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PublishedOctober 12, 2022
Our View: Wabanaki past and present an integral part of the Maine story
A new report shows that a 20-year-old Maine law mandating Indigenous lessons is not being followed.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Report finds Maine schools failing to teach Wabanaki studies despite state law
The report was published Monday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day and is a collaboration between the Wabanaki Alliance, the Abbe Museum, the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2021
Tribes mourn on Thanksgiving: ‘No reason to celebrate’
Thursday’s solemn National Day of Mourning observance in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, recalled the disease and oppression that European settlers brought to North America.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2021
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.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2021
Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The day will be observed Oct. 11, along with Columbus Day, which is established by Congress.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2021
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro's six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2020
Monument in Central Maine honors Louis Sockalexis, 1st Indigenous baseball player
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Alfond Youth and Community Center unveiled a monument dedicated to Louis Sockalexis, the first Indigenous person to play Major League Baseball.
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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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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Rally marks Indigenous Peoples Day in Waterville
Maulian Dana, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador, spoke about the triumphs that indigenous peoples have made in the past year.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Our View: New holiday a chance to tell new stories
Everyone knows the story of Christopher Columbus, but the history and cultural impact of Native Americans has been brushed aside.
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