More on Ralph Skinner Swett and The Clan of the Hawk, Incorporated; Northeast Wind Council; Philip J. Thibault

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From: Besanigw@aol.com [Rhonda Lou nee: Besaw-True]

Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:28:31 EDT

Subject: Fwd: (no subject)

To: douglaslloydbuchholz@yahoo.com

From: ETPVT [Evansville Trading Post Vermont]

To: Abenaki@verizon.net, news@caledonian-record.com

BBC: Besanigw

Sent: 8/15/2008 8:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time

Suj: (no subject)

Clan of the Hawk

Coos-Cowasuck/Sovereign Abenaki Nation

123 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

Phone: (802)745-2817

Email: etpvt@aol.com

Website: http://www.clanofthehawkinc.org/

The Clan of the Hawk is a Federally Recognized 501(c)(3) Non-profit Group

NOT FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED

Evansville, VT

August 15, 2008

An Historic Event

The Clan of the Hawk's 17th annual Pow-Wow was held in Evansville, VT on August 2 & 3, 2008 A great Native historic event took place in our Indian world. Three different Native Groups came together under the Northeast Wind Council to forever be joined in unity.  The three Chiefs who met together represented three different bands and signed a pact enabling them to help each other on the Path of the Native Way. Several other Groups are planning to join this pact soon, and any small Band or Family Group is welcome to join us. With this unity, we will have the strength to Come Together and Work Together in the Native Way. The Northeast Wind Council was set up and organized many years ago [AFTER August 1994] with the help of Grand Chief Walter Watso, Great Ambassador of the Abenaki Nation Darryl LaRock [Larocque] , retired Chief Howard Knight and Chief Spirit Water. The Northeast Wind Council will meet a few times a year to discuss any causes that may come up and to foster

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the Native Way. For more information on how to become a part of this Council, contact Chief Lone Cloud [Ralph Skinner Swett] at (802)754-2817, or by email to EPTV@aol.com
AFTER getting this email forwarded to me from Rhonda Lou (nee: Besaw) True on the 15th of August 2008, I SUBSEQUENTLY EMAILED RALPH SWETT....inquirying as to what the Northeast Wind Council was, and exactly how it was started. He was "inventive" "evasive" and yet, gave me enough information in his reply, to know that this created Northeast Wind Council was simply yet another "Abenaki" confabulation. Obviously, Rhonda was "keeping my person close" and sending me emails, etc. regarding Nancy Millette-Doucet, her cousin, other like-minded people up until early June 2009.

Re: Kwai Kwai Chief Lone Cloud Ralph Swett...

Saturday, August 16, 2008  8:16 AM

FROM: ETPVT@aol.com ETPTV@aol.com

To: douglaslloydbuchholz@yahoo.com

Salmon,

Our group was started (when Howard Knight and Cindy Shover broke up) by Howard Knight. Walter Watso was here as was Darryl Larocoque [August 1994?]. All was done in a very respectful manner and very legal. [As in, Howard Knight Jr. was creating yet another "Abenaki" Corporation, with the assistance of the other two persons mentioned]

We had their full backing and help in doing so. I hope this clears up some of April St. Francis-Merrill's lies.

Homer St. Francis (her father) had nothing to do with us ever. Only to try to hurt us. Never talked with him.

We are going our own way and trying to do our best to help our native people.

I am not trying to be political.

I am here every day.

Come see me if you want.

Chief Lone Cloud (Ralph Skinner Swett)

From http://clanofthehawkinc.org/unity.aspx

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NOTE: This would appear to be a continuation of Page [1.] of this particular posted document [above] that Rhonda (nee: Besaw) True, wife of Charles Francis True Jr. emailed to my person, on the 15th of August 2008.

Someone else also "alerted" me to the information from Ralph Swett's website and sent this WORD Document. I subsequently reformated the document into a JPEG format.

June 16, 2010

Caledonian-Record Newspaper

Clan Of The Hawk Hosting Weekend Spiritual Gathering

The Clan of the Hawk will be hosting the 3rd annual Spiritual Gathering at the Pow Wow grounds in Evansville Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The following classes, demonstrations and activities are planned:

1. Teepee raising, help assemble the Clan Teepee;

2. Sinew preparation, learn to make thread from Moose sinew, Lorene Liberty-Curtis instructor;

3. Western Indian Culture, Michelle Wilson from Irasburg will share her experiences living and teaching on Western Indian Reservations on Sunday;

4. Primitive Fire Making, Troop 539, Vergennes Vermont Boy Scouts, Ethan Allen Council will teach how to make fire using the bow and with flint and steel. They also will be helping us mark out the new Nature Trail on the grounds. There will also be a Red Feather Ceremony.

5. Traditional Hide Preparation - we have 20 raw deer hides that need to be cleaned and smoked for the covering of the wigwam.

6. Talking Circle both days led by Chief Lone Cloud [Ralph Swett] , this is an open discussion and questons are welcomed.

7. Ladies Fan Making, learn to make a fan from a Canada Goose wing with Roberta Noyes of Canaan, Vermont. Cost of supplies $5.00 per fan.

8. 3-Sisters Wattle Fence, hands on demonstration making a wattle fence around our Native Garden.

9. Chief Don Eagle Presentation - Bradly Reynolds from Newport will share his scrapbooks and recollections about Chief Don Eagle who was a 1950's Pro Wrestler from Island Pond.

10. Pine Needle Basket Demonstration - Deanne Stygles will demonstrate how to make a pine needle basket.

11. Sacred Fire Keeper George Lavigne from Greenville, Maine will discuss the purpose and rites associated with the sacred fire and circle.

12. Tomahawk throwing is one of the fun activities so bring your hawk and practice for the up-coming competition at this years Pow Wow in August. There will also be a frying pan toss both days. Saturday at 5 p.m. we will share a pot luck dinner. Everyone is welcome to come and participate in our activities. For more information please call the Clan office at 754-2817 or Feather's Discount at 754-6849.

June 22, 2010

Clan Of The Hawk Presents Cultural Weekend For All

By Gordon Alexander

News Correspondent

EVANSVILLE-The Abenaki Clan of the Hawk in Evansville presented a special spiritual weekend Saturday and Sunday.

