Wabanaki Alliance
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The Wabanaki Alliance was formed to educate people and to advocate for the rights of the Wabanaki Nations, in the place we now call Maine.
On 9/9, Wabanaki Alliance will be holding a panel discussion: "Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty in Maine", moderated by Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at UMaine.
Join us on 9/9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardner, for an informative evening - We'll see you there!
Join us on 9/9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardner, for an informative evening - We'll see you there!
August 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On 9/9, Wabanaki Alliance will be holding a panel discussion: "Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty in Maine", moderated by Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at UMaine.
Join us on 9/9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardner, for an informative evening - We'll see you there!
Join us on 9/9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardner, for an informative evening - We'll see you there!
This past weekend, Hon. Donna Loring, a Penobscot Nation tribal elder and Vice President of the Wabanaki Alliance, had an opinion piece published in the Portland Press Herald, “Understanding the role of the Wabanaki Alliance”:
www.pressherald.com/2025/08/16/u...
www.pressherald.com/2025/08/16/u...
August 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This past weekend, Hon. Donna Loring, a Penobscot Nation tribal elder and Vice President of the Wabanaki Alliance, had an opinion piece published in the Portland Press Herald, “Understanding the role of the Wabanaki Alliance”:
www.pressherald.com/2025/08/16/u...
www.pressherald.com/2025/08/16/u...
We are holding close in our hearts all of those who knew and loved Elizabeth Sockbeson, a highly respected matriarch, Penobscot Nation Elder and community leader who passed away 8/3 on Indian Island where she was born.
Read our tribute to Elizabeth here: www.wabanakialliance.com/elizabeth-so...
Read our tribute to Elizabeth here: www.wabanakialliance.com/elizabeth-so...
August 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are holding close in our hearts all of those who knew and loved Elizabeth Sockbeson, a highly respected matriarch, Penobscot Nation Elder and community leader who passed away 8/3 on Indian Island where she was born.
Read our tribute to Elizabeth here: www.wabanakialliance.com/elizabeth-so...
Read our tribute to Elizabeth here: www.wabanakialliance.com/elizabeth-so...
Check out the most recent Wabanaki Voices column in the Bangor Daily News:
“On Wabanaki priorities, the Maine Legislature gets an incomplete grade”
www.wabanakialliance.com/on-wabanaki-...
“On Wabanaki priorities, the Maine Legislature gets an incomplete grade”
www.wabanakialliance.com/on-wabanaki-...
August 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Check out the most recent Wabanaki Voices column in the Bangor Daily News:
“On Wabanaki priorities, the Maine Legislature gets an incomplete grade”
www.wabanakialliance.com/on-wabanaki-...
“On Wabanaki priorities, the Maine Legislature gets an incomplete grade”
www.wabanakialliance.com/on-wabanaki-...
Come join us for a tasty fundraiser at Lone Pine Brewing Company in Portland, tomorrow from 1pm to 7pm, with Black Salt Catering!
July 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Come join us for a tasty fundraiser at Lone Pine Brewing Company in Portland, tomorrow from 1pm to 7pm, with Black Salt Catering!
Reuben “Butch” Phillips, a Penobscot Nation elder, former government official, and spiritual leader died late Sunday night at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his family.
For more about Butch Phillips life and legacy, see the Wabanaki Alliance website: wabanakialliance.com
For more about Butch Phillips life and legacy, see the Wabanaki Alliance website: wabanakialliance.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Reuben “Butch” Phillips, a Penobscot Nation elder, former government official, and spiritual leader died late Sunday night at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his family.
For more about Butch Phillips life and legacy, see the Wabanaki Alliance website: wabanakialliance.com
For more about Butch Phillips life and legacy, see the Wabanaki Alliance website: wabanakialliance.com
In a recent Op-ed published by the BDN, Maulian Bryant (Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Penobscot Nation Ambassador) lays out the substantive case that “Out-of-state waste is fueling environmental injustice to Penobscot Nation”:
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/11/o...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/11/o...
