2013 ABENAKI NATION COMMUNITY - CAPITAL DISTRICT, NEW YORK
DRUM MAKING to TRADITIONAL ABENAKI SONGS
January 26th - February 24th
Abenaki families make a hand drum, then learn traditional Abenaki songs. The gatherings are held at the Shaker site, Colonie, New York. Meeting are from 1pm - 4pm.
ODANAK GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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General Assemblies are for Odanak Band of Abenaki member updates, questions / answers of elected Council. All General Assemblies are held at the Community Center, and handicap accessable. The assemblies are at 1:30pm.
3rd ANNUAL SIQUAN (SPRING) CELEBRATIONS
April 20th
The Siquan (Spring) is a potluck social for our community, typically with an invited guest speaker. We welcome spring, and enjoy the afternoon, singing, drumming and feasting. 1pm - 4pm
ODANAK POW-WOW
July 5th - 7th
The Odanak annual Pow-Wow is an all weekend event.
SHAKER CRAFT FAIR
July 13th -14th
Abenaki community volunteers assist the Summer Shaker Craft Fair by hosting a childrens activity table, and a display of Abenaki artisans crafts. 10am - 6pm
SHAKER CRAFT FAIR
September 14th - 15th
Abenaki community volunteers assist the Fall Shaker Craft Fair by hosting a childrens activity table, and a display of Abenaki artisans crafts. 10am - 6pm
3rd ANNUAL PENIBAGOS
October 5th
The Penibagos (October - Leaf Fall Maker) is a potluck social for our community, typically with an invited guest speaker. We welcome the changes in the season, and enjoy the afternoon, singing, drumming and feasting. 1pm - 4pm.
ODANAK NOVEMBER ELECTION
TBD - 11/23 or 11/30
The elections dates are tentative.