The annual event was an outreach weekend to promote cultural sharing and social interaction between Native Americans of different backgrounds and non-natives alike, according to Chief Lone Cloud [Ralph S. Swett].

The spiritual weekend was open to the public, and people were welcome to come and camp out for the weekend at no charge. This annual event was designed to be a peaceful weekend of enjoying the cool early summer while learning something about Abenaki customs.

The spiritual weekend, different from a pow wow, is designed to teach the heritage of Native Americans. A pow wow is more of a social gathering of Native Americans, Chief Lone Cloud said.

One of the guest speakers, Joy Regal, Daughters of the American Republic Regal from Bradford, discussed stories about lengendary Vermont Native American Guide "Indian Joe."

According to her findings and recorded history, "Indian Joe was a Micmac from Nova Scotia who first fled to St. Francis [Odanak] after Louisburg was taken by the English in 1745 and then to Coos after Rogers' Rangers destroyed that village in 1759.

The story goes that Joe, with his wife, Molly, occupied several sites in Ryegate, Newbury, Peacham and Walden. Eventually the couple settled on an island in what is now Joe's Pond in West Danville. (Molly's Pond is 1 1/2 mile distant). Hating the English, Joe became an American scout during the Revolution and received a letter from Gen. George Washington.

Attending the gathering were 11 members of Boy Scout Troop 539 of Vergennes associated members of the tribe. The Scouts camped out at the grounds, and interested in their outdoor living badges, received tips from members of the tribe.

Saturday's events included sinew preparation by Lorene Curtis, an Indian Joe presentation by members of the Newbury DAR, pine-needle basket making by Deanna Stygles and primitive fire making by the Boy Scouts, including traditional Native American fire keeping.

There also was a teepee raising, tomahawk and fry pan throwing, a talking circle, a presentation by Don Eagle and Bradly Reynolds, a traditional hide preparatioin lecture by Lorene Curtis and Western Indian culture by Michelle Wilson.

According to Chief Lone Cloud, Aug. 4-8 will be the tribe's Combination: third Native American Spiritual Week, third Craft Show, and 19th Pow Wow.

"We welcome all Native Americans to come and discuss the issues and your cares," Chief Lone Cloud said. "It seems that we should and could be, working together for a common goal, to help our fellow brothers and sisters in the Native community. This is what we are all working for. Let great spirit enter your heart, open up your arms to your brothers and sisters."

Howard Franklin Knight, Jr.

"Chief Rushing Water"

"Retired Chief Grandfather Circle"

Philip Joseph Thibault

"Soaring Eagle"

holding his Honorary Membership for Life

Certificate

and

Ralph Skinner Swett

"Chief Spirit Water"

"Chief Lone Cloud"

1+1+1

=

Plastic Indian's

Plastic Chief's

Plastic Shaman's

Plastic Abenaki's

Pretending to be Abenaki Tribe's

Here are the 3 of them together

Their the "authentic" Abenakis?

Their perpetuating Abenaki

Culture?

Heritage?

Language?

Community?

What these people are perpetuating

in the name of the Abenaki is...

confabulated [blank].

On to the Nulhegan-Coosuk, Incorporated ... next post ...

Clan of the Hawk, Incorporated Papers April 11, 2001; March 01, 2001 Brochure; Clan of the Hawk member Nancy Lee (nee: Cote) Rolls; Sept. 06, 2001 Inc. Papers; Michael Blacha Resignation Letter of Dec. 01, 2001; Inc. Papers Restatement September 06, 2006:

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 N-11065
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (non-profit and cooperatives)
Corporate name:
Clan of the Hawk, Inc.

Name of Registered agent:
Andrew Paul Swett [Ralph Skinner Swett's son]

Address of registered office:
645 Evansville Road
Brownington, Vermont 05860

Corporation Purpose:
Public Benefit (T.11B)

DIRECTORS:
1. Ralph Skinner Swett
645 Evansville Road
Brownington, VT 05860

2. Andrew Paul Swett
645 Evansville Road
Brownington, VT 05860

3. Michael Blacha
1793 Island Pond Road
Newark, VT 05837

MEMBERS:
1. Francis Batchelder
645 Evansville Road
Brownington, VT 05860

2. Nancy (nee: Cote) Rolls
1044 Chamberlin Road
Barton, VT 05822
[Stamped] 2001 Apr 11 PM 3:08 [April 11, 2001]
[NOTE: This date which is "stamped" on this document is NOT the date the Clan of the Hawk, Inc. was created; this "Abenaki" "Inter-Tribal" Organization started in August 1994 when Howard F. Knight Jr. made Ralph Skinner Swett "an HONORARY ABENAKI CHIEF; just like, in turn, Mr. Ralph Swett made Senator Vincent Illuzzi "an HONORARY ABENAKI CHIEF" in late July/early August 1998.
Headdress and Indian Name included. Even a photograph in the Caledonian-Record Newspaper! Is Senator Vincent Illuzzi an "un-biased" "transparent" or a "fair" Politician in this "Abenaki" Recognition dynamic. I think not. That again, is my conclusion.

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Purpose:

Cultural Association to benefit Native Americans in the State of Vermont.

No assets at this time.

