Wabanaki Nations
Wabanaki History
Learn more about the Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Penobscot Nation.
Wabanaki Nations Pronunciation Guide
Audio gallery of correct pronunciation of the Wabanaki Nations.
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
For more than 40 years, the state of Maine has used legislation passed in 1980 to deny the Wabanaki Nations’ inherent tribal sovereignty, excluding the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Mi’kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Penobscot Nation from many rights and protections guaranteed by Federal Indian Law. Use the resources on this page to learn more about the issue and its history.
MICSA Task Force Recommendation Explainer
Learn more about the 22 consensus recommendations developed by the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act (MICSA) in this explainer of what Wabanaki sovereignty would look like.
Tribal Lands
Learn more about the reservation, trust, and fees lands of the Wabanaki Nations.
Wabanaki Nations Media & Style Guide
The Wabanaki Alliance developed this style guide to present common sense approaches to writing accurately and respectfully regarding Wabanaki people, history, land, and culture.