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Wabanaki Windows: America’s 250th from a Wabanaki Perspective
This two-part episode features a discussion of the 250th birthday of the United States of America, as told from a Wabanaki perspective. Guests included Harald Prins, a professor of anthropology at Kansas State University who has worked with Wabankai communities for decades; Darren Ranco, Penobscot citizen and chair of Native American Programs and professor of anthropology at the University of Maine; and Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, Ambassador for the Maliseet Nation.
Read the Latest Wabanaki Alliance Newsletter
The August 2026 Wabanaki Alliance newsletter includes updates on a new role for Zeke Crofton-McDonald, previews of Nihkaniyane and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and more!
CD2 House Candidates Take Part in Wabanaki Alliance Forum
Shown here (l-r): Vice Chief Teresita Hamel, candidate Matt Dunlap, candidate Paige Loud, candidate Joe Baldacci, candidate Jordan Wood, Chief Sheila McCormack, Mak Thompson, and Sonya Eyler All four Democratic US House candidates for the second Congressional district...
Respect and Protect the Penobscot River
The May 2026 Wabanaki Voices column discusses efforts to protect the Penobscot River. It was written by Maulian Bryant, a citizen of the Penobscot Nation and executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance.
First Annual Wabanaki Nations State of the Youth
In partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Border Towns and the Wabanaki Policy Youth Initiative, the Wabanaki Alliance was honored to help bring together the 1st Annual Wabanaki Nations State of the Youth.
Wabanaki Windows: Maine’s Elite Private Colleges on Wabanaki Land
This episode features a discussion on the thousands of acres of Wabanaki Lands that were used historically to finance growth of Bowdoin College and Colby College. What should these Institutions do for restitution? Guests included Rueben Shafir, reporter for Maine Trust for Local News; Harald Prins, a professor of anthropology at Kansas State University who has worked with Wabankai communities for decades; and Darren Ranco, Penobscot citizen and chair of Native American Programs and professor of anthropology at the University of Maine. Listen to the program here or download the podcast from WERU or WMPG.
Wabanaki Alliance to Hold Candidate Forum for US House CD2
The Wabanaki Alliance will hold a forum for 2026 US House candidates in the second Congressional district at 6 pm Wednesday, May 13, in Presque Isle to discuss nonpartisan issues and policy affecting the Wabanaki Nations. The forum will be hosted by the Mi’kmaq Nation.
Senate Candidates Take Part in Wabanaki Alliance Forum
More than 100 people attended the Wabanaki Alliance 2026 US Senate Forum April 16 at Indian Island School in Old Town. Hosted by the Penobscot Nation, the forum included Democratic candidates David Costello and Graham Platner.
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