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Nibezun
Nibezun is an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the traditional wisdom and culture of the five nations within the Wabanaki Confederacy—Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet, and Abenaki. Nibezun translates to “medicine” in the Penobscot language; its root word, nibi, means water—the first medicine. The organization is committed to nurturing the sacred relationship with ancestral lands and waterways of the Wabanaki Confederacy, and offers programs that cultivate healing and reconnection through revitalization of Wabanaki traditions.
“We recognize that in strengthening our connection as Indigenous people with our sacred land, stories, language, and Wabanaki traditions, we can begin a deep and profound healing process.”
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