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Stephen Laurent
Stephen Laurent is a late Abenaki elder and son of the former chief Joseph Laurent who worked to
preserve his native language in a dictionary and audio tapes. He is also known as Atian Laurent ("Atian" is
an Abenaki name that comes from the French version of "Stephen," Etienne.)
Books by Stephen Laurent
Dawnland Voices:
A great anthology of writing by New England Native Americans, including an article by Stephen Laurent.
Father Aubery's French Abenaki Dictionary:
Stephen Laurent's translation and compilation of early French-Abenaki texts.
Stephen Laurent Resources
Here are some links to online information about Stephen Laurent:
Stephen Laurent and the Preservation of Abenaki
Stephen Laurent Passes On
And here are our webpages about the Abenaki tribe and language:
Abenaki language
Abenaki culture
Abenaki Indians
Abenaki Native American stories
Abenaki words
Eastern Woodlands
Siouan languages
Here are a few good books about the Abenaki Indians:
Voice of the Dawn
The Language of Basket Making
The Western Abenakis of Vermont
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