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A Washington photographer's quest to document every federally recognized tribe in the US

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Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine: Ways to support Wabanaki Tribes

Wabanaki people and allies gathered at UMaine's Wilson Center on Indigenous Peoples’ Day for a potluck and panel.
Holidays

Events celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine

There are a number of opportunities for the public to learn more about Wabanaki culture, history, and traditions on Monday.
Holidays

Events celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine

There are a number of opportunities for the public to learn more about Wabanaki culture, history, and traditions on Monday.
Community

Tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage at annual powwow

It has become a way to keep traditions going and to educate others about tribal history, while allowing the community to support Native vendors and their art.
Native America

Native tribes in Maine, New Hampshire celebrate heritage with 20th annual Pow Wow

Native tribes from Maine and New Hampshire gather in Wells on Sunday for a celebration of their heritage.
Maine Politics

Maine tribal leaders praise passage of bill that grants them certain criminal jurisdiction

Wabanaki tribes will now be able to prosecute certain crimes committed on tribal lands.
Native America

Tribal leaders in Maine praise passage of bill that grants them certain criminal jurisdiction

Wabanaki tribes will now be able to prosecute certain crimes committed on tribal lands.
Native America

Trekking through tribal lands as the Penobscot Nation plans to reacquire 30,000 acres near Katahdin

The transfer near Katahdin is part of a growing movement to return lands to Native tribes, highlighting traditional approaches to resource management.
In The News

In the News Now: Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month; a time to celebrate their culture and traditions. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges they still face today.
Local News

New Maine ferry to be named after heroic Penobscot veteran

Charles Norman Shay is believed to be the last living Native American who stormed the beaches of Normandy, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
Politics

Biden to name a nearly million-acre national monument near Grand Canyon

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument aims to protect swaths of land from mining and development while also expanding tribal rights.

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A Washington photographer's quest to document every federally recognized tribe in the US

Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine: Ways to support Wabanaki Tribes

Events celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine

Events celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine

Tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage at annual powwow

Native tribes in Maine, New Hampshire celebrate heritage with 20th annual Pow Wow

Maine tribal leaders praise passage of bill that grants them certain criminal jurisdiction

Tribal leaders in Maine praise passage of bill that grants them certain criminal jurisdiction

Trekking through tribal lands as the Penobscot Nation plans to reacquire 30,000 acres near Katahdin

In the News Now: Native American Heritage Month

New Maine ferry to be named after heroic Penobscot veteran

Biden to name a nearly million-acre national monument near Grand Canyon

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