Wobanaki Inc. Info ~ Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Check 297 for $10,000.00 USD to Wobanaki, Inc. in Oct/ Nov. 1994 ~ Fiscal Year 1997 I.R.S. 990 Tax Return Re: Wobanaki, Inc.:

Document 01: Wobanaki, Incorporated. N-04456-0. Incorporated on May 18, 1983. Corporation Description: Cultural. Registered Agent: April A. Merrill. Address: 100 Grand Avenue/ P.O. Box 276 Swanton, Vermont 05488. Officer 01: April A. Merrill. Officer 02: David Vanslette. Officer 03: Jan Medor. Officer 04: Winnie Kuebler. Officer 05: Rene St. Francis (April Merrill's son). Officer 06: Harold St. Francis (April's brother Harold "Charlie" Edward St. Francis). Officer 07: Tom Phillips (Richard "Blackhorse" Wilfred Phillips nephew). Tom Phillips is actually Thomas Leo Phillips whose father Albert "Tom" Leo Phillips was the son of Louis Nolan Phillips and Katherine Weeks. Louis Nolan Phillips was the brother of Albert "Mohawk" Phillips (who married to Mildred "Beatrice" Irene St. Francis, sister to Homer Walter St. Francis, thus an Aunt to April A. St. Francis-Merrill). Another brother to Louis Nolan Phillips was Walter King Phillips who married to Mildred "Beatrice" Irene St. Francis' sister Dorothy Delia St. Francis, who was another Aunt to April A. St. Francis-Merrill).

Walter King Phillips, Albert "Mohawk" Phillips and Louis Nolan Phillips were siblings to each other, these three men three being the son's of Louis Phillips and Rose Marie Gardner. Two of which married two of "Chief" Homer St. Francis's older sisters.

Now one can "see" that most every person listed on Wobanaki, Inc. is related to the Registered Agent April A. St. Francis-Merrill.

Document 02: Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Check 297. Voucher Reference J031928.  Dated October 20, 1994 in the amount of $10,000.00 dollars US Donations. Another date on this document is November 18, 1994 Check Number 29773, Vendor 8510 in the amount of $10,000.00 dollars. This Check was from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe GF - General Funding P.O. Box 3060 Phone: (203) 885-3489 in Ledyard, CT 06339-3060. Pay EXACTLY $10,000.00 DOLLARS and 00 CENTS to WOBANAKI LAND TRUST P.O. Box 276 Swanton, Vermont 05488. Not sure of the signatures but the lower one seems to be the surname "Haywood". Very likely this Check of $10,000.00 dollars US was donated monies for the Brunswick Springs Property.

Document 03 through reminder: I.R.S. Tax Return 990 of Organization Exempt From Income Tax for 1997 dated August 15, 1998. Employee Identification Number: 22-248134 for Wobanaki, Inc. P.O. Box 276 in Swanton, Vermont 05488. A. Heritage and cultural programs to promote the understanding of and diseminate information; through events, etc, regarding the cultural heritage of the Abenaki Nation: $11,130.00. B. "Riverkeeper" Project to protect and moniter the 'health' of the Missisquoi river basin: $2,051.00. C. Grants and allocations: D: other programs to promote tribal education, social and economic development, promote general community awareness and identity (ANA and Community Development Grants): $56,246.00.

I recieved these document pages from Paul Wilson Pouliot of Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire on February 14, 2009 13:49 via email attachment. A second time on Saturday February 14, 2009 14:20 and this email attachment was also sent to Lynn Menard-Mathieson as well.

I will post some documents to SHOW and PROVIDE the evidence of this in my next blog posting. I was receiving this information from Paul Wilson Pouliot, because he concluded that if he was "helping me" and "directing my attention and investigation" of these "groups" of alleged Abenakis over in Vermont, subsequently I wouldn't be paying attention to and investigate HIS "group", so he assumed stupidly. The same applies to these emails from Eric Scott Floyd of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Each of them and all of them, assumed that "keeping me close" (brings to mind the old saying "Keeping your friends close and your enemies closer) and "being my friend" would "save" them from being under the magnifying lense of my investigation towards ALL of these alleged and re-invented "groups" proclaiming they were "Abenaki" and or "Native American".

Bringing forward onto my blog for the public to review, the documented evidence, etc. and especially my "commentary" regarding the document content, regarding Sherrie Anne DeVee Jinks Labat concerns Paul W. Pouliot and his 2nd wife Denise (I can understand why now too). I can understand that they are very troubled about Lynn Menard-Mathieson providing and sharing documentations and genealogies on most everyone in that alleged and re-invented Cowasuck-Pennacook Abenaki "group" led by Paul Wilson Pouliot. I find it all most interesting indeed, to find out "the truth documentarily" after being lied to and deceived for quite some years by these "groups" claiming to be "Abenaki" from and of Vermont and or New Hampshire.

As one will see in the next blog posting, Paul Wilson Pouliot and his wife Denise felt it in their interest, to "rub elbows" with me for quite some time. I was NOT WORKING for or with Paul Pouliot, as some stupid assuming persons had or have concluded. I work for someone else. Anyway, I am off to do the next blog post.

July 06, 1998 Letter from Benjamin L. Huffman to "Chief" Homer St. Francis Sr. ~ July 17, 1998 Vincent Illuzzi Letter to Homer St. Francis Sr. ~ August 03, 1998 Article VT Senator Vincent Illuzzi is made Honorary Chief by Clan of the Hawk Ralph Swett:

 

 

Document 01: Letter to the late "Chief" Homer St. Francis, Sovereign Republic of the Abenaki Nation P.O. Box 276 in Swanton, Vermont 05488 from Benjamin L. Huffman, Policy Analyst. Dated July 06, 1998. Dear Chief Homer St. Francis: At the request of Senator Vincent Illuzzi, I am sending you an itemization of state appropriations from the annual capital construction act for activities concerning Native Americans.....Sincerely Benjamin L. Huffman, Policy Analyst. Copy to: Senator Vincent Illuzzi - Thomas Torti, Commissioner of Buildings and General Services - Emily Wadhams, Director, Division for Historic Preservation.

Document 02: Dated July 17, 1998. Chief Homer St. Francis, Even though the Perservation Trust of Vermont may have independant information about possible funding sources for your projects, Mr. Bruhn can provide you with a name and address for the Freeman Foundation. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors to secure your own building and create a Native American Museum in the Swanton area. Sincerely, Senator Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Institutions Com. Tel: 1-800-322-5616 Email: VILLUZZI@LEG.STATE.US

cc: Gus Seelig, Executive Direcotr, HCTP - Paul Bruhn, Executive Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont - Senator Julius Canns.

