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Maine couple pens book so daughters can see themselves in the story

Education

Portland schools will soon have a new Wabanaki studies curriculum

A group of teachers and indigenous community members are working together to create a comprehensive curriculum for students.
Native America

UMaine to return cultural artifact to Alaskan tribes, recreate it using 3D printing

Engineers, artists, and even a museum are working to give an artifact back to the Alaskan tribes it somehow disappeared from in the early 20th century.
Native America

Threat of veto by governor stalls tribal sovereignty efforts for now

Five tribal leaders said they’re not giving up and plan to continue to press for full sovereignty.
Maine Politics

Lawmakers adjourn with no action on tribal sovereignty in Maine

Pressing for incremental change, Gov. Mills encouraged legislators and tribal leaders to delay their efforts — allowing her to avoid a high-profile veto.
Native America

Maine Legislature to consider tribal sovereignty

The Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet and Mi’kmaq view legislative debate this week as their best opportunity for establishing rights to self determination.
Local News

Wabanaki say no public health nurses assigned to Maine's Indigenous communities

As the Maine CDC struggles to fill nursing positions, Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness has had no nurses assigned to its district.
Politics

Wabanaki in Maine seek federal tribal law benefits

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden sponsored the bill that would update federal law to put Maine’s Wabanaki tribes on equal footing with other tribes moving forward.
Native America

Progress for Maine tribes could involve sports gambling

Maine's four tribes want more control over what happens on tribal land, but Gov. Janet Mills is expected to veto the bill as it stands.
Native America

Maine considers bill to expand tribal sovereignty rights

The reforms would remove state sales taxes on goods made on tribal land and lift taxes on income earned by tribal members on reservations.

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Maine couple pens book so daughters can see themselves in the story

Portland schools will soon have a new Wabanaki studies curriculum

UMaine to return cultural artifact to Alaskan tribes, recreate it using 3D printing

Threat of veto by governor stalls tribal sovereignty efforts for now

Lawmakers adjourn with no action on tribal sovereignty in Maine

Maine Legislature to consider tribal sovereignty

Wabanaki say no public health nurses assigned to Maine's Indigenous communities

Wabanaki in Maine seek federal tribal law benefits

Progress for Maine tribes could involve sports gambling

Maine considers bill to expand tribal sovereignty rights

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