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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.
Priority Bills in the 132nd Maine Legislature
The Wabanaki Alliance tracks legislation related to the Wabanaki Nations during each legislative session. Below are the bills we tracked during the 132nd Maine Legislature — many of which are now law! Find details on all the bills we tracked in 2023 and...
Wabanaki Windows: Land Claims
This episode features a discussion on the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act. Guests include Evan Richert and Roger Milliken Jr., two longtime leaders in land use, planning, and conservation in Maine, who talk about their analysis of the act, why Maine stands apart on Tribal sovereignty, and what it means for the future of justice in our state.
Gubernatorial Candidates Take Part in Wabanaki Alliance Forum
Eight gubernatorial candidates and more than 150 people attended the Wabanaki Alliance 2026 Gubernatorial Forum March 19 at the Houlton Community Resource Center.
Wabanaki Policy Youth Initiative Advocates for Wabanaki Studies Funding
Members of the newly formed Wabanaki Policy Youth Initiative (WPYI) have announced their advocacy for a bill that would strengthen Wabanaki Studies in Maine schools.
Wabanaki Windows: The Wabanaki Alliance
This episode features a discussion on the Wabanaki Alliance, why it was formed, the work it does, and why it matters now. Guests included Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance, and Darren Ranco, a citizen of the Penobscot Nation and chair of Native American Programs and professor of anthropology at the University of Maine.
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