Indigenous Peoples Day
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PublishedOctober 12, 2020
Monument in Central Maine honors Louis Sockalexis, 1st Indigenous baseball player
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Alfond Youth and Community Center unveiled a monument dedicated to Louis Sockalexis, the first Indigenous person to play Major League Baseball.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2020
Native Mainers plan to reflect, educate on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Maine is one of 14 states and the District of Columbia that now observe Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of, or in addition to, Columbus Day.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Dozens in Waterville mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day despite mayor’s proclamation
Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador Maulian Dana offers words of encouragement to residents who feel divided over the renaming of the former Columbus Day holiday.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Our View: New Maine holiday a chance to tell new stories
Everyone knows the story of Christopher Columbus, but the history and cultural impact of Native Americans have been brushed aside.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Maine recognizes its 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Meanwhile, leaders discuss changes to the settlement agreement that led to deteriorated relationships between the state and the tribes.
