Don Stevens

Don Stevens, chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk - Abenaki Nation and president of the tribal non-profit AHA-Abenaki Helping Abenaki, Inc. Don is a leader, businessman, and lecturer. He has been featured in magazines, books, media, TV shows, and documentaries involving his work with uplifting 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 is very proud of his work in partnering with Middlebury College to revitalize the Western Abenaki Language. There were six fluent speakers of the language in 2010. Now there are thirty people per class. Don continues to work with the federal government, legislators, state & local governments, institutions, and other Native Nations to represent Nulhegan Abenaki viewpoints.

Don has over 30 years of experience in successfully developing information technology, project management, 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 honored by Middlebury College, Champlain College, and Sterling College with Doctorates of Human Letters.