(s.129) An act relating to recognition of the Koasek Abenaki of the Koas as a Native American Indian tribe.
Sec. 1. 1 V.S.A. § 855 is added to read:
RECOGNITION OF KOASEK ABENAKI OF THE KOAS
“The Koasek Abenaki of the Koas Abenaki Nation has filed an application for tribal recognition with the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and has complied with the recognition requirements contained in subdivisions 853(c)(1)–(9) of this title and is hereby recognized by the state of Vermont as a Native American Indian tribe.”
Sec. 4. 1 V.S.A. § 853 (a) (3)
“Recognized” or “recognition” means acknowledged as a Native American Indian tribe by the Vermont General Assembly.
Approved by Law and Signed into Law by Gov. Shumlin May 7th, 2012.
(Above: Left to right – Elnu Chief Roger Longtoe; Nulhegan Chief Don Stevens; Koasek Chief Nancy Doucet; Governor Peter Shumlin; Missisquoi Acting Chief John Churchill)