Document 03: Article dated May 06, 1998 Caledonian-Record Newspaper entitled "Abenakis Prepare For Busy Summer" EVANSVILLE - The weekend of May 9-10, will mark the beginning of a busy summer for the Clan of the Hawk of the Western Abenaki Indians.

At 2:00 p.m. on May 9, Jerome "Jerry" Kelly, former Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and longtime student of Abenaki history will give the first in a series of four lectures titled "Abenaki History and Culture in the Northeast Kingdom." It will be held at the Clan's Pow Wow grounds on Route 58, four miles north of Orleans.

"In the last 25-30 years there has been a tremendous amount of new work in anthropology, archaeology, ethnography, linguistics and historical scholarship that has given us a new insight into the Native American presence here in Vermont, " says Kelly.

"What few current residents of the Northeast Kingdom fail to realize, " he continued, "is the area we live in has been the home to Native Americans for more than 11,000 years. I think anyone who numbers Native Americans among his forebearers or just has an interest in the area's history will find the story interesting, entertaining and educational".

Kelly will use a number of Abenaki items to illustrate his lecutre and these items - some of them quite valuable - will be given away to audience members in a draw.

The resident medicine man, Little Fox (Lester Barrett), will be available to visit and answer anyone's questions. Chief Spirit Water (Ralph Skinner Swett a.k.a. "Chief Lone Cloud") will explain to those interested about how to join the Clan of the Hawk and the group's present and future goals.

There is no charge for admission and the public is welcome.

In addition to the remaining three lectures whose dates will be announced in the near future, the Clan of the Hawk has scheduled a number of events that will run throughout the summer and into early autumn.

On July 25, the Clan will hold its first ever craft show featuring products made by its craft Cooperative. The Coop was formed last year to perpetuate craft skills that were in danger of dying out.

A week later on August 1-2, the Clan will host its 7th annual Pow Wow, which is open to the public.

Document 04: "Indian Crafts Help Revive Native Culture" By PAT ORVIS Special To The Express Newspaper. A small but impressive crafts show held by the Abenaki Clan of the Hawk at its grounds along the Willoughby River in Evansville on Saturday gave a preview of coming attractions which are scheduled--together with a few surprises--for the clan's seventh annual international pow-wow there next Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2.

The dozen exhibitors who attracted an estimated 300-400 visitors last Saturday included, for example, former deputy commissioner of agriculture Jerome Kelly of Orleans, whose gemstone jewelry sells in stores at market prices. Kelley also lectures on the 8,000 years of Native American history in the Northeast Kingdom, including his own "four-sixteenths or five-sixteenths" of Abenaki blood from both sides of his family.

"There's a sixteenth that's not quite accounted for," Kelley quipped, as he quoted an extremely friendly price for a visiting journalist for a pair of amethyst earrings. He said he became interested in his Indian ancestry when he ran away at 17, to join the Canadian Army, became an officer, and found he had several Mickmack Indians serving under him.

Also on Saturday, Wayne Hurlbut of Brownington showed his handcrafted canoes, canoe seats and snowshoes and shared a booth with his son Donald, an archer who was selling his original arrows, hand-tooled quivers, paddles, camp chairs and other work in wood and leather.

A retired master bricklayer, the older Hurlbut worked as a foreman on many well-known sites around the state, including the Benedictine Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Westfield, and the University of Vermont's gymnasium and field house. He also worked on the massive development in Arizona, and dredged gold in California.

Deborah Girard of Jay displayed her jewelry and delicate dream catchers, and a range of other artisans, drummers and assorted performers showed their wares or strolled around the grounds, many of them wearing striking Native American dress which they had also made.

"You have to realize that one year ago many of these people didn't know they had any talent," Ralph Swett, who was known to the clan as Chief Spirit Water, observed during a telephone interview later.

"Many of them were down and out and didn't believe they could do anything," continued Swett, who owns the Evansville Trading Post and has been a prime mover in helping his clan relearn its ancient crafts and culture. "It's a wonderful thing that's happening here."

Swett also described the clan's new full-sized authentic pow-wow drum, which was constructed by clan members Little Oak (Leon Smith) and Broken Antler (Scot Girard) and will be played for the first time next weekend.

It's a "real, old fashioned Abenaki drum," the chief explained, with a fram of local white swamp cedar covered with "real honest-to-God moose hide." It measures 30 inches across and a foot in depth and required the hides of two moose-shot "legally," he stressed, last season by local hunters.

The frame was made by "an old Abenaki chief" from New Hampshire named Grey Wolf. Another Abenaki came from St. Albans to supervise construction and, since "all Native American drums have names," according to Swett, this one will be called "Blue Moose."

Also new, at 1:00 p.m. next Saturday, the clan will name State Senator Vincent Illuzzi (R-Orleans and Essex) its first honorary chief.

As always, said Swett, the public is invited free of charge to the pow-wow (though a nominal donation is encouraged). It will start at 11:00 a.m. both days and run until 5:00 p.m. Besides more crafts, the event will also feature teepee demonstrations, a sweat lodge, tomoahawk and knife throwing, dancing, food and other traditional activities.

But even before they enter the pow-wow grounds (just off route 58 East), Chief Spirit Water promised, visitors will begin to hear the "deep rumble of Blue Moose--like distant thunder."

Document 05:  Photograph dated July 27, 1998 in the Newport Express Newspaper. "Jerome Kelley, Vermont's former deputy commissioner of argiculture, was one of the exhibitors at the Abenaki Clan of the Hawk Craft Show in Evansville last Saturday. Over 300 people attended the event, a preview of next week-ends seventh annual pow-wow. (Photo Courtesy of Pat Orvis)

Document 06: Hail To The Chief. Dated August 03, 1998. (I think this article was in the Caledonia Record Newspapers in Caledonia County, Vermont).Vermont Senator Vince Illuzzi , center, was made an honorary chief, assuming the name Chief Fighting Wolf, at the Evansville Pow-Wow held this weekend. He was honored by Chief Spirit Water (Ralph Swett, left) and member of various Native American groups. (See more photos, story Page Nine by Pat Orvis) (Photo - Travis Lamberton).

