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PublishedAugust 26, 2023
Hundreds join in with joy as Wabanaki Marketplace resumes at Shaker Village
Maine's tribes were celebrated Saturday as artists showed off speciality foods, hand-crafted baskets, jewelry, and a performance of drumming, song and dance.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Commentary: Do right for the health of Native Americans in Maine
L.D. 2007 must be passed with any vetoes overridden to improve access to health care and better well-being for the Wabanaki Nations.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
Our View: Gov. Mills’ argument on tribes must now to be put to the test
Mills maintains that the best outcome for both the Wabanaki and the state can be obtained at the negotiating table. It shouldn’t be said another time; it should happen now.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Commentary: What Native American sovereignty has done for the economy of New York state
A recent visit to Oneida County opened my eyes to the vast economic opportunities that Maine is forfeiting.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Legislature returns to tackle veto of tribal rights bill
Lawmakers also will consider an $800 million supplemental budget, but the leadership of both parties in the House were focusing their efforts Wednesday on urging tribal bill supporters to stand by their votes in the hopes of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Commentary: Maine Legislature should override Mills’ veto of tribal sovereignty bill
A deal is just that, a deal – until another deal can be made.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Jim Fossel: Slow and steady negotiation best route for Maine tribes
It’s not going to be easy to address tribal relations in one fell swoop. So let’s try another way.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs
As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Commentary: In state with dispersed tribal land, ‘full sovereignty’ seems unworkable
Rather than seeking to legislate this ill-defined status, Maine tribal leaders will be better served by putting on the table concrete proposals expanding tribal rights.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Trans Mainers are as much a part of our state as lobster
People shouldn’t have to explain their humanity to their elected representatives, which is why I joined a recent lobbying day as an ally.
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