Indian Museum ,Cultural Center & Gift Shop in East Montpelier Vermont  Call 802-224-1055  Cl

   News:  Our Vermont Thrift Shop is now open.  Your place to visit for Vermont Ethnic Tourism

The Cultural Learning Center The Cultural Center & Classroom are the heart of our organization.  It is in this center where the teaching and learning happens.  Continuity is the heartbeat behind Native American heritage for without continuity our heritage would be lost. We have set up this center as a major tool to teach the values of being Native America,. These values must be instilled in our children in order to keep our heritage alive. Our goal with this center is to offer heritage classes that teach such things as Basket making, Crafts workshops and traditional healing. Even more important is values. We need to teach our children the values that our ancestors have taught us. We must teach them about what it means to be an Elder and how to respect our Elders. We must teach our children about story telling and other traditions and why these traditions are important. In order to do this we need teachers. Please if you feel confident in teaching a class please do so. We need you, our children need you. Remember we want to teach adults as well so this center is open to all kinds of teachings. We will also be offering classes on Native American Abenaki genealogy for those that are searching for a connection. Please take the time and view our Calendar of events where you will find information on teaching classes and also see a list of current classes being held.

The Classroom The classroom is available for a variety of  meetings, classes, birthday parties and more. The classroom will seat 8-10 people. We are always looking for people interested in teaching classes. Please contact us or fill out the form below. Planning a birthday party? What better place to have the party then right here at the museum. You can keep the kids occupied by having them tour the museum, Gift shop or play outside in our Tipi's and wigwams. We also have a playground out back for the children. We ask for a small donation for use of the museum's classroom to cover the electricity etc.

If interested in holding a party, meeting or teaching a class please contact Todd Hebert 802-224-1055

2008 Calendar Of Events

If you are interested in Teaching a class you can download the application form here. 

If you are interested in Taking a class you can Call 802-224-1055 or email us to sign up 

June 2008 (Plant Medicine)  Herb walks, Herbal classes, etc..

Traditional Native American Singing & Drumming----- Saturday, June 28th  4 PM to 6PM Gather in Circle, practice and learn Traditional Songs, connect our Heartbeat/the Heartbeat of Mother Earth to each other and All Our Relations. All ages welcome.
Bring a handheld Drum if you have one; also you may want to bring a pillow for the folding chairs, or any seat that is comfortable for you. Phone number:  224-1055 or contact Carolyn Shapiro  229-5676, Ladies please wear a dress/Long skirt to honor the Grandmothers.

July 2008  (living Like Our ancestors) building a village, Fire building, cooking etc…

July 26th Bone Marrow drive 1-4 Looking for Native American/French Canadian matches. Please take the time to come this day and support this drive. A simple cheek swab is all it takes.

Traditional Native American Singing & Drumming----- Saturday, July 26th  4 PM to 6PM Gather in Circle, practice and learn Traditional Songs, connect our Heartbeat/the Heartbeat of Mother Earth to each other and All Our Relations. All ages welcome.
Bring a handheld Drum if you have one; also you may want to bring a pillow for the folding chairs, or any seat that is comfortable for you. Phone number:  224-1055 or contact Carolyn Shapiro  229-5676, Ladies please wear a dress/Long skirt to honor the Grandmothers.

Aug 2008    (Harvesting our plants) prepare for the harvest  Learn various ways to preserve.. Etc..

Learn to make a Abenaki hand drum August 9th 2008 Many have waited for this class. learn to make an Abenaki hand drum with instructor and elder Tom Beck. A full day class. Tom will teach you how to make a drum from start to finish. You will keep your drum when all finished. All proceeds from this class will benefit Ndakinna. Cost is $120.00 To sign up Please call 802-224-1055 or email emsugarhouse@aol.com.

Traditional Native American Singing & Drumming----- Saturday, Aug 23rd  4 PM to 6PM Gather in Circle, practice and learn Traditional Songs, connect our Heartbeat/the Heartbeat of Mother Earth to each other and All Our Relations. All ages welcome.
Bring a handheld Drum if you have one; also you may want to bring a pillow for the folding chairs, or any seat that is comfortable for you. Phone number:  224-1055 or contact Carolyn Shapiro  229-5676, Ladies please wear a dress/Long skirt to honor the Grandmothers.

Sept 2008   (Winter preparations) How to prepare for winter, stocking up…

  Fall Equinox Sept 22^nd. 10-2 Bring a dish if you can

Oct 2008    (Indian crafts) learn to make various crafts etc.. Basket making demo’s

Nov 2008    (Winter Survival)  Learn the basics of Winter survival.

Dec 2008  (Indian Spirituality)  Teachings and ceremonies…

  Dec 21^st Winter Solstice. 10-2 Bring a dish if you can