Differing Opinions May Stall Proposed Native Recognition Amendment

Written by Jedd Kettler
Friday, 29 February 2008
The County Courier
MONTPELIER: Without some compromise, two differing proposals could well spell the end of hopes to address concerns this year with Vermont’s current Native recognition law before the end of the current legislative session.
The cutoff point for proposed legislation to move from one state legislative body to another - “crossover” - is March 14. Sen. Vince Illuzzi - who has championed State recognition for Vermont’s Abenaki in the past and
has worked this year to move forward a fix to the current State law - cautioned this week that without compromise soon, there is little chance of legislative action to fix gaps in Vermont’s law before the end of the biennium.
Illuzzi’s Senate Economic Development Committee will hear testimony tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. The hearing starts at 10 a.m. in Room 10 of the Statehouse. Without agreement, a solution will most likely have to wait until a future session, he said on Monday. “What I’ve said to them is that we cannot pass a bill that upsets as many as it pleases,” Illuzzi said. “Everybody’s got their positions and they’re well-reasoned, and I respect their positions ... Right now, it’s up to the different groups to come to some consensus.” One current proposal is based on the work of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, which has been reworked by Illuzzi and legislative council. This proposed amendment would establish a process and criteria by which tribes and bands in Vermont would apply for State recognition to allow artists and craftspeople to label their work as Native.
The other was proposed by leaders from the St. Francis/Sokoki Band of Missisquoi Abenaki and the Koesek Traditional Band of Abenaki as an addition to the VCNAA’s proposal. In addition to the criteria and process laid out by the VCNAA, this would recognize specifically the St. Francis/Sokoki and the Koesek bands and grant each band two members on the VCNAA.
(Isn't that like the FOX guarding the HEN HOUSE?!)
On Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 the VCNAA reiterated their support for the current criteria and process amendment, but not other additions. Commissioners wrote a letter to Illuzzi on Monday, stating, “The (VCNAA) has been working for almost two years to figure out how S.117 can help all Abenaki people ... It is our goal to have a fair
and transparent process for all Abenaki people to follow. We do not want to be part of any bill that will exclude people from having a choice and an opportunity to apply.”
Chief April St. Francis-Merrill of the St. Francis/ Sokoki band (INCORPORATION)said this week that the proposal she and members of the Koesek band (INCORPORATION) have put forward simply adds onto the VCNAA proposal by
specifically recognizing the two longest-standing bands (INCORPORATIONS) in Native Abenaki homelands.
These groups deserve direct recognition both within the amendment and on the VCNAA, she said.
Like the St. Francis/Sokoki, the Koeseks are a group in a historical homeland - along the Connecticut River - and they should be recognized as such, St. Francis-Merrill said. YET, GENEALOGICALLY THEIR ANCESTORS AREN'T EVEN FROM VERMONT OR NEW HAMPSHIRE! The St. Francis band, centered in Swanton, led the fight for Abenaki rights and recognition in the State since the late 1960s and early 1970s (1976), long before other current bands were formed, she added. Yet, April St. Francis-Merrill has been in communication and in collusion with these other "groups" all along. “The State spent a lot of money trying to discredit the Missisquoi, and did they spend any money discrediting any of these other groups?” St. Francis-Merrill said. “I feel the Missisquoi St. Francis/Sokoki has already bent over backwards to document ourselves to the State (B.S.) We’ve had to prove that since we’ve been dealing with the State in the early ‘70s.”
VCNAA Chairman Mark Mitchell (also connected to the St. Francis/Sokoki, Inc. group and married into the Larocque family) said this week that the Commission has worked hard to keep an open process since beginning work on the arts and crafts recognition issue nearly two years ago.
“We support an open process for all to participate. This (VCNAA) proposal is our solution to a complicated issue,” Mitchell said. “We’ve looked at it as an open process and it’s certainly an important issue ... I respect everyone’s opinion and I understand their frustration ... Can the community rally around consensus before that point?”
State recognition is distinctly different from the federal recognition that establishes a tribe as a sovereign entity and in some cases has led to casinos in other states. There are currently no Vermont groups seeking federal recognition.

I CALL THIS

C-O-L-L-U-S-I-O-N

 "OFFICIAL STATE RECOGNITION" FROM EITHER VT OR NH'S LEGISLATURE'S OUGHT TO START WITH THESE INCORPORATED GROUP'S CONNECTION TO HISTORICAL NATIVE COMMUNITY, GENEALOGICALLY-SPEAKING.

IF THESE GROUP'S HAVE THE SOCIAL, HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL EVIDENCE WHICH SUPPORTS EACH OTHER......

MEANING

GENEALOGY SUPPORTS THE ORAL HISTORY....

ORAL HISTORY SUPPORTS THE GENEALOGY....

SOCIAL HISTORY SUPPORTS BOTH THE GENEALOGICAL EVIDENCE AND THE ORAL HISTORY....

AND THESE GROUPS CONNECT TO HISTORICAL NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY....VIA THEIR GENEALOGICAL EVIDENCE....

BUT THEY DON'T HAVE THE EVIDENCE.

THEY REFUSE TO SHOW AND PROVIDE THEIR GENEALOGICAL RECORDS, THEIR FACTUALLY SUPPORTED ORAL HISTORIES, THEIR SOCIAL HISTORIES OR THEIR HISTORICAL RECORDS.

EVEN THE B.I.A. SAID THE ST. FRANCIS/SOKOKI LED BY APRIL MERRILL HAD NOT PROVEN THEY WERE ABENAKIS

THE B.I.A SAID THIS GROUP, THE ST. FRANCIS/ SOKOKI BAND OF ALLEGED MISSISQUOI INDIANS, HAD NOT SUBSTANTIATED THAT THEIR GROUP WERE EVEN INDIANS....

 BASED ON THE EVIDENCE THAT WAS SHOWN AND PROVIDED BY THIS GROUP....

WHICH WAS....

NOTHING.

THE "ABENAKI CIRCUS" IS KNOCKIN ON THE VERMONT AND N.H. LEGISLATURE'S DOOR'S....

UNLESS THESE GROUPS FIRST, WTIHOUT HESITATION OR PROTEST, SHOW AND PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE HISTORICALLY, SOCIALLY, ORALLY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY GENEALOGICALLY THAT THEY CONNECT TO THE ABENAKIS...