Incorporators printed name, signature and address:

Ralph S. Swett - Ralph S. Swett

645 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

Fee enclosed: $75.00

Clan of the Hawk - Brochure - Side 1
A Coos-Cowasuck Band of the Abenaki Nation of Native Americans is located in Evansville, Vermont by the beautiful Willoughby River.
It is also the home of the Clan of the Hawk's Craft Cooperative. We are very proud of what has developed from all the efforts of our members in making this project such a huge success.
Come visit us anytime. You will always be welcomed. Grounds are open from May 1st to October 30th every year. We also welcome school and scout groups as well as others for visits.
Visit our beautiful grounds surrounded by the famous Willoughby River. You will be able to feel the Spirits that abound here and enjoy the peace and serenity that surrounds the site. One can hardly believe it until they actually experience it!
Pow Wow
Our biggest event every year is our annual Pow Wow, always held on the first weekend in August. Make your plans to attend, there is never an admission charge. Donations are always gratefully accepted. Our office is locate at the Evansville Trading Post on Route 58 east of Orleans, Vermont. Phone: (802) 754-6305 Fax: (802) 754-3954 EMAIL: ETPVT@aol.com Check out our website at http://etpvt.clanofthehawk.com/
Members
The Clan of the Hawk is a very active group of Native Americans. Our membership is growing every year and we always welcome new members. Come join us and take part in our activities which go on for most of the year. More information on how to join us is available at the office or come in to see us personally anytime.
Waban Drum
In 1998 we decided to build our own Pow Wow drum. Many hours went into this project by various members of the clan.
Lessons on the drum were given to a large group of our members. This enabled us to have a good core of trained drummers and singers to draw on. Much entertainment has been given to many and enjoyed by all. The spiritual growth that has been achieved from this drum and singing has been a major contribution to the growth of the clan.

Clan of the Hawk - Brochure- Side 2
Craft Cooperative
The Abenaki Clan of the Hawk formed a Craft Cooperative a few years ago to promote our natural heritage. It also gives our members and friends a chance to learn some of the old crafts that have been forgotten.
The program continues through most of the year and has worked out well for who have participated.
We hope that you will attend our CRAFT SHOW which is held the last weekend in July. Many crafts are displayed and are for sale. Admission is free to visitors. Music, drumming and singing are provided for entertainment. Many other activities are enjoyed by members and visitors alike. Swimming, nature walks, cookouts and solstice celebrations are always being held.
Spring and summer events will include various classes on different subjects of interest to all who would like to participate. Also available are the labyrinth and medicine wheel for everyone to enjoy. Come and visit with us!
Native American Educational Series
This educational program can be specifically tailored to grades 4 through 12. It has been a huge success in area schools insofar as it offers insights into Native American History, Traditions and Customs.
In addition to schools other groups may avail themselves of this program.
Clan of the Hawk
Northeast Wind Council
Sovereign Abenaki Nation
645 Evansville Road
Brownington, VT 05860-9597

Clan of the Hawk produces unique CD

Evansville - It has often been stated that the best things often come in small packages. What hasn't been stated is that a tremendous amount of time and work can go into these small package. The compact disc of Native American music produced by the Clan of the Hawk of the Western Abenakis, headquartered in Evansville, Vt, is a case in point.

It had it's beginning over five years ago when Chief Spirit Water (a/k/a Ralph Swett) decided that the Clan of the Hawk needed a drum and singing group to preserve Native American music, which was in danger of fast falling into oblivion. The first step was acquiring a drum.

While so-called Native American drums can be purchased from at least three different companies, they are far from authentic. Their frames are usually made from hardwood and their heads are invariably cowhide. As a consequence, their tone, timbre and resonance fall far short of a true Algonquian drum.

After considerable research into old drum making techniques, a frame was made from swamp (white) cedar; two large, legally harvested moose hides were obtained. These hides were cured by a long soak (three weeks) in the nearby Willoughby River, plus a lot of scraping and careful cutting.

As one of the drum makers said recently, "Preparing raw moose hides from drum heads is a dirty, stinking, laborious job; it certainly isn't something I'd like to do on a regular basis."

Was the effort worth it?

Ask connoisseurs of Native American music this question, and they'll likely tell you that the Clan of the Hawk drum is the best sounding one they've ever heard.

Named the Waban Drum, which means Drum from the East" in Abenaki, it was ready to play, but lacked three essential elements: songs, drummers and a singing group.

Looking back in those early days, Chief Spirit Water said, "To develop a viable drum and singing group appeared to be formidable if not impossible task. Our approach was take one step at a time in a logical sequential manner."

"The first step was to collect songs and lyrics. This required considerable time and travel. Once we got a song it was practise, practise and more practise. These practise sessions were held every Saturday afternoon during the spring, summer and fall. Frequently these sessions would last six hours or until the drummers got sore arms and singers got hoarse."

What emerged from this long and often onerous practise was an extensive repertoire. More importantly, it revealed a reservoir of real talent that quickly made its appearance among both drummers and singers.

Woodland Walker (Francis Bachelder), whose deft sense of tempo and beautiful voice has made him a unanimous choice as Drum Keeper and Lead Singer, is also an uncompromising perfectionist. No song is ever performed in public until it gets his personal approval, which is not easily come by.

For the past four years, the Waban Drum and singers...

ILLUSTRATION PHOTOGRAPH

Francis Batchelder (Woodland Walker) stands behind a point of purchase display of the Waban Drum and Singers compact disc at the Evansville Trading Post. Francis, who is Drum Keeper and lead singer, has reason for the big smile. Early sales of the disc have been phenomenal!

...have made a large number of public appearances at schools, powwows, libraries, conventions and other public gatherings. People who have never before heard Native American music are frequently amazed at melodies, intricacies and depth of feeling it conveys, "It's amazing," Chief Spirit Water said, "how many non-native Americans like Native American music. Fact-of-the matter is that most of them have never have authentic Native American music before.

"Every time we've played in public, people have come up to me and ask where they could a tape or a CD of our Waban Drum and singers. After hearing this 200 or 300 times, I figured we'd be wise to do a CD not only to meet public demand but to preserve our music for posterity."

The Clan of the Hawk's compact disc of the Waban Drum and singers is, like the Waban Drum, a clan production. The CD was recorded in the chapel at the Clan of the Hawk's headquarters and pow wow grounds on Route 58 in Evansville. It was found that the chapel offered perfect acoustics.

The recording itself was done by Ray Bushey, assisted by Mike Kelley. Both are of Abenaki heritage and have a professional background in music. The recording equipment, owned by Ray,is, perhaps, the most sophisticated in the Northeast. The mixing an ending was also done by these two talented individuals.

