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.
Tribal Issues in the News
Read some of the latest news coverage of Wabanaki issues, including articles about a new Portland Press Herald plans to hire a reporter specifically to cover Wabanaki Nations in Maine, coverage of the recent Congressional hearing on murdered and missing indigenous women, and the return of 31,000 acres to Penobscot Nation management.
Wabanaki Alliance Appeal for GivingTuesday
On GivingTuesday, the Wabanaki Alliance looks back at the past year and the promise in the years ahead.
Incoming Alliance Director Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On Nov. 20, 2024, incoming Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director Maulian Bryant joined other Indigenous leaders at a Congressional hearing in Washington, DC. Held by the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, the hearing focused on the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women in the US.
Join the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition
More than 300 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!
Wabanaki Alliance Endorses Congressman Jared Golden for Re-Election
The Wabanaki Alliance has enthusiastically endorsed Congressman Jared Golden for re-election.
131st Maine Legislature Scorecard Released
The Wabanaki Alliance has released its legislative scorecard for the 131st session of the Maine State Legislature, an analysis and compilation of votes on Wabanaki-related bills tracked by the organization as part of the alliance’s commitment to educating the people of Maine on issues of tribal sovereignty. Learn more and check your legislators’ ratings in our House and Senate Scorecards.
131st Maine Legislature Scorecard
This scorecard is for the first and second sessions of the 131st Maine Legislature. Read more about our priority bills and related legislative votes and check your legislators’ ratings in our House and Senate Scorecards.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 14, 2024
The Wabanaki Alliance prepared a series of videos in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024, the fifth anniversary of this holiday being recognized by Maine law. Watch the videos here.
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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.
Join the Coalition
Support Wabanaki sovereignty and our efforts by joining 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.