LD 1626: Submit testimony at the public hearing

LD 1626: Submit testimony at the public hearing

QUICK TAKELegislators will hold a public hearing at 9 am Tuesday, Feb. 15 on LD 1626, a bill to restore the inherent right of the Wabanaki tribes in Maine to self-govern within their respective territories in accordance with the same federal laws that generally govern...
Wabanaki Alliance Hires First Full-Time Executive Director

Wabanaki Alliance Hires First Full-Time Executive Director

The Wabanaki Alliance has hired John Dieffenbacher-Krall, a veteran community organizer and longtime advocate for the Wabanaki tribes in Maine, as its first executive director.Established in July 2020, the Wabanaki Alliance comprises the four tribes in Maine —...
Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director speaks at Jan. 6 vigil

Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director speaks at Jan. 6 vigil

Jan. 6, 2022 marked one year since the attack on the United State Capitol by armed insurrectionists who sought to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 election. People all across the country came together to remember that dark day with vigils held in hundreds...
2021 Tribal Issues in the News

2021 Tribal Issues in the News

We track local, state, and national news coverage and editorials about issues important to the tribes in Maine and share select articles on our website. Find excerpts from 2021 media coverage highlights below. For more news from the Wabanaki Alliance, visit Latest...
Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission Seeks New Chairperson

Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission Seeks New Chairperson

The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission is recruiting people to be considered for the position of Chair. What is the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission? The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC) was created in 1980 as part of the Maine Indian Claims...