The cover design of the compact disc and the design of the point of purchase displays  were done by Clan of the Hawk member Nancy Cote-Rolls (Clan Grandmother Raven), who, prior to her retirement, was a typographer and graphic designer. [Nancy Cote-Rolls and Luke Willard both CAME OUT OF CLAN OF THE HAWK, INC. and Nancy Cote-Rolls, and her daughter Dawn Macie both had been members of the Homer St. Francis St. Francis Sokoki bunch up in Swanton, Vermont previous to joining up with Ralph Skinner Swett. How can this Luke Andrew Willard HONESTLY state that the Nulhegan-Coosuk, Inc. group that he helped create in 2004, is a Abenaki Tribe, when IN FACTUAL documentation, he was previously in two other Incorporations ... that being David Hill's "No. Amer. People of the Dawn, Inc. and then subsequently the Clan of the Hawk, Inc.?]

The disc opens to the sound of the sacred welk shell and an Indian flute solo by the talented Debbie Girard (Morning Star) of Jay, Vermont. Eight songs by the Waban Drum and singers that range from songs of sadness through songs of happiness, love, and, finally, triumph, follow. The disc ends with another flute solo and a prayer by Little Tree. Anyone hearing this CD will agree that it's an inspired performance by a group of talented local people who have worked hard to bring this project to successful fruition.

How's the CD selling?

"It's kind of startling," according to Chief Spirit Water. "The CD was released just eight days ago, and orders are coming in left, right and sideways. We've even had several orders from Europe; and the day before yesterday, we made a large shipment to England. It's really pretty gratifying. I'd guess we're doing something right!"

It's like we said at the beginning: "Good things come in small packages."

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N-11065

Reinstated Articles of Incorporation

Vermont Secretary of State

81 River Street

Montpelier, VT

05609-1109

Ph: 802-828-2386

Corporation Name:

Clan of the Hawk, Inc.

Corporation Type:

Public Benefit

Registered agent's name, address in Vermont (Street, city and zip)

Andrew Swett

645 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

Principle office address:

123 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

DIRECTOR'S Names and addresses:

1. Ralph Swett

123 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

2. Andrew Swett

645 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

3. Gail Ruggles

2088 Maple Ridge Road

Newark, VT 05871

4. Colin K. Wood

3129 Regan Road

Montgomery Center, VT 05471

5. Todd Hebert

185 Lilleyville Road

East Calais, VT 05650

OFFICERS:

1. President/Secretary: Ralph Swett

2. Vice President: Andrew Swett

3. Second Vice President: Todd Hebert

4. Third Vice President: Colin Wood

5. Secretary: Gail Ruggles

PURPOSE:

The Clan of the Hawk, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.

Further:

No part of the net earnings of the corporation Clan of the Hawk, Inc. shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers, directors or other private persons, except to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered.

No substantial part of the activities of the corporation Clan of the Hawk, Inc. shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the publishing or distribution of statements for any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the corporation Clan of the Hawk, Inc. shall not carry on any other activities no permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax of the IRS code.

[Stamped] RECEIVED VT Secretary of State Date: February 02, 2007

NOTE: This is a Corporation claiming to be an "Abenaki" Cowasuck Tribe; yet it is NOT one, by any stretch of the imagination. This is also a conclusion applicable to any of the other "Abenaki" Corporation's that have been created in Vermont and or New Hampshire which claim to be Abenaki Tribes (such as the FOUR that comprise the "VT Indigenous Alliance" !

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Dissolution:
Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government or to a state or local government for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdicition of the county in which the principle office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes, or to such organization(s) as the Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
Anticipated paid staff after (one) 1 Year:
1 to 3 persons
Anticipated budget after (one) 1 Year:
0 to $25,000.00
Anticipated volunteer staff after (one) 1 Year:
10-15
Do you plan to apply for tax-exempt status with the IRS?
Yes
Incorporator's Printed Name & Signature:
Gail E. Ruggles

Incorporator's postal address:
2088 Maple Ridge Road
Newark, Vermont 05871

Filing Requirements:
Nonprofit corporations are required to file a biennial report the year following incorporation, then every 2 years thereafter, between Jan. 1 and Apr. 1.

Fee:
Filing of Amendment or Restatement of Articles of Incorporation: $25.00
Email Address or phone number where you can be reached.
aprilday@together.net or 802-467-9875
Gail E. Ruggles
Secretary for Clan of the Hawk, Inc. 2-5-07
[February 05, 2007]

N-11065-0
Michael Blacha
1793 Island Pond Road
East Haven, VT 05837
December 1, 2001

Corporations Divisions
Office of the Secretary of State
81 River Street - Drawer 09
Monpelier, VT 05609-1104

Dear Sir:
Please remove my name from the list of Corporate Officer for the Clan of the Hawk - File #N11065-0. As I no longer have any connection to that organization, I feel it is only proper to remove my name from the list of Corporate Officers.
Thank you,
Michael P. Blacha

cc: Ralph Swett
645 Brownington, VT 05860
C.L.
File
[Stamped] Vermont Secretary of State
2001 Dec 13 PM 3:25

N-11065

Restated ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Corporation Name:
Clan of the Hawk, Inc.

Corporation Type:
Public Benefit

Registered agent's name, address in Vermont:
Andrew Swett
645 Evansville Road
Brownington, VT 05860

Principle office address:
123 Evansville Road

Brownington, VT 05860

DIRECTORS Names and Addresses:

1. Ralph Swett

2. Andrew Swett

3. Gail Ruggles

[NOTICE: That Colin Wood and Todd Hebert are not listed]

OFFICERS:

1. President: Ralph Swett

2. Vice President: Andrew Swett

3. Secretary: Gail Ruggles

4. Treasurer: Ralph Swett

Purpose:

Charitable and Educational

[Stamped] Vermont Secretary of State

2006 Sep -6 PM 12:42 [September 06, 2006]

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Anticipated paid staff after (one) 1 Year:

1 to 3 persons

Anticipated budget after (one) 1 Year:

0 to 9,999.00

Anticipated volunteer staff after (one) Year:

10-15

Do you plan to apply for tax exempt status with the IRS?

