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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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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 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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PublishedDecember 8, 2018
Only 1 tribal representative bound for Maine State House
With state-tribal relations still strained, only the Passamaquoddy Tribe opts for representation.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2018
Maine Arts Awards winners include music conductor, theater director, dedicated couple
The inaugural prizes are given out during the Maine International Conference on the Arts in Portland.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
UMaine Machias junior wins national scholarship
Ponuwon Wocuhsis Brodeur, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, used her studies to help her respond to personal tragedy and win an honor from the Udall Foundation.
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