DO NOT OPEN THAT DOOR

More about "Hereditary High Chief" "Grand Chief" David Andrew Hill - Descoteau and Also Reynold "Chief Whitecloud" Choiniere i.e North American People of the Dawn, Inc.:

Document 01: International Association of Educators for World Peace, NGO, United Nations (ECOSOC), UNDPI, UNICEF, UNCED, UNESCO. Ambassador of Peace Award. Proclamation by Executive Decree of the International Secretriat. Chief David Hill has been officially proclaimed Ambassador of Peace in recognition of outstanding dedicated service to the cause of social justice and world peace. Signatures of Dr. Chares Mercieca, President; Dr. Nina P. Litvinova, Vice President; Dr. Toshiyuki Nishikawa, Board Chairman; Mr. Jorgen Laursen Vig, Senior Advisor; Dr. Surya N. Prasas, Executive-Secretary; Dr. Joachim Schuster, Special Consultant. Dated December 16, 2000.

Document 02: This document certificate seems to be connected in relation to the Document 01 of this posting, with the same parties and date.

Document 03 through 07: Application for citizenship into the North American People of the Dawn, Inc., A Sovereign Nation, Algonquin Confederation.

LINK: http://www.algonquinwabanaki.net/algwabnatapp.htm

LINK: http://www.algonquinwabanaki.net/by_laws.htm#membership

LINK: http://www.algonquinwabanaki.net/

I place this "application" documentation and here on this blog, to show that ANYONE joining these "groups" are merely joining an Incorporation/ Organization which are simply SOCIAL CLUBS.

I think ANY "sovereignty" of ANY of these Incorporated "groups" claiming to being legitimately "Abenaki" etc. went bye-bye the minute they stepped into the Vermont Secretary of State Office and "incorporated". Just the fact that the "application for membership/citizenship" states (on Page 05 of 07 Pages) that "Any alterations of this Citizenship Form or Certified Documents will be subject to the penalties the law provides. Federal, State and Canadian Laws. Wait, I just read this "group" was SOVEREIGN? Are they or aren't they? So why would they be using Federal, State and Canadian LAWS against someone, IF this "group" is allegedly sovereign?!

This "group" which was created by the late deceased David Andrew Hill - Decoteau and which merged with the "group" created by Howard Franklin Knight Jr. (as well as every one of these others "groups" that I have mentioned in this blog) DOES NOT COME FROM A HISTORICAL COMMUNITY OF NATIVE PEOPLES. THEY ARE NOT A BAND OR TRIBE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. THEY ARE MERELY A GROUP OF PEOPLE/ PERSONS WHO COLLECTIVELY FOUND OUT THAT THEY HAVE A NATIVE ANCESTOR OR TWO - MAYBE THREE, FROM THE DISTANT PAST, AND THEY ASSUME THAT IF THEY INCORPORATED, CLAIM TO BE "ABENAKI", THAT THEN THEY ARE "INDIAN" AND OR IN A LEGITIMATE HISTORICALLY CONNECTED ABENAKI BAND OR TRIBE.

JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS FOUND (A) NATIVE ANCESTRAL CONNECTION(S) DOES NOT MAKE THAT PERSON "NATIVE", NOR DOES HAVING A ABENAKI ANCESTRAL CONNECTION(S), MAKE THAT PERSON "AN ABENAKI" EITHER.

ANYONE CARE FOR A INSTANT SHAKE AND BAKE ABENAKI?

THERE ARE PLENTY OF 'EM IN VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.

North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation. File: N-08201-0 ~ Obituary of David Andrew Hill July 09, 2005 ~ Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation Article of June 15, 2006:

Document 01: North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation. File: N-08201-0. Incorporated in Vermont on October 12, 1993 for "Spiritual/ Cultural Preservation". Registered Agent: Reynold Choiniere, 28 Governor Drive, Apartment B-2 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Officer 1: Reynold Choiniere. Officer 2: Robert W. Bruce, Jr. Officer 3: Sheila E. Hill (David Andrew Hill's widow). Officer 4: Theresa Vansile. Officer 5: Reynold Choiniere. Officer 6: Sheila Hill. Officer 7: Brian Burns. Principal Street Address: 29 Cross Street in Newport, Vermont 05855.

Document 02: Obituary for David Andrew "Sly Wolf" Wawanotette -Hill-Decoteau dated July 09, 2005, of Newport, Vermont. Hereditary Chief David Andrew Hill AKA Sly Wolf, 59, of Newport, Vermont, met the Great Spirit on July 09, 2005, with his tribe's people by his bedside at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover, Vermont. He was born in Plainville, Connecticut on December 25, 1945. He was the son of Frederick R. and Jane C. Hill (Morse). In his early years, known for his unique auto body work, he also owned his Native American Construction Company. Then he did his genealogy, 15 years of research and learned who he really was, also with his parent's oral tradition of being Chief Greylock's descendant. He was the last male descendant of the great Chief Graylock. Until his grandson was born on June 24, 2005, who will be a 9th generation Chief.

A very positive and devoted Chief to his Nation, of his Native American Heritage, he devoted his last years to supplying food, three tons of clothing, to the people of all in need, and reunity all true Native Americans to the peaceful circle of Love, harmony and peace.

He leaves his wife, Princes Sheila E. Hill of the Algonquin Wabanaki Nation of Turtle Island. He laves to children, four grandchildren, a....

Document 02: Continued from Document 01....great nephew and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He enjoyed his kitties and wolf, trips to the ocean, and always walking at the "Great Sacred Falls" asking the Great Spirit for guidance of his people. A Sacred Native American Ceremony will be held, and was held, with family, tribal people, and Chiefs and Council people from many territories attended. Later his ashes will be spread on the Angel of the Hills of his ancestral lands as he was known to his people as Wawanotette, The Angel of the Hills. The Nation's New Chief will be, Reynold Choiniere, AKA Whitecloud, who will continue to walk the Red Path of Peace with his people, and continue Hereditary Chief Hill's Legacy.

Document 03: Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation installs Reynold Choinere as Chief (as printed in the Vermont Newport Daily Express on Page 12, Thursday June 15, 2006). NOTICE this was just after Bill S. 117 State of Vermont Recognition of the Abenaki of May 03, 2006 which was passed granting minority state recognition of the Abenaki People as a whole. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OR PROCESS OF DEFINING HISTORICALLY OR GENEALOGICALLY WHO WAS OR IS "ABENAKI". SO, ANYONE CAN CLAIM TO BE "ABENAKI" IN VT AND NH.

Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation installs Reynold Choiniere as Chief as printed in (Vermont) The Newport Daily Express, page 12, Thursday, June 15, 2006 Part 1 of 2

On Saturday June 3 at 11 a.m. the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation held as installation ceremony for their new Chief Reynold Choiniere, AKA Whitecloud, and seven Council members. The ceremony commenced with a Chief’s Dance, called “mowia wegan” which hadn’t been performed since 1870, to honor and respect the Nation. The Nulhegan Band performed a ceremonial opening of the installation ceremony with the ceremonial drum. The elder of the women lead the file of seven chosen women dancers who danced to the ceremonial drum in a circle. The dancers were: Elder Evelyn Pushard AKA Running Water of Randolph, Maine, Mother Matriarch Theresa Van Zile AKA Many Moons III, Princess Sheila Hill AKA Running Water, Councilwoman Sharon Choiniere AKA Cloud Dancer, Janice Conillard, Sheila Marcou, AKA Little Elk, and Denise Russell. At the end of the dance, Chief Reynold Choiniere AKA Whitecloud laid a native American blanket on the leading elder’s shoulder and then followed with each of the dancers. Chief Reynold Whitecloud was assisted by the Associate Chief Raymond Choiniere AKA Running Deer with the blankets. The gifts of the blankets were kept by the dancers.
Claire Bain, AKA Laughing Eyes, read a letter from the United Nations written by Charles Mercieca PH.D. President of International Association of Educators of World Peace. Dr. Mercieca presented former Chief David Hill, the World Peace Award with a Medallion for the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation, on December 16, 2000 for resolving peaceful issues among all nations. Claire Bain read Dr. Mercieca’s letter which went on to describe the Peril of Indigenous Tribes/Nations in the continents of North and South America, how Europeans have infiltrated to expand their domain and wiped out numerous indigenous tribes/nations to the point of total destruction. They (the Europeans) developed machinery which have polluted our air and water with toxins that have caused terminal cancer to millions of people. In North America today, the indigenous people have been forced to integrate in the American and Canadian societies and to adopt same lifestyles of these mostly European invaders/settlers. The time has arrived when the indigenous people should be recognized as a nation of their own. In recent years, some of these indigenous people of North America got together and formed their independent old nation under the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation consisting of enclaves in both Canada and the United States where indigenous people live. The confederation revives the moribund (dying) old nation which is meant to make richer not only North America but the whole world as well. In forming the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation, there is no political precedence created. The said confederated nation will exist as an enclave within the United States and Canada. As such, the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation would qualify to join the United Nations. Such Countries also reveal great respect for the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights in which supports the freedom people to get together and form their own independent nation. The very fact that the enclave of the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation is found in North America and not, say in China, makes possible for this culturally rich old nation to be revised. The indigenous people do not have in mind to build their own military; they would rather have a demilitarized nation and concentrate on the development of the civilian economy, following the footsteps of both Japan and Germany after World War II was over. Last but not least, such indigenous people want to protect their burial grounds and rich cultural artifacts. They want to eliminate all air and water pollution and they want to initiate their own sovereign banking system. In other words, they want to revive and preserve an old nation which was subdued unjustly by mostly European invaders/settlers. This letter regarding historical and current issues of the Algonquin Wabanaki Soverign Nation of Turtle Island was very well received overseas on many websites. Part 2 will run on Friday, June 16, 2006
The Newport Daily Express, Friday, June 16, 2006- page 9
PART II
The traditional ceremonial custom followed. The Mother Matriarch Theresa Van Zile, AKA Many Moons III, put ceremonial red paint on the forehead of the widow of the late Chief David Hill, AKA Sly Wolf, taking out of her “mourning period”. This ceremony was accompanied by the quiet low drumming of the drum. Following, Princess Sheila Hill, AKA Running Water, made her speech of past rememberences of the late Chief, and his important issues of sovereignty and self government of the Nation. She then presented the Chief Reynold Whitecloud with her ceremonial gift which completed the installation of the new Chief.
The new Chief Reynold Choiniere, AKA Whitecloud, introduced the members of the Council in which was the traditional installation of the Council of the Algonquin Wabanaki Sovereign Nation of Turtle Island.
The Chief spoke about “who we are” as a nation. He described how he wanted to revive the ancient AlgonquinWabanaki Sovereign Nation of Turtle Island to preserve the spiritual and cultural heritage and religion of our people- economic well being of environmental protection of our people and mother earth for our future generations.
In conclusion, Chief Reynold Choiniere, AKA Whitecloud, described a letter from former President Bill Clinton on November 6, 2000. Former President Bill Clinton vowed to honor and respect Tribal Sovereignty, self determination, and self government, in his revising Executive Order on Consultation and Coordination with Tribal Governments, strengthening our government-to-government relationship with Indian Nations.
A bill recently passed in the Vermont (#851) House and Senate which denies the ensurance that all Executive department agencies consult with Indian Nations/Tribes and respect Tribal Sovereignty as they develop policy on issues that impact Indian Communities- as several of the sections on the Vermont passed bill on the Abenaki and all native American people in Vermont, deny and extinguish this, as: (b) the commission shall comprise seven members and a chair appointed by the governor. {The governor has the sole discretion on the selection of the commission members; therefore, no tribal members of Indian Nations can nominate a representative.} The commission shall have the authority to assist Native American Tribal Councils, organizations, and individuals to secure social services, etc. permit the creation, display and sale of Native American/Indian made Arts and Crafts, and legally label them as Native American/Indian made. (18 U.S.C. & 1159 (c)(3)(B) and 25 U.S.C. & 305e(d)(3)(B). Under #853-states this title shall not be interpreted to provide any Native American or Abenaki person with any special rights or privileges that the state does not confer on –or grant to other state residents, nor form any right or claim to land, real estate in Vermont for the Abenaki people, and shall be construed to confer only those rights specifically described in this chapter.
This bill eliminates aboriginal peoples sovereignty!
MORE TO COME- Future editorial articles to be written by Chief Reynold Choiniere, AKA Whitecloud, titled “Facts by the Long Fire” regarding the issues and concerns of Sovereignty for native Americans.
A bountiful luncheon followed for the approximate 70 attendees and the Nulhegan Band drummed during the luncheon. Several tribes’ people sat with them and drummed on the great drum.
Anyone wishing a copy of the bill write to: The Vermont General Assembly, 115 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 or Statement by former Bill Clinton http//www.doi.gov/bia/as-ia/TCEO.html. For the detailed letter from the United Nations written by Charles Mercieca PH.D. President of International Association of Educators of World Peace as read by Claire Bain AKA Laughing Eyes, go to Website: http//www.earthportals.com/portalmessenger/mercieca.html.
http://www.tommillington.com/algonquinwabanaki.htm

MORE "NEW NDN'S" FROM HOWARD F. KNIGHT JR. THROUGH RALPH SKINNER SWETT AND COMPANY, TO MY THINKING.

