Charles Norman Shay, Penobscot Nation Citizen, Warrior, and Hero

Charles Norman Shay, Penobscot Nation Citizen, Warrior, and Hero

Charles Norman Shay (June 27, 1924 – December 3, 2025) We honor the life of Charles Norman Shay, Penobscot Nation citizen, warrior, and hero as he begins his journey to the ancestors.   A World War II medic who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 at the young...
Write a Letter to the Editor

Write a Letter to the Editor

Letters the editor, also called LTEs, can be a powerful way to persuade legislators to pass legislation. If you’ve never written an LTE before, don’t worry. Writing LTEs is how many people take their first steps into action on issues they care about. Get started with...
Special MECEP Report: Land, Economy, and Tribal Rights in Maine

Special MECEP Report: Land, Economy, and Tribal Rights in Maine

In October 2025, Wabanaki Coalition member organization Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) released a special report, Sovereignty Starts Here: Land, Economy, and Tribal Rights in Maine.Drafted in consultation with Wabanaki leaders, the report provides an...
Alliance Hosts ‘From Treaties to Today’ Panel

Alliance Hosts ‘From Treaties to Today’ Panel

This fall, the Wabanaki Alliance was proud to host “From Treaties to Today: Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty in Maine,” a panel discussion about the Alliance’s work and an overview on the future of sovereignty for the Wabanaki Nations. The event, held at...