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.
Maine House Passes LD 2007 Wabanaki Sovereignty Bill
The Maine House passed LD 2007 with bipartisan support. This amended bill would modernize several important provisions of the 1980 Maine Implementing Act and is based on five consensus recommendations pertaining to criminal jurisdiction.
LD 2007 Talking Points
Find talking points for letters to the editor or conversations with your legislators, friends, and neighbors on LD 2007, a bill that would make specific changes to the criminal jurisdiction provisions of the 1980 Maine Implementing Act and the Mi’kmaq Nation Restoration Act.
Join the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition
Nearly 270 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!
Legislative Tracker: Priority Bills in the 131st Maine Legislature
The second half of the 131st Maine Legislature is underway and our bill tracker is back! Learn more about our priority bills and find out how you can take action to Stand with the Wabanaki!
Wabanaki Alliance Calls on Legislators to Modernize MICSA
Wabanaki leaders and citizens, along with hundreds of Maine citizens and organizations, urged the Maine Legislature and Governor Mills to support long overdue changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act.
Businesses for Wabanaki Sovereignty to Launch January 24
The Wabanaki Alliance will hold a launch event for “Businesses for Wabanaki Sovereignty” January 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Patagonia store at 100 Main Street in Freeport.
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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.