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Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs (VCNAA) – Abenaki Business Resources

The Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs provides referrals, cultural resources, and advocacy for Vermont's four state-recognized Abenaki tribes (Elnu Abenaki, Nulhegan Abenaki, Koasek, Abenaki Nation at Missisquoi, ~6,000 members). Note: Vermont has no federally recognized tribes; Abenaki members are not eligible for BIA/federal tribal programs.

About this program

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Eligibility

Members of Vermont's four state-recognized Abenaki tribes. Note: Vermont has no federally recognized tribes; federal programs requiring federal tribal enrollment are not available to Vermont Abenaki members unless enrolled in another federally recognized tribe.

Requirements

  • Member of a Vermont state-recognized Abenaki tribe
  • Contact VCNAA at vcnaa.vermont.gov for resource referrals
  • Note federal tribal program eligibility limitations