In this guest editorial in the Bangor Daily News on Oct. 8, 2021, Chief Clarissa Sabattis of the Houlton Band of Maliseets and Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation share why passing LD 1626 is the only way to truly honor Wabanaki tribes. To celebrate Indigenous...
In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to self-govern. Join the Wabanaki Alliance...
What is LD 1626? Why do tribes in Maine support it? Why should I ask my legislators to pass it? We answer these and other questions in our LD 1626 Frequently Asked Questions below. You can also download a PDF of the FAQ to print HERE. What would LD 1626 do? The...
When the Maine Legislature reconvenes in January 2022, work will continue on LD 1626, a bill to protect Wabanaki rights by restoring tribal self-governance to tribes in Maine. A public hearing on the bill will be held next session, but now is a great time to contact...
Conversations with legislators, friends, family, and neighbors offer an important opportunity to share why LD 1626 is needed and how it will benefit Maine. We’ve compiled a few compelling reasons to support this legislation that you can use in discussions, letters to...
Support for LD 1626 comes from every county in Maine, from people of all political parties, from rural and urban communities, from elected officials in local, state, and national government, and from the more than 90 nonprofit, faith-based, and racial and social...
