Category Archives: Abenaki

Iroquois and Wabanaki Beadwork

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Roberta Estes

I’ve always loved handwork of all kinds, especially quilting and beading. My family has some old beadwork that I never realized held clues to our heritage. After seeing similar pieces, I realized the beadwork pieces I had were carrying a message … Continue reading →

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Ne-Do-Ba – Gwilodwogan (Wabanaki People)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Roberta Estes

Did you get that? Not a word huh. Well, that’s because it’s not English. Nancy LeCompte, the Research and Education Director for the Ne-Do-Ba contacted me and shared her wonderful blog. the Ne-Do-Ba are Wabanaki people. Wabanaki translates loosely as “Dawnland,” meaning … Continue reading →