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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Bills on tribal sovereignty issue likely delayed until next year
Leaders of tribal nations in Maine say the state has failed to recognize their sovereignty and want an overhaul of the landmark 1980 agreement with the state.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Donna Loring, retired tribal affairs adviser to Gov. Mills, says a sovereignty deal can be reached
The Penobscot elder, politician and writer is encouraged by symbolically important progress, but she says the heavy lifting lies ahead.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2020
Bedside Table: Can connection help us to overcome climate change?
'All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis' weaves together poetry, essay and activism - and offers hope.
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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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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Maine tribal leaders press for changes to 1980 settlement agreement
As the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act approaches its 40th anniversary, they say it has failed to respect tribal sovereignty and is holding them back economically.
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PublishedMay 29, 2019
Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing
A bill would create a 'sustenance fishing' designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine's 4 tribes.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn't face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Maine Passamaquoddy basketmaker wins $50,000 artist fellowship
Gabriel Frey, of Orono, joins a growing list of Mainers who have received United States Artists fellowships, including his brother.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Mills appoints senior adviser for tribal affairs as state tries to improve relations
Donna Loring, a former police chief and Penobscot Nation representative to the Legislature, will serve as a liaison between the Mills administration and tribal governments.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
‘New era’ looms for Maine and its tribes
The governor kindles hope, but tensions linger over the role she played as attorney general in regard to sovereignty issues.
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