deeper understanding of indigenous culture, the Abenaki people enrich UVM faculty, staff, and students with their wisdom and partnership. This panel will explore these relationships and highlight some of the knowledge developed and shared as they have and continue to work to address common goals.

This event is being hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences at UVM. We are co-advertising it due to Kris Stepenuck's participation on the panel as a representative of Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Registration is required in advance for in-person participation. Register here to participate. Alternatively, the event will be streamed online at https://go.uvm.edu/highlightingabenaki.