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...
AUGUSTA, ME – Wabanaki and Maine legislative leaders stood side by side at the State House on Indigenous Peoples’ Day to declare that the system must change if we’re to make meaningful progress for tribes in Maine. After the press conference, the...
In this guest editorial in the Bangor Daily News on Oct. 8, 2021, Chief Clarissa Sabattis of the Houlton Band of Maliseets and Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation share why passing LD 1626 is the only way to truly honor Wabanaki tribes. To celebrate Indigenous...
In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to self-govern. Join the Wabanaki Alliance...
What is LD 1626? Why do tribes in Maine support it? Why should I ask my legislators to pass it? We answer these and other questions in our LD 1626 Frequently Asked Questions below. You can also download a PDF of the FAQ to print HERE. What would LD 1626 do? The...