I HAVE TO LAUGH SOME MORE.

July 29, 1996 ~ January 24, 1997 ~ May 13, 1997 ~ June 24, 1997 Documents Regarding David Andrew Hill - Decoteau, Chief Gilles O'Bomsawin, Nancy Cruger, Walter Watso and Darrell R. Larocque:

Document 01: Letter to David Andrew Hill - Decoteau. Dated July 29, 1996. "Odanak, P.Q., Abenakis Territory Canada. Grand Chief Prince Dave Hill Decoteau, Grand Chief, in answer to yours of July 29, in the year of Christ 1996. How and who am I to declare you Grand Chief when it is your people's choice to do so. I am only the Grand Chief named by my people on the Abenakis Territory of Odanak, Canada.

But as you say so well the arrow by its speed, straightens to hit its target. Let me be honest and loyal to you great people of the Dawn. Because as the three (3) colors the bleu, the green and the red represents the land, the waters and the sunset and as long as that is in place we the people of the dawn shall be there, here on Mother Earth.

And as you say the Barbara Snelling who is lieutnant at the Attorney Office of the State of Vermont said you were the only one that gave his genealogy. So let it be said that the only proof I need is a letter of support from them the people of the dawn either by way of referendum or popular vote. Because to me you are Grand Chief Hill but to them your people, who are you? I have spoken, Grand Chief O'Bomsawin (Fire Keeper).

Document 02: Letter to David Hill from Chief Gilles O'Bomsawin. Dated Odanak, January 24, 1997. To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned, GILLES O'BOMSAWIN, recognized member of the First Nation of the Abenakis of Odanak have been in touch with Mr. Dave Hill for the last two (2) years. He has brought documents to my attention concerning his genealogy. He would be of Abenakis descendance, but he cannot be recognized by our Council because of the distant degree of the generations mentioned. The Odanak nation stops at the third generation as grandfather-father-son. Wishing I could of been of greater help, but as one (1) member only of the Odanak Nation, I cannot be more helpful. Yours truly, Gilles O'Bomsawin, member of the Odanak Nation.

Does this letter indicate or prove that David Andrew Hill Decoteau was indeed of Abenaki descent?

Document 03: North American People of the Dawn First Nations Wabanaki Confederation International Wabanaki Sovereign Nation dated May 13, 1997.

AGREEMENT to UNIFY COWASUCK of NORTH AMERICA, INC. with THE WABANAKI SOVEREIGN NATION. I, Howard Knight, of the Cowasuck of North America, Inc. do hereby declare and announce the Uniting of our clan with the Wabanaki Sovereign Nation (The North American People of the Dawn, Inc.) and the full recognition of the True Hereditary Grand High Chief/Prince David A. Hill (Wawanolette), forever, as long as the grass grows, the moon glows, the rivers flow, and the sun shines. Howard Knight Box 530 Alderbrook Road in Coventry, Vermont 05855. Witness:___________.

Document 04: North American People of the Dawn First Nations Wabanaki Confederation International Wabanaki Sovereign Nation dated May 13, 1997. RE: Agreement to Terminate Docket Number 9-1-94-OSCV. I, Howard Knight, of Coventry, Vermont, representing the Cowasuck of North America, Inc. having brought a legal case in the Vermont Supreme Court, Docket Number 9-1-94-OSCV, do hereby terminate said legal case effective upon the date of the signing of this agreement. Howard Knight Box 530 Alderbrook Road in Coventry, Vermont 05855. Witness:___________.

This document is a Fax Page dated August 27, 1997 Wednesday 7:29 WABANAKI NATION Page 01, which indicates it was in the possession of of the late (deceased)David Andrew Hill.

Seems to me the (2) two Documents 3 and 4 of this posting is indicating that Howard F. Knight Jr. merely merged (2) two Incorporations together as (1) one, and then implied that after taking the late alleged Grand Chief/ High Hereditary Chief David Hill to Supreme Court in Orleans County, Vermont, that the two of them were best of sandbox buddies!

Document 05: National Federation of the Sovereign Republic of the Abenaki Nation - Supreme Council Office of Grand Chief Walter Watso 215 Wabanaki, Odanak Quebec, Canada JOG1HO Tel: 514-568-2919 Fax: 514-568-6876. Dated June 1997. Proclamation. It is hereby declared formally that as of 24 June 1997 (June 24, 1997). Nancy Cruger (maiden name Millette, married to Howard Lyons, divorced Howard Lyons, remarried to Mark Doucet) aka Song of the Winter Fox, P.O. Box 184 Bethlehem, N.H. 03574 has been appointed as the Diplomatic Ambassador of the National Federation of the Sovereign Republic of the Abenaki Nation located in the territory currently known as the State of New Hampshire, the State of Vermont, the State of Massachusetts, the State of New York, the State of Maine and the State of Connecticut. This appointment, made by Chief Diplomatic Ambassador Darrell R. Larocque and ratified by all councils of unity present, was unanimous with the approval of Grand Chief Walter Watso. The appointment of Nancy Cruger as Diplomatic Ambassador is effective immediately and non-expiring. Signed, Grand Chief Walter Watso. cc: All Councils in Unity Supreme Council Files.

I posted this before on this blog, but then again sometimes (2) times is better than (1) one.
LINK: http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/2009/07/some-newly-found-older-documentations.html

Howard F. Knight's Cowasuck of North America, Inc. "Grand Council" Declaration of July 13, 1994 and Cowasuck of N.A. vs. David A. Hill and Sheila Hill Dated May 15, 1996 Orleans VT Superior Court:

 

Document 01: Howard F. Knight's "A DECLARATION" Dated July 13, 1994. To Whom It May Concern: We the undersigned members of the Grand Council, by our singnatures, along with our Corporate Seal affixed below, do hereby instruct our Corporate Agent and recognized Chief of the Grand Council of the Cowasuck of North America of the Sovereign Republic of the Abenaki Nation, Howard F. Knight, Jr. (aka Rushing Water) to continue the Corporate case, Docket Number S9-1-94-OsC, Orleans Superior Court, in Pro Se status against Mr. (David) Hill, Mrs. (Sheila E.) Hill, Mr. (Robert) Maynard and et al.