June 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In a recent Op-ed published by the BDN, Maulian Bryant (Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Penobscot Nation Ambassador) lays out the substantive case that “Out-of-state waste is fueling environmental injustice to Penobscot Nation”:
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/11/o...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/11/o...
In the last month, a presentation was given by Wolastoqey artist and activist Mihku Paul, along with journalist and photographer Jim McCarthy at the Topsham Public Library, entitled “Applying Wabanaki Wisdom to our Watersheds”:
bit.ly/4jWBonK
bit.ly/4jWBonK
June 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In the last month, a presentation was given by Wolastoqey artist and activist Mihku Paul, along with journalist and photographer Jim McCarthy at the Topsham Public Library, entitled “Applying Wabanaki Wisdom to our Watersheds”:
bit.ly/4jWBonK
bit.ly/4jWBonK
Today is Juneteenth!
This is a day to commemorate and celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States, as well as a time to ready ourselves to work in solidarity toward a more just world, in light of our shared history.
This is a day to commemorate and celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States, as well as a time to ready ourselves to work in solidarity toward a more just world, in light of our shared history.
June 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today is Juneteenth!
This is a day to commemorate and celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States, as well as a time to ready ourselves to work in solidarity toward a more just world, in light of our shared history.
This is a day to commemorate and celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States, as well as a time to ready ourselves to work in solidarity toward a more just world, in light of our shared history.
LD 982 An Act to Establish Equal Tax Treatment for the Mi'kmaq Nation passed the ME Legis., which would exempt Mi’kmaq Nation from state sales & income tax on tribal trust or reservation lands & allow for sales tax revenues from sales on Mi'kmaq lands (the same rights as the other Wabanaki Nations).
June 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
LD 982 An Act to Establish Equal Tax Treatment for the Mi'kmaq Nation passed the ME Legis., which would exempt Mi’kmaq Nation from state sales & income tax on tribal trust or reservation lands & allow for sales tax revenues from sales on Mi'kmaq lands (the same rights as the other Wabanaki Nations).
THIS Saturday, June 21, join the Penobscot Nation and many partner organizations in The Walk to Honor Wabanaki Veterans, as we make our way on a 6-mile walk from Orono to Indian Island!
You can learn more about the day's events and register to participate here:
www.walkwhere.org/orono
You can learn more about the day's events and register to participate here:
www.walkwhere.org/orono
June 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
THIS Saturday, June 21, join the Penobscot Nation and many partner organizations in The Walk to Honor Wabanaki Veterans, as we make our way on a 6-mile walk from Orono to Indian Island!
You can learn more about the day's events and register to participate here:
www.walkwhere.org/orono
You can learn more about the day's events and register to participate here:
www.walkwhere.org/orono
LD 958 “An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Tribal Lands" has passed the Maine Senate by a vote of 20 to 12!
The bill is now on to the desk of Governor Mills. We encourage folks to reach out to the Governor’s office and urge her to sign LD 958 into law!
The bill is now on to the desk of Governor Mills. We encourage folks to reach out to the Governor’s office and urge her to sign LD 958 into law!
June 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
LD 958 “An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Tribal Lands" has passed the Maine Senate by a vote of 20 to 12!
The bill is now on to the desk of Governor Mills. We encourage folks to reach out to the Governor’s office and urge her to sign LD 958 into law!
The bill is now on to the desk of Governor Mills. We encourage folks to reach out to the Governor’s office and urge her to sign LD 958 into law!
LD 958 "An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Tribal Lands" has passed in the Maine House, by a vote of 86-60!
The bill will now go on to the Maine State Senate for a vote. We’ll keep folks updated, but if you can call your State Senator and encourage them to vote for LD 958, now is the time!
The bill will now go on to the Maine State Senate for a vote. We’ll keep folks updated, but if you can call your State Senator and encourage them to vote for LD 958, now is the time!
June 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
LD 958 "An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Tribal Lands" has passed in the Maine House, by a vote of 86-60!
The bill will now go on to the Maine State Senate for a vote. We’ll keep folks updated, but if you can call your State Senator and encourage them to vote for LD 958, now is the time!
