ABENAKI NEWS: Formerly, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs VCNAA.com site syndication http://vcnaa.com/native Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:57:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://vcnaa.com/native/images/M_images/vcnaa3_rss.jpg Native American http://vcnaa.com/native VCNAA.com site syndication Artisan Spotlight: Roger Longtoe http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2228/55/ Artisan Spotlight: Roger Longtoe Posted 2.3.2012 Roger Longtoe Sheehan recreates Native American weapons and tools based on historical documentation. He is citizen of the El-Nu Abenaki Tribe. Here, he provides insight to the weapons making process and displays some of... Tribal Sites - ELNU Tribe Of The Abenaki Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:44:09 +0100 Menominee Seventh Grader Suspended for Saying "I Love You" in her Native Language http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2227/2/ Menominee Seventh Grader Suspended for Saying I Love You in her Native LanguageLevi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Challenges2.3.2012 SHAWANO, WISCONSIN - What's love got to do with it? Not much, especially if you say the words... News - National News Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:01 +0100 Abenaki have new chief http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2226/55/ Abenaki have new chiefChurchill takes over after Merrill resignsWritten By: Jessie Forand SWANTON — The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi St. Francis/ Sokoki Band has a new leader.Newly appointed Chief John Churchill, 61, made the announcement Tuesday saying he was taking... Tribal Sites - St. Francis/Sokoki Abenaki Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:02:59 +0100 Census: Native American Count Jumps by 27 Percent http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2225/2/ Census: Native American Count Jumps by 27 PercentPosted: Jan 30, 2012America's Native population climbed by nearly a third between 2000 and 2010, surprising U.S. Census Bureau data analysts and delighting managers of federally funded programs whose budgets depend on official... News - National News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:07:56 +0100 Pipeline rejection is a huge Native American victory http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2224/2/ Pipeline rejection is a huge Native American victoryAlbert Bender, a Cherokee activist, journalist and historianJan. 28, 2012 First, make no mistake: It was Native Americans who spearheaded and bore the brunt of the campaign against the TransCanada Keystone XL... News - National News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:06:23 +0100 Charges aim to deal a blow to Native Mob http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2223/2/ Charges aim to deal a blow to Native Mobby: MATT McKINNEY and NICOLE NORFLEET1.28.2012An extensive indictment made public this week offers a detailed look at the inner workings of one of the nation's most violent American Indian gangs.The slew of... News - National News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:04:35 +0100 Native American leaders ask for support, flexibility to govern http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2222/2/ Native American leaders ask for support, flexibility to governThursday, Jan. 26, 2012By Victoria PelhamCronkite NewsWASHINGTON – Native American leaders called on the federal government Thursday to honor its responsibility to American Indians with continued financial support, but to grant them... News - National News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:01:05 +0100 Pine Ridge Reservation still among poorest http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2221/2/ Native Sun News: Pine Ridge Reservation still among poorestWednesday, January 25, 2012The Pine Ridge Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota people, continues to be one of the most poverty-stricken geographical regions in the country.According to the most recent U.S. Census... News - National News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:20:40 +0100 The dying art of making ash wood baskets http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2219/2/ The dying art of making ash wood basketsKATHRYN OLMSTEADJan. 19, 2012When Roldena Sanipass was a girl she watched her mother weave strips of brown ash into traditional Micmac baskets. She could be seen in the background, pounding ash or cleaning... News - North East News Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:57:47 +0100 Malloy sees need to protect casinos http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2218/2/ Malloy sees need to protect casinosBy Anthony Cronin and Lee HowardPublished 01/20/2012New London - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Thursday that Connecticut will want to play offensively to ensure the state continues its role as a premier casino... News - North East News Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:55:38 +0100 Cuomo submits gambling change http://vcnaa.com/native/content/view/2217/2/ Cuomo submits gambling changeBy Tom Precious1.20.2012ALBANY—Eight words.That’s all it took to begin the process of one of the greatest proposed expansions of gambling in state history.“And except casino gambling regulated by the state” is the change to the State Constitution... News - North East News Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:53:33 +0100