We the undersigned do respectfully request the Honorable Court to accept this Declaration as our collective decision by the ancient Abenaki tradition of consensus as is our way on all decisions and as it shall be recorded in our permanent records. Respectfully,

Emerson B. Garfield (aka Spirit Bear)-Senior Councilor, Grand Council

Cindy J. Shover (aka Loon Caller)-Chief Financial Officer, Grand Council

Darrell R. Larocque (aka Big Bear Claw)-Special Advisor, Grand Council

Roger Lucas (aka Lightfoot)-Councilor, Grand Council

Brian Lemois (aka Spirit Wolf)-Secretary, Grand Council

Minnie F. Knight (aka Little Fox)-Council Mother, Grand Council

OFFICIAL: Chuck Labor (aka Lightfeather)-Council Judge, Grand Council

ORIGINAL DOCUMENT SIGNED BY THESE PERSONS, THEIR PEN-IN-HAND(S) TO THIS BONEFIDE ACTUAL PAPER DOCUMENT. THIS IS NOT A PHOTOCOPY.

LINK: http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/search?q=David+Hill

COMPARE - EVALUATE - REVIEW THE DATES, NAMES, EVENTS, ETC.

Document 02: State of Vermont, Orleans County, SS. Cowasuck of N.A. vs. David Hill and Sheila Hill Filed May 15, 1996 Constance Daigle, Clerk. Superior Court Docket No. S9-1-94 OsC. Judgement: The above matter was heard on the merits on May 15, 1996. Howard Knight, legal agent for plaintiff, appeared on their behalf. The defendants were not present. Based on the evidence presented, the court dismisses Robert Maynard as a party defendant on motion of plaintiff. The court finds that the remaining defendants have interfered with the operatioin of plaintiff, that they are not members of plaintiff, that their participation in any way with plaintiff or any other councils in union with plaintiff is detrimental to the doings of the plaintiff, and that plaintiff no longer wants the presence or participation of defendants in any manner in its activities.
It is therefore hereby ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the defendants and each of them and their agents or anyone acting in concert with them are hereby enjoined from participation in any manner in the affairs or activities or doings of plaintiff or others in council with plaintiff. Dated this 15th day of May, 1996. Signed John P. Meaker, Presiding Judge. Robert Topshe, Assistant Judge. Conformed Copy Constance Daigle, Clerk of Orleans Superior Court.

Note: I have more documents pertaining to David Andrew Hill; etc. in the next blog posting.

May 08, 1993 ~ September 01, 1993 ~ November 28, 1992 ~ June 27, 1994 ~ July 08, 1994 Documents Regarding Paul Pouliot and Howard F. Knight Jr., Etc:

Document 01: Northeastern Woodlands Coos (Cowasuck) Band - Pisowakamigw Wobanakiak - Abenaki Nation, Office of the TRIBAL JUDGE - Robert Maynard at P.O. Box 485 in Worcester, Massachusetts 01613 Tel: (508) 799-4552. Dated May 08, 1993 to Paul Pouliot 160 Dailey Street in Franklin, MA 02038. "I Spirit Wind Maynard, now Chief Judge of all the Kowasuck bands in these United States and Quebec, by the authority vested in me by the Grand Council of the Kowasuck bands, do now hereby revoke your Chieftainship immediately of all the Southern Coos in Massachusetts. You shall forthwith cease all activities in the office of Chief of the Southern Coos in Massachusetts, and all those appointments that you have ordained are as of now terminated, to include the office of Tribal mother. All agreements as of this date made by you with others as of now is terminated.

If the other parties (or you yourself) should desire to reinstate these agreements, then they/you shall then make arrangements to meet with the Chief/Spokesman of all the Kawasuck (Coos) in these United States and Quebec, Canada, Chief Howard Knight, Jr. (Rushing Water). You shall also make appropriate arrangements to transfer all real property, all monies, all books pertaining to tribal business and agreements, and all local, state and federal documents and records immediately, without hesitation, and send to the Kowasuck Counsil of the Elders, and to the Grand Council of the Kowasuck Abenaki bands.

Chief Knight shall, at his discretion and with the Grand Council, choose another to serve as temporary spokesman for the Coos of Southern New England. Chief Knight and the Grand Council of the Kowasuck shall consider and decide the future of the Southern Coos (that is Coos in name only).

After all this, if you are desirous of remaining in the Kawasuck, then you will re-establish yourselves in the office of Clan Chief/Spokesman for the Hawk Clan. You shall then contact Chief (Knight) of all the Coos in the United States and Quebec, Canada, and place all your requests with him for consideration by him and his advisors. Further, if you are desirous to sit on the Council of Elders representing your clan, then also make this known to Chief Knight. Chief Knight has recieved all authority and power from the Abenaki in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He shall very soon start to work with his legal team of experienced professionals. Also, he will have the help of on-site government agency people. Each one will have an area of work, neither.....(continued in Document 02 of this posting).

Document 02: Page 02 of Robert "Spirit Wind" Maynard's May 08, 1993 Letter to Paul Wilson Pouliot: ....overlapping the other. The government agency's agents will reconstruct all Abenaki bands, setting them up as our history tells us they once were. The legal team will investigate, correct and assemble all evidence necessary for our recognition within a very, very short time.

You, Paul Pouliot, shall not resist or dispute these orders. You cannot go very far for very long, alone. If you do resist or dispute these lawful order, then the Grand Council of the Kowasuck and the legal team shall take appropriate action as they deem necessary. Signed: His Honor, Robert Spirit Wind Maynard, Chief Judge of All the Cowasuck bands of the United States and Quebec, Canada.

OFFICIAL

cc. Chief Knight

Slow Turtle, Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Grand Council of the Kowasuck

The Kowasuck Council of Elders

Raymond Looking Glass Lussier
Emissary Roland Demers

Then personally appeared before me Debra L. Mattress, a Notary Public the above signed Robert Maynard who swears that his statement above is true to the best of his knowledge and belief at Worcester, Mass. on May 12, 1993. Signed: Debra L. Mattress. My Commission Expires October 10, 1997.

LINK: http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/2009/10/paul-pouliots-newsletter-of-september.html CROSS-REFERENCE REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE INFORMATION BETWEEN THESE TWO POSTINGS.

