Chief Don Stevens of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk – Abenaki Nation
Zea Luce, Events & Engagement Coordinator at NOFA-VT
Alison Marchione, UVLT Programs Director
In 2021 UVLT began participating in the Abenaki Land Link Project, a project begun by the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation who partnered with Rooted in Vermont and NOFA-VT. As a partner in this program, UVLT received Indigenous seeds, planted and grew them, then donated the produce and seeds back to the Nulhegan Band for the exclusive use by Abenaki citizens. Join Chief Don Stevens of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation, Zea Luce from NOFA-VT, and Programs Director Alison to discuss the importance of land and food security & sovereignty to the Abenaki Nation, the implementation and impact of the project, ways to be involved and UVLT’s involvement in the project and our food pantry garden program.
