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.
2023 State House Legislative Victories
The Wabanaki Alliance set a number of legislative priorities for the 131st Maine Legislature, including three measures that are now law and one that advanced a constitutional amendment to the Nov. 7 ballot that was overwhelmingly approved by Maine voters.
Governor Strong-Arms Legislators to Sustain her Veto of Tribal Sovereignty
The Maine House of Representatives has voted 84-57 to sustain Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of LD 2004, An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations. Read our statement.
Support LD 2004: Tell Your Legislators to Override Mills’ Veto!
Maine legislators will hold a vote this week to override Gov. Mills’ veto of LD 2004. Join the Wabanaki Alliance at the State House on Thursday, July 6 and call your legislators and ask them to support Wabanaki sovereignty!
Governor Mills Continues Her Oppression of the Tribes in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills vetoed LD 2004, a bipartisan bill that would allow Maine tribes to access some federally beneficial Indian laws. Read the Wabanaki Alliance statement.
Take Action: Tell Gov. Mills to Sign LD 2004!
LD 2004 is on the Gov. Janet Mills’ desk! She hasn’t signed it yet even though there was overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans in the Maine Senate and House. We need the Governor to hear your voice to hopefully avert a veto. Read more to find out what actions you can take.
Maine Legislature Passes Landmark Wabanaki Legislation with Super Majorities
The Maine Legislature has passed LD 2004, a bill to modernize the Settlement Acts and ensure that the Wabanaki Nations are not excluded from federal legislation that applies to all federally recognized tribes. The legislation passed with supermajorities in both chambers, with broad bipartisan support.
Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Wabanaki Nations’ Equity with Other Tribes Nationally
Tribes and Group of Bipartisan Legislators ask to pass just 1 of the 22 recommendations from the 2019 Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act.
Wabanaki Nations Chiefs Address Maine Legislature In Historic Address
All five Wabanaki Nations Chiefs addressed a joint session of the Maine Legislature for a State of the Tribes address, only the second in the state’s history and the first in more than 20 years.
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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.