Yes

Incorporator's Printed Name & Signature:

Gail E. Ruggles

Gail E. Ruggles

Incrporators postal address:

2088 Maple Ridge Road

Neward, Vermont 05871

Fees: Filing Amendment or Restatment of Articles of Incorporation: $25.00

Email address or phone number where you can be reached.

aprilday@together.net or 802-467-9875

Money Order Enclosed

[Stamped] 2006 Sep -6 PM 12:42

Karen Majka or Karen Mica Emails to Raymond LeMay and Diane Williams in 2004; The Cowasuck-Horicon Traditional Council of March 2006; Brian Chenevert; Eric Scott Floyd, Nancy nee: Millette-Cruger-Lyons-Doucet, Etc:

Chief Chenevert chiefchenevert@cowasuckabenaki.org wrote:
Date: Wed, 6 June 2007 12:16:23 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Chief Chenevert" Chiefchenevert@cowasuckabenaki.org
To: chiefchenevert@cowasuckabenaki.org
I just wanted to give everyoe a quick report on the powwow and the weekends events as well as to thank people.
Overall it was a terrific weekend, approximately 1500+ people came and enjoyed themselves throughout the weekend. Everyone commented on how friendly and comfortable they were made to feel and how well organized and set up it was. Not to mention the numerous comments I received on the Security team and how safe they made everyone feel. The whole weekend went off without really any hitches.
I would like to thank all of the helpers Ray and Ivonne Lussier, Elaine, Karen Mica and Shelley Boudrea for the great job they did at the front gate. Norman Chenevert [Brian's father] , Andy [Paul Andrew Pouliot] and Bonnie Lynne Akerman [Both Andrew and Bonnie are the children of Paul Wilson Pouliot and Linda (nee: White) Pouliot of Worcester, MA] for their work on keeping the parking lot organized, James Akerman [Bonnie's (nee: Pouliot's) husband] for his efforts at the First Aide station, Eric James Cruger [Nancy L. (nee: Millette) Cruger - Lyons - Doucet's son by her husband Christopher Cruger] for being our sound man, Norman Chenevert, Daniel B. Osgood [father of Carolyn (nee: Black) who married to Richard "Rick" Hunt, cousin to Nancy Doucet] , Mike Finn and everyone else who chipped in and walked around for Security and our go for for the weekend Mike Johnson who helped out with everything from top to bottom, Mike Finn for putting up the staging and Peter Newell, Jason and Andrew who helped out a long with everything.
If I forgot anyone I apologize as so many helped out.
The Koasek Drum, named the Tuhtuhwas Drum had been finished just prior to the powwow and was delivered to Carolyn Black Dan Osgood's daughter) to paint our Band symbol on it and the drum's name. Thank you Carolyn! The head dancer's were Carolyn Black and Josh Hunt (Rickey Hunt's son) did a tremendous job! Thank you both very much. Rick Hunt was our firekeeper for the weekend and with all the rain we got on Friday and Saturday night he had his work cut out for him. But like a true professional he did an excellent job. Thanks Rick!
The drum groups were very good, thank you Red Bear Drum and Split Feather drum Mystic River had car trouble and never made it up. Peter Newell our MC kept everything moving smoothly and did a tremendous job. Thanks Peter! Also thank you to our Koasek members who were vendors there and to our new little brother the El Nu Abenaki Tribe for putting together the 18th century village which they lived in all weekend long. On Sunday morning we wen to, Tribal Council Member, Mike Finn's house to plant our Koasek corn. It went very well as Fred Wiseman PhD. taped it and Roger Longtoe Sheehan sang for us. Thank you Mick for leting us use your home and property to get our Koasek Corn growing again. Hopefully if the crop goes well we will have enough for Koasek citizens to plant themselves. Also on Sunday just after Grand Entry, Nancy and I as speakers for the Koasek signed an alliance with the El-Nu of Abenaki making us their big brother and in traditional form a Wampum belt was given to commemorate the event and will be read at future gatherings. The Koasek welcome our younger brother the El Nu Tribe of Abenaki as a sub-band of the Koasek Abenaki Band. We are on our way to rebuilding our Nation!
And our biggest thank you goes to the two man wrecking crew of Nancy Millette and Peggy Fullerton who put the whole event together and worked tirelessly for the last 6 months. Rest up ladies because we get to do it all over again next year!

Abenaki hold week of Nawihla celebrations

by: Donna Laurent Caruso
@ Indian Country Today June 25, 2007. All Rights Reserved
HAVERHILL, N.H. - Abenaki of Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts held a weeklong celebration in early June that culminated in a pow wow on ancestral land, the planting of bebonki skamon, an old form of fast-growing, sweet northern corn, and seminal educational outreach. The event was named Nawihla, which means "to go back home." Organizers felt this was the best name for the ceremonies because just last year, Abenaki were officially recognized by the state of Vermont.
The events were held at the Woodsville Community Field in an area known to be a center of Abenaki commerce dating back about 10,000 years. The meadows that straddle the Connecticut River at the present-day towns of Haverhill and Newbury, Vt., once held permanent villages and expansive gardens of Aln8bak ("Our People").
In the 1700s, Abenaki dispersed, perished or hid. Many, as Marge Bruchac, an Abenaki historian, has noted, "hid in plain sight" in order to survive the genocidal forces of Roger's Rangers and later, state-sponsored eugenics programs. Their homeland, N'dakinna, was never purchased by treaty or otherwise.
A population estimated to be 25,000 Aln8bak in New Hampshire) alone was reduced to 700 by 1760.
"It was an overwhelming feeling to go back home," Chief Nancy Millette said.
"It was absolutely the best. Fantastic. I am still in awe." Co-Chief Brian Chenevert agreed. "Every Abenaki I know said they got an incredible feeling of being home. We had such a great reception from the town that many tensions were eased, the governor of New Hampshire, John Lynch, even proclaimed a Native American Cultural Awareness Weekend."
Michael Johnson, a Mashantucket Pequot who helps coordinate the tribe's Schemitzun pow wow, said, "Nawihla had such a strong meaning, everyone was drawn into it. When well-off tribes support emerging tribes, we are reminded of all the issues we have overcome and are still facing."

The Mashantucket Pequots helped sponsor Nawihla. Millette noted that 1,500 people came through the gates. "What I think really set this apart from other events I've done was how many questions people asked, how much they wanted to be informed and learn."

