LD 785 Talking Points

LD 785 Talking Points

Conversations with legislators, friends, family, and neighbors offer an important opportunity to share why LD 785 is needed and how it will benefit the Wabanaki Nations and all of Maine. We’ve compiled a list of compelling reasons to support this legislation that you...
LD 395 Talking Points

LD 395 Talking Points

Conversations with legislators, friends, family, and neighbors offer an important opportunity to share why LD 395 is needed and how it will benefit the Wabanaki Nations and all of Maine. Here are compelling reasons to support this legislation for use in discussions,...
Submit Testimony for LD 395 and LD 785

Submit Testimony for LD 395 and LD 785

Legislators held public hearings on February 19 for both of these priority bills. LD 395 amends the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act so that the Wabanaki tribes can benefit from most existing and future federal...
Contact Your Legislators

Contact Your Legislators

Legislators will consider two of the Wabanaki Alliance’s priority bills this session, and they need to hear from you! LD 785 is based on bipartisan taskforce consensus recommendations to address long-standing issues with the 1980 Maine Settlement Acts. LD 395 amends...
Write an LTE in Support of LD 785 and LD 395

Write an LTE in Support of LD 785 and LD 395

QUICK START CHECKLIST ✓ Keep it under 250 words✓ Start with a personal story✓ Use 1-2 powerful facts with sources✓ Write with emotion and impact✓ End with a clear call to action✓ Submit to only one newspaper Letters the editor (LTEs)are a powerful way to persuade...