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PublishedNovember 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.
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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.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Federal funds will boost Maine youth suicide prevention, including for tribes
Native American populations are among those targeted, and support will extend to broader programs across the state.
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Nowetah’s American Indian Museum
From arrowheads to buffalo bladders and everything in between, the New Portland museum marks 50 years of preserving and celebrating Indian heritage.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Maine Senate passes bill to ban Native American school mascots
The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Bill Nemitz: Skowhegan should listen to the real Indians
The town's bellowing die-hards aren't 'mighty' – they're just clueless.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2019
Yarmouth removes historical marker calling Native Americans ‘savage enemies’
The marker, placed in an old cemetery in 1929, will be moved to the town's historical society museum for display with accurate information about the Abenaki tribe.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2017
Henry Bear: A challenging life, a challenge for Congress
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PublishedNovember 24, 2017
Five myths about American Indians
Native Americans
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