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Native America
Trekking through tribal lands as the Penobscot Nation plans to reacquire 30,000 acres near Katahdin
In The News
In the News Now: Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month; a time to celebrate their culture and traditions. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges they still face today.
Local News
New Maine ferry to be named after heroic Penobscot veteran
Charles Norman Shay is believed to be the last living Native American who stormed the beaches of Normandy, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
Politics
Biden to name a nearly million-acre national monument near Grand Canyon
The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument aims to protect swaths of land from mining and development while also expanding tribal rights.
Maine Politics
Mills vetoes proposal sought by tribes to ensure they benefit from federal laws
The veto may not be the final word.
Native America
Vermont museum gifted a more than 200-piece collection of Native American art
Museum officials have consulted on the project with the leaders of the four bands of the state-recognized Abenaki tribes in Vermont.
Maine Politics
Bipartisan bill would allow tribes in Maine to benefit from federal law, stops short of sovereignty
The bill would allow the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot and Maliseet and Mi’kmaq tribes in the state to benefit from more than 150 federal laws that apply to tribes.
Programs
A Washington photographer's quest to document every federally recognized tribe in the US
Matika Wilbur's book Project 562 took 10 years to complete. #k5evening
Native America
'I just want to be able to inspire': Navajo man will perform at Super Bowl pregame show
Colin Denny, who grew up on the Navajo Nation, will perform a mix of American Sign Language and North American Indian Sign Language at the Super Bowl in Glendale.
Maine Politics
Passamaquoddy Tribe awarded $500K toward broadband access
"This project will support affordable broadband access for 243 Passamaquoddy Tribal households and community anchor institutions," a release said.
Education
Bangor High School piloting a new Wabanaki language course
A member of the Aroostook Band of Mi’kmaqs will co-teach the course via zoom. The course will premiere in the 2023 spring semester.
Native America
Federal government awards $500K to expand high-speed internet access on tribal lands
The federal funding is for creating and implementing digital inclusion, distance learning, and telehealth and telework programs for tribal members.
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