UMF debuts new land acknowledgement statement during Indigenous Peoples’ Week

The new "Indigenous Land and Water Acknowledgement" features the University of Maine at Farmington's pledge for decolonization but also calls attention to the fact that the institution still needs to do much more, faculty and Wabanaki organizers say.

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.

Maine tribal leaders say Indigenous Peoples’ Day is call to action, reform

During a news conference at the State House on Monday, Wabanaki tribal leaders call for restoring sovereignty to tribal governments and criticize Gov. Janet Mills, saying she hasn't done enough to restore tribal rights.

New book speaks to healing divisions between Indigenous and nonnatives

"In keeping down a whole segment of the population, we depress the whole state." Shirley Hager, co-author of "The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations."

U.S. interior secretary to visit Acadia National Park on Friday

Deb Haaland, the first Native American to be confirmed as a Cabinet secretary, also will meet with Wabanaki leaders to talk about the Biden administration's support for public lands.

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.

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.

Forum: Education continues on Wabanaki plight

Forum to feature Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Shakers and Wabanaki: Parallel paths of culture