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How land claims settlement has harmed tribes in Maine
The May Wabanaki Voices column highlights ways in which the 1980 land claims settlement act has harmed Wabanaki Nations in Maine. It was written by Donna Loring, Penboscot Nation elder and vice president of the Wabanaki Alliance board of directors.
Support Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
Maine legislators are considering a bill that would help the state come into compliance with a law that requires the teaching of Wabanaki studies in all public K-12 Maine schools. Find out how you can take action to help pass LD 1474!
Legislative Tracker: Priority Bills in the 132nd Maine Legislature
We are tracking a number of bills in the 132nd Maine Legislature in our Bill Tracker. Read on for more details about priority legislation and learn how you can take action to support or oppose legislation important to the Wabanaki Nations.
Support LD 958: Prohibit Eminent Domain on Wabanaki Land
Maine legislators are considering a bill that would prevent the state from seizing Wabanaki Nations’ land for public uses. Find out how you can take action to support LD 958!
Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Can Improve Well Being of All Mainers
The April Wabanaki Voices column discusses legislative priorities in the 132nd Maine Legislature. It was written by Maliseet Ambassador Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald; Penobscot Nation Elder Donna Loring; Rena Newell, citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik; Mi’kmaq Nation Vice Chief Richard Silliboy; and Passamaquoddy Tribal Representative Aaron Dana, all members of the Wabanaki Alliance board.
Wabanaki Windows: State and Federal Tribal Recognition
Listen to a specially curated episode of Wabanaki Windows, a monthly podcast that airs on WERU Community Radio and is hosted by Donna Loring, a Penobscot Nation Elder and Vice President of the Wabanaki Alliance. This episode, which aired March 25, 2025, features a discussion on federal and state processes for tribal recognition.
Trump cuts already having devastating impacts on tribal communities
The March Wabanaki Voices column discusses the devastating impact the Trump administration is already having on tribal nations in Maine and across the country. It was written by Kirk Francis, Chief of the Penobscot Nation, president of United Southern and Eastern Tribes, and advisory board member for the Wabanaki Alliance.
Wabanaki Alliance Announces New Officers, Welcomes Associate Director
The Wabanaki Alliance has elected new officers and board members and appointed a new associate director.
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