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Tribal Issues in the News
Read some of the latest news coverage of Wabanaki issues, including articles about a new Portland Press Herald plans to hire a reporter specifically to cover Wabanaki Nations in Maine, coverage of the recent Congressional hearing on murdered and missing indigenous women, and the return of 31,000 acres to Penobscot Nation management.
Wabanaki people have a right to be safe and heard
The December Wabanaki Voices column highlights the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people and was written by Maulian Dana, a citizen of the Penobscot Nation and executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance.
Wabanaki Alliance Appeal for GivingTuesday
On GivingTuesday, the Wabanaki Alliance looks back at the past year and the promise in the years ahead.
Incoming Alliance Director Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On Nov. 20, 2024, incoming Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director Maulian Bryant joined other Indigenous leaders at a Congressional hearing in Washington, DC. Held by the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, the hearing focused on the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women in the US.Â
Wabanaki Alliance Statement on Biden’s Apology on U.S. Indian Boarding School Policy
Officers and members of the Board of the Wabanaki Alliance have offered a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s recent formal apology for the atrocities committed against Indigenous children, families, and communities under the United States Indian Boarding School policy.
Join the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition
More than 300 businesses and organizations that support Wabanaki inherent sovereignty have joined the Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition! See the list of members and find out how your organization or business can help advance the work of the Wabanaki Alliance!
Wabanaki Alliance Endorses Congressman Jared Golden for Re-Election
The Wabanaki Alliance has enthusiastically endorsed Congressman Jared Golden for re-election.
131st Maine Legislature Scorecard Released
The Wabanaki Alliance has released its legislative scorecard for the 131st session of the Maine State Legislature, an analysis and compilation of votes on Wabanaki-related bills tracked by the organization as part of the alliance’s commitment to educating the people of Maine on issues of tribal sovereignty. Learn more and check your legislators’ ratings in our House and Senate Scorecards.
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