The bill will now go on to the Maine State Senate for a vote. We’ll keep folks updated, but if you can call your State Senator and encourage them to vote for LD 958, now is the time!
New PPH op-ed from Alex Kane, an aspiring educator and recent Maine grad: "Wabanaki studies law must be enforced in Maine schools”, for LD 1474.
“Knowledge is power and power means responsibility. Let’s show our students what responsibility really looks like.”
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/28/w...
“Knowledge is power and power means responsibility. Let’s show our students what responsibility really looks like.”
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/28/w...
June 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New PPH op-ed from Alex Kane, an aspiring educator and recent Maine grad: "Wabanaki studies law must be enforced in Maine schools”, for LD 1474.
“Knowledge is power and power means responsibility. Let’s show our students what responsibility really looks like.”
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/28/w...
“Knowledge is power and power means responsibility. Let’s show our students what responsibility really looks like.”
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/28/w...
Wabanaki Windows, the podcast hosted by Hon. Donna Loring, has won a national award: the 2025 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media, receiving Best in Category for Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programming.
Check out the podcast here: www.wabanakialliance.com/wabanaki-win...
Check out the podcast here: www.wabanakialliance.com/wabanaki-win...
June 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Wabanaki Windows, the podcast hosted by Hon. Donna Loring, has won a national award: the 2025 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media, receiving Best in Category for Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programming.
Check out the podcast here: www.wabanakialliance.com/wabanaki-win...
Check out the podcast here: www.wabanakialliance.com/wabanaki-win...
After leaving the position vacant since 2018, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has appointed a new Tribal Representative to the ME legislature!
Brian Reynolds, who has served his Nation for decades as Tribal Administrator and as a Tribal Councilor, was sworn in on 5/14.
More here: bit.ly/3SS9KgR
Brian Reynolds, who has served his Nation for decades as Tribal Administrator and as a Tribal Councilor, was sworn in on 5/14.
More here: bit.ly/3SS9KgR
June 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
After leaving the position vacant since 2018, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has appointed a new Tribal Representative to the ME legislature!
Brian Reynolds, who has served his Nation for decades as Tribal Administrator and as a Tribal Councilor, was sworn in on 5/14.
More here: bit.ly/3SS9KgR
Brian Reynolds, who has served his Nation for decades as Tribal Administrator and as a Tribal Councilor, was sworn in on 5/14.
More here: bit.ly/3SS9KgR
The BDN's latest Wabanaki Voices column is out!
“How land claims settlement has harmed tribes in Maine” was authored by Hon. Donna Loring (Penobscot Nation elder, former Penobscot Nation Tribal Rep, and current Wabanaki Alliance board member).
Read it here: www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-m...
“How land claims settlement has harmed tribes in Maine” was authored by Hon. Donna Loring (Penobscot Nation elder, former Penobscot Nation Tribal Rep, and current Wabanaki Alliance board member).
Read it here: www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-m...
May 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The BDN's latest Wabanaki Voices column is out!
“How land claims settlement has harmed tribes in Maine” was authored by Hon. Donna Loring (Penobscot Nation elder, former Penobscot Nation Tribal Rep, and current Wabanaki Alliance board member).
Read it here: www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-m...
“How land claims settlement has harmed tribes in Maine” was authored by Hon. Donna Loring (Penobscot Nation elder, former Penobscot Nation Tribal Rep, and current Wabanaki Alliance board member).
Read it here: www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-m...
Thank you to everyone who showed up for a super successful day of lobbying and community at the State House this sunny Wednesday morning!
May 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Thank you to everyone who showed up for a super successful day of lobbying and community at the State House this sunny Wednesday morning!
We have some news to share:
The State of the Tribes Address has been postponed to next year.
HOWEVER, we have some great momentum building toward our lobby day this Wednesday (5/12), & we still intend to get together with you all and advocate for justice and fairness for the Wabanaki Nations.
The State of the Tribes Address has been postponed to next year.
