This article which mentions Abenaki Tribe in Vermont, dated January 29th 2018, shows an active conflict and consequence stance that the Abenaki are still facing even in these present times.

A mural called “Everyone Loves a Parade” depicting the people of Vermont, whom are all white, sparked controversy among the Abenaki of the area. Activist, Albert Petrarca, protested against mural and spray painted the words “Off the wall” on the identification plaque.

Councilor, Ali Dieng, has condemned the mural as racist and others have taken up the stance against it. Deeming it a white supremacist symbol. He has stated that “…it does not depict members of the Abenaki tribe, people with disabilities, the gay and lesbian communities, or the 14 percent nonwhite student body of Burlington schools.”

Amendments to the mural, whether to remove it or to create a new or additional piece of art are yet to be discussed.

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2018/01/29/burlington-city-council-to-consider-options-for-downtown-mural#.W83r0c_4NGc.email