In a message dated 4/14/2004 11:27:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, karima@insightbb.com writes: After the recent discussions regarding the ABENAKI, I requested the creation of a new mailing list for those of you who are doing research on the Abenaki Native Americans, whose homeland stretched across Northern New England in the areas covered by Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and surrounding areas. How very thoughtful of you, Karima. This is what makes you such a special person. Thank you. Beck