Vermont Abenaki Talk About Controversy Over Legitimacy

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An article by Robert F. Smith, in The Commons weekly newspaper published Wednesday, January 31, 2024 — Issue 750

Several members and allies of the Southern Vermont Elnu Abenaki held a packed informational meeting on Jan. 21 in response to controversies regarding their tribal integrity and to answer questions about this from the public.

The meeting, hosted at the Westminster West Congregational Church, was organized by the Living Earth Action Group (LEAG), a citizen's group based in Westminster West which focuses on promoting sustainability and spirituality.

The LEAG website said the meeting "is about the controversy created by the Canadian Abenaki in Québec (Odanak and Wôlinak groups) that have made waves by coming down to Vermont and declaring that only they (the Canadians) are the true Abenaki."

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