Applications for State Recognition
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES IN VERMONT
On May 7, 2012 the Abenaki Nation at Missisquoi, and the Koasek of the Koas Abenaki Traditional Band received recognition by the State of Vermont.
(Left to right - Elnu Chief Roger Longtoe; Nulhegan Chief Don Stevens; Governor Peter Shumlin; Missisquoi Chief John Churchill; Koasek Chief Nancy Doucet)
On April 22, 2011 the Elnu Abenaki Tribe and the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe received recognition by the State of Vermont
(Left to right - Elnu Chief Roger Longtoe; Governor Peter Shumlin; Nulhegan Chief Don Stevens; Fred Wiseman)
The following tribes have submitted applications for State Recognition as a Native American Indian Tribe to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs.
(Applications should follow the criteria established in No. 107. An Act relating to the Native American Indian Tribes in Vermont. Sec. 3. 1 V.S.A. § 852, to be accepted for review.)
APPLICANT |
STATUS |
Elnu Abenaki Tribe |
State Recognition April 22, 2011 |
Koasek of the Koas |
State Recognition May 7, 2012 |
Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe |
State Recognition April 22, 2011 |
Abenaki Nation at Missisqoui |
State Recognition May 7, 2012 |
Koasek Traditional Band |
Pending |
