THE DAWNLAND VOICE
NEWSLETTER
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER of the
KOASEK (Cowasuck) TRADITIONAL BAND of the SOVEREIGN ABENAKI NATION
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Sept. 2009 Issue
Our Language LivesSad News
Troubles Continue
Our World is Never Boring!
Rare Wampum Belts Returns to USA for A Visit
Get Well Wishes
LAUGHING COUPLE INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING
TRIBAL COUNCILMAN, NATHAN PERO’S TUGG HILL SUGARHOUSE
Donations
Council Member Nathan Pero is A Star
"The Vermont Abenaki Myth".
U.S. Medal of Freedom Award
Our Native Indian Corn Ready To Appear
Check out this Excellent Abenaki Language Site
Our Annual Tribal Council Meeting
July 2009 Issue
♦ Editors Comments
♦ Eastern Reaches of the Abenaki
♦ 2010 U.S. Census Information
♦ Keep the Language Alive
♦ We Shall Remain
♦ Our Language Lives
♦ Our Customs, Tales & History
♦ The Wabanaki in Acadia
♦ Special Service for Sub-Chief, Leo “Wiseowl” Descoteaux
♦ Council Meeting 17 May 2009
♦ Our Abenaki Corn
♦ Volunteer Today
♦ Annual Council Meeting
In March 2009 Issue
Note: My appreciation and gratitute goes out to Suzette Leclerc for her edition and design help.
• Editors Column
• Our New Address
• Council Meeting
• Pennsylvania Tribe Survives Extinction
• Canada Apologizes
• Abenaki Museum
• CD of "Molly of the Mohawks" Available
• U.S. Dollar Coin – Native American
• First Encounter Accounts
• Helping Hands By Our Citizens
• Query From A Kind Donor
• Passamaquoddy-Maliseet dictionary holds
Algonquin culture
• Links of interest
• National Museum of the American Indian
• The Miracles of the Dandelion
• Support our National Bison (Buffalo)
• Descendant Sues Skull and Bones Society
over Geronimo's Bones
• In search of the truth…Who is Catherine
Pillard ?
• We Need Committee Volunteers
• White Pine Association Notice
• We have a winner of the 2009 Snow Snake
Games
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In Dec. 2008 Issue
Note: My appreciation and gratitute goes out to Suzette Leclerc for her edition and design help
Editors Column
Great Words From A Great Warrior
Sachem/Chief’s Column
Results of Our Election
Koasek Pow Wow Update
El Nu News
Abenaki Stories
Treasure Hunters Still Ascend
Mark Mitchell of VCNAA Resigns
Passing of A Wonderful Mother
Saving Mother Earth
Indian Slaves!
Helping Special People
Vermont Healthcare
Proof of Our Early Presence in Vermont
Video on Our Tribal Band
Check Out Our Latest Website Update
Circle of Many Paths
Words of Wisdom
Sad Passing
Vermont Abenaki Ghost
Did You Know?
Graduate Fellowships for NA
Interesting Book
Visit our Relatives Website
Can You Believe This
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In Sept 2008 Issue
Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki
V.A. Benefits
Canada Apologizes
Abenaki Museum
Accomplishments of Our Band
Passing of a Chief
Another Passing
Abenaki Leaders
New Mexico Is First State To Educate Native American Language
Basket Maker Shares Traditional Native American Skills
Did Abenakis Cause Ghosts In Pentucket Burial Ground?
MCNNA Intertribal Pow-Wow Returns to Haverhill, Mass.
Odanak Territory
Abenaki Leaders Revive Language
Abenaki Corn Harvest
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In June 2008 Issue
Editors Column
Sachem Chief’s Column
Koasek (Pow Wow)
Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki
Life Changes
Vermont Bill Protest Hosted By Ndakinna Cultural Center
Great Honor Awarded
Great Website News
Abenaki Poem
A Very Special Farewell
Abenaki Language Materials
Life Changes #2
Native American Arts Award
New museum celebrating Abenaki Indian culture aims to reclaim heritage
Obama Supports American Indian Interests
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In December 2007 Issue
Editors Column
Sachem Chief’s Column
KOASEK Pow Wow
Abenaki Stories
Boston Globe Wampanoag Article
Changes in Wampanoag Leadership
Our Abenaki Vermont Link
Proof of Abenaki Settlement
Hendricks, New Wampanoag Chairman
Unknown Prayer
Lords Prayer
Unbelievable Find In Own Backyard
MCNAA 19th. Haverhill Ma. Pow Wow
Abenaki Words
Life Changes #1
Abenaki Thanksgiving Prayer
NIKE N7 Native American Shoe
Vt. IAC Working Draft 091207 Bill
Life Changes #2
Arts Recognition Another Try?
Language Lession - Colors/Numbers
Our New Citizen’s Have Success!
New Indian Museum
Sad News
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In September 2007 Issue
Editors Column
Sachem Chief’s Column
Koasek Pow Wow
“Native American Cultural Week
And Pow Wow” Update
Gluskonba Makes the People
Abenaki Beings of the Ancient Age
Sacred Council Fires (Elders)
Training Program
It’s Official For Mashpee Wampanoag’s
Historical Marker: Newbury, VT.
Sad News For Abenaki
Response To Our Lack of Federal Recognition
Land Returned To The Nipmucs
Great Native American Research Tool
Elder's Meditation of the Day - July 3
Abenaki-Penobscot Language – Animals
The Strange Origin of Corn
Continued Recognition Struggle
Invitation To Snow Snake Games
Sounds Like Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico “ Is Our Man”
Archeological Workshop On Vermont
Recommended Good Reading
Our Language Lesson
Great News!
The Corn Is Being Harvested.
POWWOWS.COM
Prez On The Rez First Debate Held
Turmoil in Native American Communities
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In This Issue - March 2007
Editors Column
Chief’s Column
KOASEK - Pow Wow
Abenaki Stories
White Buffalo Born
A Royal Tribute
Save The Buffalo
Life Changes
Chief Joseph Brant
Vermont Recognition Case
Wampanoag Recognition
Trouble with Metis Band
Abenaki Word Search Puzzle
Special Tuition Offer
Nation Update & Accomplishments
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In This Issue - Dec. 2006
Editor Column
Chief’s Column
Koasek Pow Wow Update
Abenaki Links
Song & Dance
Good Book Reading
November Pow-Wow Results
Skier Recognized
A Short Creation Story
Our List of Accomplishments
Abenaki Word Search
Vermont Abenaki Heritage Endures
Life Events & Changes
Pow-wow Social Report
Western Abenaki Grammar
