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The latest Wabanaki Alliance newsletter features information on Native American Heritage Month, legislative updates, panel discussions, upcoming events, and more!

This fall, the Wabanaki Alliance was proud to host “From Treaties to Today: Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty in Maine,” a panel discussion about the Alliance’s work and an overview on the future of sovereignty for the Wabanaki Nations.

Read some of the latest news coverage of Wabanaki issues appearing in news organizations across Maine and nationwide.

Navigating discussions about Indian-themed mascots is notoriously difficult and time consuming, but communities that invest the time to listen and learn from Indigenous peoples invariably find their communities strengthened as a result. With guidance from Wabanaki leaders, Wabanaki Alliance Coalition partner Suit Up Maine created this guide on how to talk about Indian-themed mascots.

Did you miss our Nihkaniyane: Let’s Go Forward Together event? You can still support the mission of the Wabanaki Alliance and the work that we do by participating in our online auction!

On November 4th, Maine voters will face a referendum question, Question 1, that seeks to fundamentally change Maine’s election laws and make it significantly harder for Wabanaki citizens and all Maine voters to cast their vote. Learn more about this voter suppression measure.