The creation of an 18th century Aln8bak village by the Elnu Sub-Band of the Koasek band of Abenaki drew a constant stream of people.

Shortly after the state recognized the tribe, a strain of old corn was formally gifted back from descendants of European settlers. "It is noteworthy that the tradition of seed propagation was also preserved by non-Natives, and it is just so significant that this old corn variety was planted on the meadows during Nawihla," he said. Johnson received an ear to bring to the Mashantucket Tribal Museum, where "we will remove the kernels and plant on our own homestead garden beds away from other corn."

According to Chenevert, the ceremony of planting the aboriginal corn was small and private in a family-size garden on a section of the meadows owned by a tribal council member. Chenevert and Mike Fenn made the mound, and Karen Majka Mica and Millette handled the corn. Fred Wiseman PhD, professor of humanities at Vermont's Johnson State College, showed, "Against the Darkness," a DVD he produced that dramatizes Abenaki persistence through seven generations after the state of Vermont declared they did not exist. Wiseman, as historian and ethno-botanist, also recorded the corn planting. "The corn has some old characteristics and some beyond my knowledge. It is not an ornamental and not a degenerate of more modern corn. It is very like the traditional corn, with ears only three and one-half to 5 inches, and between eight and 12 rows with a lot of variability. It has a very short growing season. Even if it is a 30 to 40 percent European/American variety, it is still old and is as close to bebonki skamon as we'll ever see. "Since the corn came, some people have discredited its importance and now I am learning the politics of corn. I thought everyone would simply be glad to know of it. It this is indeed ancient or indigenous, it is very important that it is under Indian control.
"There will be a lot of interesting work ahead of us," Wiseman said 

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Email from Ret'd [Retired] Chief Howard F. Knight Jr.

to Eric Scott Floyd of Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Date: Sat. May 17, 2008 9:43 PM

Suject: US DEPT OF JUSTICE - GOV. TO GOV. CONNECTION

From Howard Knight Jr., "You also will note that Paul Wilson Pouliot's group, the Cowasuck band of the Pennacook IS NOT listed anywhere on this list because they do not acknowledge him and his group in anyway as being a legiotimate group that has had any legitiate dealings on a government to government basis."

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From Howard Knight Jr. to Eric Scott Floydd, "It was good to meet with you again at Sub-Chief Wiseowl's Burial Service at the Vt National Veterans Cemetary this past Thursday, after so many winters since our last meeting face to face."

From: Brian Chenevert

Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:18 AM

To: Howard Knight; nancy Lyons [now married to Doucet], DocRay Lussier

[The reason Howard F. Knight Jr., with Emerson Bidwell Garfield (in that Newport, VT Nursing Home) and Brian Chenevert (of Massachusetts) called their Tradename - Business Name "The Cowasuck - Horicon Traditional Council - of the Abenaki Nation" was simple. Eric Scott Floyd (of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts) ... his father Harry David Floyd was born October 30, 1936 in HORICON, Warren County, New York !! Howard F. Knight Jr. was MAKING UP SH** yet again, against the bone-fide legitimate Abenaki and the Coos Ancestor's of N'dakinna; that's what he was doing!]

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N-303890
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
NON-PROFITS and COOPERATIVES
Corporation Name:
Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation, Inc.

Alternate name choice:
COWASUCK of NORTH AMERICA, Inc.

Registered agent's name:
Howard F. Knight, Jr.

Registered agent's address in Vermont:
573 East Main Street
Newport, Vermont 05855

Principal Office Address:
P.O. Box 147
Post Mills, VT 05058

DIRECTORS NAMES and ADDRESSES:
1. Nathan Elwin Pero
3649 Blood Brook Rd.
Fairlee, VT 05045

2. Matthew R. Knight
573 East Main Street
Newport, VT 05855

3. Morris Pero [Uncle or Nephew to Nathan Elwin Pero]
5 Pero Hill Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075

4. Brian Chenevert
6 George Street
Webster, MA 01570

5. Paul Bunnell
45 Crosby Street
Milford, N.H. 03055

Member's Names and Addresses:
1. Brian Chenevert - President (see above)
2. Paul Bunnell - Vice President (see above)
3. Karen Jean [Majka] Mica - Secretary
Box 307 West Warren, MA
4. Shelley Janet Bordreau - Treasurer
Gilbertville, MA.
Vermont Secretary of States Office
[Stamped] 2009 April -7 AM 11:53 [April 07, 2009]
03. 12. 2009 Paid $97.00

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Incorporators Printed Name & Signature

Nathan E. Pero ..... Nathan E. Pero

Howard F. Knight Jr. ..... Howard F. Knight Jr.

This filing cannot be changed for any reason without the use of the Turtle Clan Stamp and the Cowasuck of North America Corporate Seal with shows the continuity of the Koasek Traditional Council of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation (today's filing - 12 March 2009) as successor organization to the Cowasuck of North America.

Witnesses:

Nathan Pero

Tribal Council Member

Howard F. Knight Jr.

Ret'd Chief - Senior Advisor

Cowasuck-Horicon Incorporation Created By Howard Knight Jr.; Karen Majka "Mica"-Brian Chenevert-Nancy Lyons/Doucet-Eric Floyd, Etc:

Tuesday May 11, 2004 6:04 am
"Ray" [Raymond LeMay]
nyfrancoamer... [New York Franco-American...]
Ray wrote:
Greetings All,
I just thought i would drop a line and say hello. Am greatly interested in honoring my metis ancestry. I am the 9th Great Grandson of Jean Nicolet and Wife Sauvagesse Nipissing and 11th Great Grandson of Martin Prevost and Marie Oliver Manitouabeouich of the Abenakis.
Hoping i can be active in New York State here, i reside in Albany County, look forward to hearing from fellow active metis in my area.
Also interested in information on joining the Metis Nation in New England and active Bands and or members in Upstate New York.
Raymond LeMay

Response on metis: an open discussion for Metis people.

