First Class-Introduction by Chief Paul
Koasek-Abenaki Home School
Kwai (Welcome) – By Chief Paul “Gwilawato” Bunnell (with Chiefs Hat)
Short Smudging Ceremony – Explain during
Who we are – We are the Abenaki, Peoples of the Dawnland. Traditional homeland is New England and Eastern Canada. We are part of the Woodland tribes and the Wabanaki Confederacy. Our Ancestors go back over 50,000 years and more.
This resource, created by the New Hampshire Historical Society, explores the history, economics, geography, and civic life of the Granite State. It introduces elementary students to the state’s rich cultural heritage around the Abenaki. Enjoy!
Abenaki member Nydia Jhennae presents “Abenaki Baskets-Preserving our Abenaki Culture.
Abenaki member Juliana is reading a short story from the “North American Indian” by Sub-Chief/Elder Sandra DeForge. The name of the story, ” I Am Abenaki.” Enjoy!
Class Eleven: Here are two stories about the Abenaki culture shared by Sub-Chief Elder Sandra DeForge’s daughter Marti from Elder Sandra’s book “The North American Indian. Enjoy!
Class Ten: Koasek member Cindy Wubbenhorst of Chester Vermont produced this Dream Catcher making class. . Enjoy!
Class Nine: Here is a list of beading supplies you can use for future projects. Have fun on your beading journey. Enjoy!
Class Eight: “The Our Father” song performed in Abenaki and English by Gary & Donna Lessard
Class Seven: In this class brother Daniel Duhaime provides a step-by-step approach on beadwork
Class Six: How To Make Indian Fry Bread. Indian Fry Bread is an essential staple of Native Americans. Fry Bread was created many years ago.
The same welcome and ceremony as Class 5 How to create your own Abenaki Snow Snake Game
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