Wabanaki
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Commentary: In state with dispersed tribal land, ‘full sovereignty’ seems unworkable
Rather than seeking to legislate this ill-defined status, Maine tribal leaders will be better served by putting on the table concrete proposals expanding tribal rights.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Maine Voices: We need to continue uncovering hidden histories, not ignoring them
Any historical material that illuminates the past and present is valuable, even if – especially if – it tells an uncomfortable story.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2023
Commentary: Gov. Mills remains committed to progress with tribal nations
The Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act was a thorough and significant breakthrough. That isn’t to to say, 40 years later, that it should not be changed.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Letter: Urge pragmatic King to support Wabanaki sovereignty
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
Our View: Gov. Mills must outline thinking on tribal rights
The governor’s opposition to proposals like the latest one, involving tribal treaty language in the state Constitution, has been more or less sustained. Equally sustained is bafflement as to why.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2023
Commentary: Next step for Maine tribes should be meetings, negotiation
A recent report suggests a 1980 act broadly deprives Maine tribes of the benefits of federal legislation. But exactly what powers do the tribes lack?
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
Insight: Tribes in Maine left out of Native American resurgence by 40-year-old federal law
Tribal citizens across the state should be allowed to partake in the ongoing tribal economic boom.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Maine Voices: Sen. King must rethink position on Wabanaki access to federal laws
He has not offered any solid, reasonable or well explained reasons for his opposition to the Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act. Why?
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Tribes renew, celebrate sovereignty campaign
Tribal and legislative leaders at a Wabanaki Alliance event in Augusta talk about the progress that has been made despite the defeat of legislation last year.
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