The Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
The Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
KWAI Camp 2018
"Building The Roots That Little Trees Need to Grow Strong Branches."
"Building The Roots That Little Trees Need to Grow Strong Branches."
Call Now! 802-785-3027
Call Now! 802-785-3027
KWAI Camp July 16-20, 2018
KWAI Camp July 16-20, 2018
Camp Activities
Location:
5 Corners Rd
Thetford Center, Vermont
Thetford Center, Vermont
Our children learn the seven sacred teachings: respect, honor, humility, wisdom, courage, love, truth in a safe and nurturing environment. They learn to be Abenaki.
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Native American culture, values, and spirituality
- Abenaki language
- Indigenous story telling,
- Music
- Beading
- Weaving
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Leather work
- Pottery
- Building a wigwam
- Conservation
Koasek Welcomes All Initiative or KWAI
Koasek Welcomes All Initiative or KWAI began in 2014 with two main objectives: building upon community to support families, children and sharing Abenaki culture and arts for children ages five to teen in a Day Camp setting.
The camp is run by volunteers with help from artisans and cultural
teachers from around the Northeast. We keep the cost low to assure
accessibility to all. Nutritious meals are provided at no cost.
Everything we do is rooted in Native American values and culture.
Our program will include Abenaki language, story telling, music, beading, weaving, hiking, fishing, leather work, pottery and building a wigwam.
The camp is run by volunteers with help from artisans and cultural
teachers from around the Northeast. We keep the cost low to assure
accessibility to all. Nutritious meals are provided at no cost.
Everything we do is rooted in Native American values and culture.
Our program will include Abenaki language, story telling, music, beading, weaving, hiking, fishing, leather work, pottery and building a wigwam.
The Traditional Koasek Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation PO Box 147 Post Mills, VT 05058
Email:
[email protected]
Chief Nathan Pero 802-333-4671
Camp Director Melanie French 802-785-3027
Email:
[email protected]
Our 2017 Sponsors
King Arthur Flour
2016 Sponsors
We would like to thank your 2016 sponsors for their contributions.
Without their community dedication we would not be able to offer our
camp.
Without their community dedication we would not be able to offer our
camp.
- Green Mountain Power (sponsorship of campers)
- Ben & Jerry's (funds donation)
- Willing Hands (foods)
- Enrolled Families (fees, foods, volunteers and donations)
- Ilsley Construction (port a potty)
- Benjamin Stoneworks (use of hiking trails)
- Johnson Homestead (foods)
- Visual Eyes Creativity Center (property use)
- Tugg Hill Sugarhouse (use of portable kitchen and tents)
- Tribal Members ( donations, teachers and volunteers)