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 an article in the Bangor Daily News about long military history of Wabanaki citizens, an editorial about Pres. Joe Biden’s formal apology for Indian boarding schools, and other recent coverage.
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.
Wabanaki Alliance Endorsements for 2024 Legislative Campaigns
The Wabanaki Alliance has endorsed Democrat and Republican legislators and candidates in advance of the 2024 general election in November. See the full list here.
July 11 Event to Celebrate Friendships and Alliances
The Wabanaki Alliance will host our second annual Nihkaniyane: Let’s Go Forward Together event, a celebration of our friendships and alliances, on the evening of Thursday, July 11th in the backyard at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor. Learn more and see the current Host Committee list.
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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.