Tue May 11, 2004 7:20 am
Karen Mica
houseofmica
Re: [metis] Just found out I am Metis...
Ray, sounds like we are pretty closely related! I am also a direct descendant of Martin and Marie.
I noticed the "LeMay" to, which was my Grandmother Rose's last name...! Karen
ps. It seem that "Roch" was Abenaki but his wife "Outchi" was Iroquois. Or atleast her name seems to be related to an Iroquois village. Do you know that you are related to the LeMay's of Gilbertville MA?

From: karen mica
To: metis@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [metis] Just found out I am Metis...
Ray, one more thing.. you are eligible to join the Abenaki tribe of Vermont if you choose to. If you are interested let me know and I wcan help you with the application etc. Karen [Majka a.k.a. Mica]

[NOTE: Most of these "Abenaki" Incorporations are comprised of NON-ABENAKI PEOPLE, whom are solicited over the internet, from OUTSIDE the CORPORATION, petitioned to fill out an Membership Application Form which the Corporation Secretary etc creates. The memberships of these groups COME FROM OUTSIDE THE GROUP(S). Subsequently, under Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Acknowledge would NOT grant Federal Acknowledgment to this "Abenaki" Corporation any more than that Federal Agency would the St. Francis/Sokoki group up in Swanton, Vermont or any other of the created "Abenaki" Corporations such as Nulhegan-Coosuk, the El-Nu, or the Koasek of the Koas led by Nancy Lee (nee: Millette) Doucetl; etc. Again, this is substantiation that these "Abenaki" Corporations created in the previous years, are NOT "authentic" bone-fide Abenaki Tribal Nation's or groups of legitimate Abenaki People. Tribal Composition comes from within the group, and NOT from outside solicitations to create the claimed Abenaki Tribe. It's really no surprise WHY these "Abenaki" Corporations created UNDER VT STATE LAWS, are so desperately AFTER State of VT legislature "official" recognition to "authenticate" themselves and their "VT Indigenous Alliance". It's because NONE of these Alleged and Re-Invented Abenaki Groups that have Incorporated AND solicited memberships, that have been "loose and fluid" etc, CANNOT gain Federal Acknowledgment Recognition by any stretch of the imagination. So these "Abenaki" groups in Vermont and New Hampshire have to sell their B.S. to the most questionable politician's in the State Legislature. And I think everyone knows who I am talking about too in that Dept. now don't we!

Tuesday May 11, 2004 9:18 am

"Diane Williams"

mainemetis

Dear Karen, I too am related to Raymond LeMay via both of his blood lines. Jean Nicolet and Marie Nipissing, and also Martin Prevost and Marie Olivier Sylvestre Manitouabeouich. I have Marie Manitoubeouich's father as being Huron and his wife Keoeou Outchibahananou as being Abenaki. In any case, I have found just two cousins! I see your offer for Raymond to join your Abenaki tribe in Vermont. I am very interested in joining if you would consider me. I am related to Marie Manitouabeouich through three lines of my ancestry, and to Marie Nipissing (Ojibwe) twice in my ancestry. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon, Diane, Maine Metis.

Tue May 11, 2004 9:32 am

"Ken Nedreau"

Re: [Metis] Just found out i am Metis...

Hi Raymond,

You are more than welcome to send in an application to the Metis Nation of New England. Once you do, we can connect you to any other MNNE members in your area.

Ken

Tues May 11, 2004 5:55 pm

karen mica

house of mica

Re: Karen Just found out I am Metis...

Hey Diane, send me your address off list and I will send you an application for full tribal membership. You will need documents, copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and a genealogy leading back to these people. You will also need two small (passport type) pictures. Write me off list and I can help with any questions etc you might have about the documents you need and where to find them. Two cousins i one day for all three of us! This is a good day! K [Karen Majka a.k.a. Karen Mica]

ps. It seems that this line is only just beginning to discover it's ancestry after three generations of (hiding) here in the states. We have brought over thirty relations into the band in the past few years. Lol, if this keeps up we may want to consider starting our own band just for this line!

[NOTE: "Starting our own band" is EXACTLY what all these Incorporations claiming to be Abenaki Tribes of Vermont and or New Hampshire (including Paul Pouliot in Worcester, Massachusetts ... now resident of Alton, NH) have done in the past..... so WHY not start another "Abenaki" Corporation which can subsequently claim to be an Abenaki Tribe of Vermont etc. Perhaps HONORARY Chief Illuzzi can receive an membership application and join too?! Again, this is a LOOSE and FLUID (solicitation of) membership; subsequently it CANNOT be considered an "authentic" Abenaki Tribe UNDER Federal Acknowlegment, just as was the case of the St. Francis/Sokoki group in Swanton, Vermont]

March 25th and 27th, 2005 email's between Raymond LeMay and Karen "Mica" Majka regarding "Abenaki" "Indian" Children in the Foster Care System in the Northeast.

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TRADENAME REGISTRATION
#146594
(11 VSA, Ch.15) Business Name:
THE COWASUCK-HORICON TRADITIONAL COUNCIL-of the ABENAKI NATION.

Alternate Name:
The Horicon-Cowasuck Sovereign Traditional Council.

Name of the town where business is located: Newport, VT 05855
Date business began:
1 Oct 2004 [October 01, 1994]

Kind of business being transacted:
Native American Researching & Affecting the Councel with Housing, Economic Development, Employment and Educational Opportunities & development, Advocacy, and Cultural Preservation.

Individual names and residences of all persons, co-partners, members, IIc or corporation:
Howard F. Knight Jr.
573 East Main St.
Newport, Vermont 05855

Emerson Garfield
148 Prouty Dr.
Newport, Vermont 05855

Brian Chenevert
8 1/2 Robinson Street
Webster, Massachusetts 01570

Applicant's signature: Howard F. Knight Jr.
Stamped: Vermont Secretary of State 2006 MAR 02 [March 02, 2006]

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Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1 day of March 2006

Notary Public signature: April A. Morrison commison expiration date 2/10/07

FEE: $40.00 Tradename registration is not a gaurantee that you are entitled to the name. A person or entity may have, or claim to have, a pre-existing right to exclusive use of the name.

