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.
Wabanaki Alliance Announces 2026 Legislative Candidate Endorsements
The Wabanaki Alliance has released its endorsements for this election cycle. The Alliance has spent months reviewing answers to its legislative questionnaire, culling over voting records, and interviewing candidates. See if candidates for your state senator and representative received an endorsement.
Alliance Announces Legislative Scorecard for 132nd Maine Legislature
The Wabanaki Alliance has released the legislative scorecard for the 132nd Maine Legislature. See how your state senator and representative voted on our priority legislation.
Nihkaniyane: Let’s Go Forward Together 2026
The Wabanaki Alliance will host the fourth annual Nihkaniyane: Let’s Go Forward Together on Thursday, October 1, at Wolfe’s Neck in Freeport to celebrate progress, partnership, and the continued fight for Wabanaki sovereignty and justice.
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 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.
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!
Wabanaki Alliance Joins Conservation, Youth Groups for Joint Lobby Day March 3
The Wabanaki Alliance will join environmental advocates and youth climate leaders for a combined Conservation + Youth + Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day at the State House in Augusta from 8 am to noon on Tuesday, March 3.
Public Hearings Draw Testimony from Hundreds of Wabanaki Citizens and Allies
Public hearings at the Maine State House on February 19 drew oral and written testimony from hundreds of Wabanaki citizens and allies who support two bills to expand Wabanaki sovereignty.
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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.