Abenaki in Quebec take identity fraud concerns to the United Nations
Since 2011, the state of Vermont has legally recognized four groups as Abenaki tribes. Abenaki in Quebec have long opposed them, and raised their concerns at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
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![A delegation of Abenaki from Odanak, Wôlinak and the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador unveiled billboard sign New York during the 23rd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Indigenous people (Abenaki ) look at poster hanging in front of building reading 'Stop Indigenous Identity Fraud unveiled in New York during the Self determination and Indigenous Rights at the 23rd session of UNPFII.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7182706.1713906152!/cumulusImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/abenaki-self-determination-group-in-nyc.jpg)
Since 2011, the state of Vermont has legally recognized four groups as Abenaki tribes. Abenaki in Quebec have long opposed them, and raised their concerns at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.