[Stamped] VERMONT SECRETARY OF STATE

2006 MAR-2 AM 10:02

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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Page 1 of 3 #N-25641
Vermont Secretary of State
81 River Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1104
802-828-2386
Corporation Name:
COWASUCK-HORICON COUNCIL OF THE ABENAKI IN VERMONT, INC.

Corporation type:
Public Benefit

Registered Agent's name:
Emerson Spirit Bear Garfield
Sachem Emerson "Spirit Bear" Garfield
Address:
148 Prouty Drive
Newport, VT 05855

DIRECTOR'S NAMES AND ADDRESSES:
1. Emerson Spirit Bear Garfield
148 Prouty Dr.
Newport, VT 05855

2. Kelton Garfield
19 Broken Ground Dr.
Concord, NH 03301

3. Wanda Greenwood
25 Drew St.
Burlington, VT 05401
[Stamped] 2006 May-2 [May 02, 2006] 8:30 AM

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Purpose: VT recognition. Abenaki Council, to assist in genealogy search & apply/distribute benefits to members of council.

Page 3 of 3
Incorporators postal address:
Emerson Spirit Bear Garfield
148 Prouty Dr.
Newport, VT 05855

FEE: $75.00
VERMONT SECRETARY OF STATE
[Stamped] 2006 May -2 AM 9:30 [May 02, 2006]

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#146594

TRADENAME CESSATION APPLICATION (T.11 Ch 15)

Name of Business:

Cowasuck-Horicon Council of the Abenaki in Vermont, Inc.

The name of the owner being removed is:

Howard F. Knight, Jr., & Brian Chenevert

Date of this cessation: 04/20/2006 [April 20, 2006]

COMPLETE cessation must include the names and addresses of ALL of the owners, as set forth on the original tradename registration.

Emerson Garfield ... sole survivor of Council

148 Prouty Dr.

Newport, VT

out-H.F. Knight Jr.

573 E. Main St. 05855

NEW- Kelton Garfield

19 Broken Grnd Dr.

Concord, NH 03301

out-Brian Chenevert

MA (loc. unknown)

NEW- Wanda Greenwood

25 Drew St.

Burlington, VT 05401

[Stamped] 2006 May -2 AM 9:30 [May 02, 2006]

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Printed name: EMERSON GARFIELD
Signature and Title: Emerson Garfield
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of May, 2006.
$20.00 Filing Fee must be attached to this application.

N-25641

May 9, 2006

State of Vermont

Office of the Secretary of State

Non-Profit Corporation Division

81 River Street

Montpelier, VT 05609-1104

Subject: Illegal, and unauthorized use of my name as an Officer in the Non-Profit Corporation (File No. N-25641-0) known as COWASUCK-HORICON COUNCIL OF THE ABENAKI IN VERMONT, INC.

BE IT FOREVER KNOWN TO ALL

Dear; Office of the Secretary of State:

This letter is in response to a request from your office regarding the use of my name as an officer in the above name corporation. Be it known to all that since time began, and forever forward, that the use of my name, Kelton Garfield or any facsimile is not to be used by the corporation listed above or any other corporation without my expressed and notarized authorization.

Also I would like to point out to you the Principal Address of this Corporation is listed as 148 Prouty Dr. Newport, VT 05855 this address is that of the Newport Health Care Center, a nursing home. I would question if this were legal, because in their Corporation Info, this is the location of their Registerd Agent again, this is the address of a nursing home. 

I.e. how is Registered Agent defined by Vermont Law also Principal Street Address of said corporation?

The third and finale question or complaint (This may want to be referred to the AG's Office or the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Nursing Home Div.) Emerson B. Garfield is a resident at Newport Health Care Center located at 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855. He is there because of two major hear surgeries and two major spine or back surgeries, he usually uses a wheel chair but can walk for short distances, he lost his manufactured home in a park, that was received by him in "our

mothers last will and testament", because he could not maintain it. He also has major anxiety attacks, could not keep himself properly clean or maintain a proper diet, maintain a checkbook or pay his bills or understand the difference between right and wrong. These are a few things of which he has for problems. My sister and myself make sure he has good clothes to wear and some extra money that he may spend, other then the stipend he is allowed. Therefore I believe that the State of Vermont Department of Health and or myself request he be relieved of any duties and or responsibility's of this Corporation known as COWASUCK_HORICON COUNCIL OF THE ABENAKI IN VERMONT INC. effectively ASAP.
Sincerely Yours,
Kelton E. Garfield
Kelton E. Garfield

Kelton E. Garfield
19 Broken Ground Dr.
Concord, NH 03301-5899
603022406192
buddakatLV@comcast.net
Cc: Attorney Generals Office Attn: Bonnie Boardman
Nancy Lyons Abenaki
Newport Health Care Center

[NOTE: Now WHY would Kelton E. Garfield born July 09, 1939 and younger brother to Emerson "Spirit Bear" Bidwell Garfield, both the sons of Harold Azanah Garfield and their mother Alver Etta (nee: May) place Nancy Lee (nee: Millette) Lyons - Doucet's name on this Letter by Kelton, IF he didn't know her BEFORE the creation of this letter? Perhaps it was a letter to "counter" the mad rush to get "InCorporated" in their madness to gain Vermont's Official State Recognition?! In doing so, Howard F. Knight Jr. "used" this elderly disabled Emerson Bidwell Garfield "for every drop of ink" he could on an Corporation document! Pretty sleezy if that is what was going on]

May 31, 2007

Amended Incorporation Document

Corporation Entity is named:

THE ABENAKI NATION of VERMONT INC.

Non-Profit Purpose:

Native American and Abenaki Affairs

Registered Agent:

"Retired" Howard F. Knight Jr.

Registered agent's address:

573 East Main Street

Newport, VT 05855

President: Howard F. Knight, Jr. - COOS TURTLE CLAN

Vice President: Lucie Caron

Secretary: Karen Mica [actually that's Majka]

Treasurer: John Davis

Director's:

1. Howard F. Knight Jr.

2. Virgina Tortosen

3. Jom Haskins or Hoskins

4. Matthew R. Knight [Howard's grandson]