Chief Don Stevens will talk about the Nulhegan Band’s overall Food Security programs which include traditional gathering, Abenaki Land Link and seed banks, and also their meat production.  Learn what more the tribe is doing for the health of the people and the land. He encourages a healthy question and answer period where participants can learn more about the culture and beliefs and what kind of support would be helpful. The event is free but registration will be required. Register here.

Chief Don Stevens portrait taken by Diane Stevens Photography

Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk - Abenaki Nation and Executive Director of the tribal non-profit AHA-Abenaki Helping Abenaki, Inc. Don is a leader, businessman, writer, and lecturer. He has been featured in magazines, books, media, TV shows, and documentaries involving his work with the Abenaki Community.

Don was appointed to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs by Governor Douglas in 2006 for two terms; where he served as Chair in his second term. Don helped lead the fight to obtain legal recognition for the Abenaki People in Vermont who were recognized by the Vermont Legislature in 2011. Don was able to acquire land and hunting/fishing rights for the Nulhegan Tribe which had been absent for over 200 years. Don continues to work with the Federal Government, Legislators, State & Local Governments, Institutions, and other Indian Nations to represent Nulhegan Abenaki viewpoints.

Don has over 30 years of experience in successfully developing Information Technology, Logistics, and strategies for multi-million dollar companies. He proudly served in the US Army and graduated from Champlain College with a degree in Computer Information Systems.  Don currently serves on many State Boards and Advisory Panels.  

Don was recently honored by Middlebury College, Champlain College, and Sterling College with Doctorates of Human Letters Degrees.

Don is married to his lovely wife Diane Stevens who is a physical therapist at the UVM Medical Center. They have 6 Children and 8 Grandchildren.