Alegwasimek 8thlokadin: Abenaki Artists Speak at Lost Nation Theater

It’s the Final Weekend of our three-week series celebrating Abenaki Culture and Heritage through story, song, art, and discussions featuring the youth drumming group -Circle of Courage, Abenaki Womens’ Open Conversation on Saturday May 22 and The Road to Recognition on Sunday May 22!

The series title, translated from Abenaki, means "how one dreams: a storytelling gathering"



Covid Safety Protocols: Masks, Vaccination, and adherence to other covid-safety protocols are required for all in person seating (regardless of age). Seating will be slightly reduced to allow for more patron spacing.


The shows will also be live-streamed for anyone not yet comfortable gathering indoors.

WHEN: Saturday/Sunday May 21–22

DETAILED WHEN:
11am Saturday; Circle of Courage- drumming/dancing, language & discussion
2pm Saturday; Abenaki Women Sharing: An Open Conversation about Community” with Andrea Brett, Chief Shirly Hook, Carol Irons, Carol McGranaghan- chair VT Commision on Native Affairs, Lucy Neel
2pm Sunday: Road to Recognition with Representative Tom Stevens and advocate Ben Gray

WHERE: Lost Nation Theater and Online

COST: suggested admission $0-10
(in person patrons can secure center section seating for an additional fee.)

INFO: www.lostnationtheater.org

SERIES SPONSORS: Vermont Humanities Council, LNT

LNT SPONSORS: Capitol Copy, The City of Montpelier, National Life Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance,
Eternity, The World, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, Montpelier Community Fund, The Estate of Ted Richards

ABOUT LNT:
Lost Nation Theater, named “One of the Best Regional Theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, won Broadway World’s Theater of the Decade Award, and the 2019’s Regional Theatre of the Year Award, Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England Award, & NETC’s Outstanding Theater Award.