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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
“As long as the stories live, our spirits live”: University of Maine at Farmington holds panel discussion on Wabanaki struggles
As part of Indigenous Peoples Week, University of Maine at Farmington held a panel discussion Oct. 16 on the Wabanaki's current political struggles, the journey to date to assert sovereignty and efforts by others along the way.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2023
Commentary: Maine will be a valuable partner to an independent Greenland
The world's largest island is in the process of seceding from Denmark. Some Mainers will have front-row seats to this instructive process.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Portland Museum of Art offering free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day
Numerous special events are planned at the museum.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Wabanaki exhibit set to debut at Portland children’s museum
The exhibit, titled 'Ckuwaponahkiyik Atkuhkakonol: Wabanaki Storytelling Through Art and Traditions,' explores the Wabanaki people.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2022
Our View: Wabanaki past and present an integral part of the Maine story
A new report shows that a 20-year-old Maine law mandating Indigenous lessons is not being followed.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Report finds Maine schools failing to teach Wabanaki studies despite state law
The report was published Monday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day and is a collaboration between the Wabanaki Alliance, the Abbe Museum, the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2021
Tribes mourn on Thanksgiving: ‘No reason to celebrate’
Thursday’s solemn National Day of Mourning observance in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, recalled the disease and oppression that European settlers brought to North America.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2021
A walk along the Presumpscot River honors Wabanaki history
The sort of outdoor lesson provided by the Falmouth Land Trust on Indigenous Peoples' Day remains rare, but Wabanaki and conservation leaders hope that will change.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2021
Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The day will be observed Oct. 11, along with Columbus Day, which is established by Congress.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2021
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro's six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
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