native americans

Published
May 11, 2020

Virus rampages across vast Navajo lands, close-knit families

The Navajo reservation spans three western U.S. states and has some of the highest rates of coronavirus in the country.
Published
April 23, 2020

U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse virus relief to tribes

Meanwhile, the number of tribes, including Maine's Maliseet Indians, suing the federal government to try and keep the funding out of the hands of the corporations was growing.
Published
March 4, 2020

Native American journalist, activist Chuck Trimble dies at 84

Trimble founded the American Indian Press Association in the 1970s, citing a lack of coverage of Native American issues.
Published
February 27, 2020

Native American mural in Scarborough under scrutiny

The mural was painted years ago by former art teacher Robert Scamman when the school still had the Redskin as a mascot.
Published
February 19, 2020

Maine Bicentennial: Chebeague Island

Part I: Before the Europeans
Published
January 14, 2020

Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act

A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.
Published
November 26, 2019

Trump order creates task force on missing American Indians

The task force will develop protocols to apply to new and unsolved cases and create a team to review cold cases.
Published
November 22, 2019

Senate version of renewed Violence Against Women Act would weaken tribal courts

Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.
Published
November 10, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Mainers are in danger without Violence Against Women Act

There is no shame in being a victim of domestic abuse, but there are plenty of people who should be ashamed for causing or enabling it.
Published
October 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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