The Abenaki Nation of Koasek is part of the greater Wabanaki community which
was made up of the various people and villages of Koasek, Odanak, Wolinak,
Missisquoi, Ossipee, Pennacook, Winnipesaukee, Sokoki, Winooski, Amaseconti,
Kennebec, Norridgewock, Penobscot, Pigwacket, Wewenoc, Saco, Passamaquoddy,
Maliseet, Mi’kmaq. Our homeland for thousands of years was located in what
is now known as the states of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts
and the provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.(Map
of Ndakinna Territory)
Today the Abenaki Nation of Koasek works closely with our Wabanaki brethrens
and related people to ensure our cultural survival.
To learn more about Abenaki history, please visit:
Abenaki History by Lee Sultzman:
http://www.tolatsga.org/aben.html
The Abenakis and their history:
http://www.canadiana.org/view/33924/7
Symbolism of the Koasek Band logo:
The logo of the Abenaki Nation of Koasek is made up of three white pine
trees (Koas) which represent Koasek, "Place of the White Pines". The
three mountains symbolize the White Mountains, Green Mountains and
mountains of Maine which play an important role in our culture. The
three rivers all touching show our unity within our territory and
represent the Connecticut River which splits the Abenaki territory and
plays an important role in our culture and lives. The Sun rising behind
the mountains symbolizes the Dawn Land and all of the Wabanaki Peoples.
Our Council logo was created by Jacline Martin, a renown Québec artist.
The digital version of it was done for us as a gift by the Mashantucket
Pequots art department.
(Note: The above logo cannot be reproduced in any way, shape or form
without the permission of the artist and the Koasek Traditional Band of
the Sovereign Abenaki Nation)