Document 03: Sovereign Abenaki Nation Coos - Cowasuck Band / Office of the Tribal Council 160 Dailey Drive in Franklin, MA 02038-2951 (508) 528-7629. Dated September 01, 1993 to Paul R. Tamburro at 2406 South 38th. Street in Yakima, WA 98903. Letter of Introduction and Authority. To All People, Be it known to all people, the Tribal Council of the Coos - Cowasuck Band of the Abenaki Nation of Peoples, has authorized Paul R. Tamburro to act as an Emissary and Tribal Representative in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Paul Tamburro is authorized to communicate with other tribal leaders and organizations representing native peoples. he has been given the responsibility to notify these other parties of our activities and to develop correspondence and communication between us.
We extend our best wishes and desires to all, please accept Paul Tamburro as an official representative of Our People. May the Creator bring all native People together in peace. Gici Oliwni, Paul W. Pouliot, Council Chief - Cowasuck Band, Abenaki Nation.

Document 04: Coos - Cowasuck Band - Abenaki Nation - Tribal Leadership Approved 11/28/93 (November 28, 1993). Band Matriarch: Jacqueline A. Emerton. Council Chief: Paul W. Pouliot. Council Sub-Chief: Philip L. Martin. Tribal Judge and Genealogist: Raymond P. Lussier. Quebec Representative: Roland Demers. West Coast Matriarch: Doris A. Nickles. West Coast Representative: Paul Tamburro.
COWASS North America Incorporated President: Paul W. Pouliot. Clerk: Raymond P. Lussier. Treasurer: Linda A. Pouliot. Now isn't that interesting, that Paul Pouliot would be President of the COWASS North America, Inc. ~and~ his wife Linda A. Pouliot would be the Treasurer?! Today, in Dec. 2010, Paul Pouliot is still President of this Inc. and his wife Denise (Beauregard) Pouliot is the Treasurer of this COWASS North America, Inc.

Document 05: Sovereign Abenaki Nation Coos - Cowasuck Band / Office of the Tribal Council 160 Dailey Drive in Franklin, MA 02038-2951 (508) 528-7629. Cowasuck Band Tribal Statement: At the national unity meeting held at Highgate, Vermont on May 07, 1994, the Cowasuck Band of Abenaki People as led and represented by Paul Pouliot, acknowledged Chief Homer St. Francis as our grand chief. This acknowledgement was made in a Coos-Cowasuck (Northeastern Woodlands) tribal declaration in 1992, (December 2nd, 1992) LINK: http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/2009/12/step-33-forward-along-yellow-brick-road.html REVIEW THIS DOCUMENTATION AND COMMENTARY ~ COMPARE THE DATES, NAMES and EVENTS.
copies of which were forwarded at that time to the Missisquoi tribal headquarters and were also made public to various tribal groups.
It was also agreed at the meeting to review the national constitution to determine if the Cowasuck Band could accept the constitution as our national governing document. A FAX copy of the document was recieved by Paul Pouliot so that he and Raymond Lussier, the Cowasuck Band Tribal Judge, could review the document prior to formal council meetings that were scheduled for this purpose.
Two Cowasuck Band Tribal Council meetings were held to discuss ongoing business and national unity issues. The first meeting was held on May 22 in Charlemont, Massachusetts and the second was on June 05 in Franklin, Massachusetts.
The constitution was reviewed and discussed. The consensus was that there were no adverse issues preventing our acceptance of the constitution. The general opinion was that the document needed to be revised to some extent to address the acknowledgment and acceptance of all the Abenaki Nation's individual tribal councils, bands, and groups.
Furthermore, the rights of individual tribal members and their representation by a tribal council of their choice needs to be resolved.
Telephone conversations were also made with several of our distance family groups to get their input to these issues. The directives given were to proceed with the unity negotiations using our best judgement on these matters.
Overall, the consensus was to go forward, to negotiate the unity of all our bands, councils, and tribal groups into one Nation of Abenaki People, and to secure the mutual acknowledgement and autonomy between all of them and the Cowasuck Band Tribal Council.
We of the Cowasuck Band of Abenaki People look foward to our mutual acknowledgement as one People united as the Abenaki Nation.
It was agreed to make this written statement and to proceed to the next national unity meeting which is scheduled to be held at Littleton, New Hampshire during the Abenaki gathering on July 16-17 (1994, of which was Nancy Millette - Cruger - Lyons - Doucet's Pow-wow at Remick Park in Littleton, New Hampshire, wherein Paul Pouliot was "un-invited" due to alleged altercations).
This Tribal Statement was made and signed by: Paul W. Pouliot, Cowasuck Band Tribal Council Chief and Speaker on June 27, 1994. Signature: Paul W. Pouliot.

Document 06: TOP SECRET. Offices of the Grand Council Territorial headquarters. Cowasuck of North America, Republic of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation at R.R. #2, Box 530-A in Newport, Vermont 05855 (Geesh, I wonder who resides at that address?! Answer: Howard Franklin Knight Jr.) (802) 334-5306. Dated July 08, 1994. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Recently, Grand Chief Homer St. Francis has not been feeling well. As a result, some people are clearly concerned that the movement and momentum for a Unified Abenaki Nation could suffer a severe setback if something were to happen to the Grand Chief. Out of that concern of a potential severe set-back if the Grand Chief were to pass away, some people have been calling to ask me if the Grand Chief were to expire and I was nominated to replace him, or to take the office of the Associate Grand Chief, would I consider accepting either office. Their rational for my accepting either office was that I was one of only a handful who, in the Abenaki Nation, understands the "nuts and bolts of the dream of a Unified Abenaki Nation. They feel that I do, like the Grand Chief.

Of course...its called COLLUSION

As I told the various callers, and as I wish to state for the record, here and now; If such an event were to occur in regards to Grand Chief Homer St. Francis, I state the following; I, Howard F. Knight, Jr. (aka Rushing Water) have not sought nor do I seek, nor will I seek either the offices of the Grand Chief or of the Associate Grand Chief of the Republic of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation.
I personally believe that there are others who I personally consider to be much more, and better, qualified then I am to lead this Nation, and I will support that person if it comes to it at that point. Respectfully Yours in Brotherhood, Howard F. Knight, Jr. AKA Rushing Water, Chief-Grand Council, Cowasuck of North America.
cc: Grand Chief Homer St. Francis
Assoc. Grand Chief Walter Watso
Chief Judge Michael Delaney
Amb. Mollie Keating
Amb. Darrell R. Larocque
Assoc. Chief Cindy "Loon Caller" Shover
Council Judge Chuck "Lightfeather" Labor
Secretary-Grand Council, Cowasuck of North America

THIS DOCUMENT - EYES ONLY
TOP SECRET

OBVIOUSLY THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TOP SECRET