Latest Calls to Action
The Wabanaki Alliance advocates for legislation and policies that improve the lives of Wabanaki citizens and our neighbors around the state, protect and preserve our environment, and honor tribal history and culture. Find our current calls to action below and learn more about how you can Stand With Wabanaki.
On Wabanaki priorities, the Maine Legislature gets an incomplete grade
The August Wabanaki Voices column highlights how our legislative priorities faired during the first half of the legislative session. It was written by Maliseet Ambassador Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, board president of the Wabanki Alliance, and Maulian Bryant, executive director of the alliance and a citizen of the Penobscot Nation.
Legislative Tracker: Priority Bills in the 132nd Maine Legislature
The first half of the 132nd Maine Legislature has come to a close and a number of our priority bills are now law! Read on for more details about this legislation and find out how they fared in the legislative session.
Support Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
Maine legislators are considering funding and final passage of a bill that would help the state come into compliance with a law that requires the teaching of Wabanaki studies in all public K-12 Maine schools. Take action now to pass this bill!
Support LD 958: Prohibit Eminent Domain on Wabanaki Land
Maine legislators have enacted a bill that would prevent the state from seizing Wabanaki Nations’ land for public uses and it’s headed to the governor’s desk. Learn more in our call to action and call Gov. Mills and ask her to sign LD 958 into law!
Learn About the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition
More than 325 businesses and organizations that support Wabanaki inherent sovereignty have joined the Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition! See the list of members and find out how your organization or business can help advance the work of the Wabanaki Alliance!
How land claims settlement has harmed tribes in Maine
The May Wabanaki Voices column highlights ways in which the 1980 land claims settlement act has harmed Wabanaki Nations in Maine. It was written by Donna Loring, Penboscot Nation elder and vice president of the Wabanaki Alliance board of directors.
Tribal Issues in the News
Read some of the latest news coverage of Wabanaki issues appearing in news organizations across Maine and nationwide.
Wabanaki Alliance Media & Style Guide
The Wabanaki Alliance has launched a new media and style guide with common sense approaches to writing accurately and respectfully regarding Wabanaki people, history, land, and culture.
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Read about Tribal Sovereignty
Learn more about the Wabanaki Nations’ inherent right to self-governance in our resource, Understanding Tribal Sovereignty.
Bill Tracker
Learn about state legislation related to tribal issues in our 131st Maine Legislature Bill Tracker.
Learn about the Coalition
Support Wabanaki sovereignty and our efforts by asking to join the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition.
Letters to the Editor
Find tips for writing an effective letter to the editor and links to newspaper contact info in our LTE Guide.
Reports
Read studies and reports on Wabanaki issues from state and national organizations on our Reports Page.
Legislative Testimony
Read our testimony on state and federal legislation on our Legislative Testimony page.
Scorecards
See how your state legislators ranked on our priority issues during the last session in our Legislative Scorecard.
Fact Sheet
Share information about the Alliance at tabling events and with legislators and policymakers by downloading our Fact Sheet.