HOWEVER, we have some great momentum building toward our lobby day this Wednesday (5/12), & we still intend to get together with you all and advocate for justice and fairness for the Wabanaki Nations.
May 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
We have some news to share:
The State of the Tribes Address has been postponed to next year.
HOWEVER, we have some great momentum building toward our lobby day this Wednesday (5/12), & we still intend to get together with you all and advocate for justice and fairness for the Wabanaki Nations.
The State of the Tribes Address has been postponed to next year.
HOWEVER, we have some great momentum building toward our lobby day this Wednesday (5/12), & we still intend to get together with you all and advocate for justice and fairness for the Wabanaki Nations.
Join us in Augusta on Wednesday, May 14th, for the State of the Tribes Address and Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day!
Join us for what is sure to be a meaningful day of advocacy and community! You can learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1L_W...
Join us for what is sure to be a meaningful day of advocacy and community! You can learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1L_W...
May 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us in Augusta on Wednesday, May 14th, for the State of the Tribes Address and Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day!
Join us for what is sure to be a meaningful day of advocacy and community! You can learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1L_W...
Join us for what is sure to be a meaningful day of advocacy and community! You can learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1L_W...
Tomorrow (4/24) in Freeport, there will be a free screening of the award-winning “We Are The Warriors”, & a panel discussion.
AND Goodfire Tasting Room & Kitchen in Freeport will donate a percentage of sales to Wabanaki Alliance on 4/25. Stop by for a meal beforehand!
Learn more: bit.ly/431alCo
AND Goodfire Tasting Room & Kitchen in Freeport will donate a percentage of sales to Wabanaki Alliance on 4/25. Stop by for a meal beforehand!
Learn more: bit.ly/431alCo
April 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Tomorrow (4/24) in Freeport, there will be a free screening of the award-winning “We Are The Warriors”, & a panel discussion.
AND Goodfire Tasting Room & Kitchen in Freeport will donate a percentage of sales to Wabanaki Alliance on 4/25. Stop by for a meal beforehand!
Learn more: bit.ly/431alCo
AND Goodfire Tasting Room & Kitchen in Freeport will donate a percentage of sales to Wabanaki Alliance on 4/25. Stop by for a meal beforehand!
Learn more: bit.ly/431alCo
Tomorrow, 4/22 at 1pm, there will be a public hearing for LD 1474 “An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools”.
We encourage folks to testify in support! You can learn more here on our website: www.wabanakialliance.com/support-ld14...
We encourage folks to testify in support! You can learn more here on our website: www.wabanakialliance.com/support-ld14...
April 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Tomorrow, 4/22 at 1pm, there will be a public hearing for LD 1474 “An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools”.
We encourage folks to testify in support! You can learn more here on our website: www.wabanakialliance.com/support-ld14...
We encourage folks to testify in support! You can learn more here on our website: www.wabanakialliance.com/support-ld14...
The Wabanaki Alliance Board is inviting Wabanaki citizens to our 2nd discussion forum on April 16th, where tribal citizens can hear about the organization, legislative work, and our ongoing contributions to the work of restoring recognition of tribal sovereignty.
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us06web.zoom.us/j/8757737356...
April 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Wabanaki Alliance Board is inviting Wabanaki citizens to our 2nd discussion forum on April 16th, where tribal citizens can hear about the organization, legislative work, and our ongoing contributions to the work of restoring recognition of tribal sovereignty.
us06web.zoom.us/j/8757737356...
us06web.zoom.us/j/8757737356...
UMaine Augusta will be hosting its annual Plunkett Poetry Festival on 4/26, with the theme “Indigeneity”.
As part of the day’s events, there will be a poetry workshop led by Wolastoqey/Maliseet poet Mikhu Paul, which you can register for here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As part of the day’s events, there will be a poetry workshop led by Wolastoqey/Maliseet poet Mikhu Paul, which you can register for here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
UMaine Augusta will be hosting its annual Plunkett Poetry Festival on 4/26, with the theme “Indigeneity”.
As part of the day’s events, there will be a poetry workshop led by Wolastoqey/Maliseet poet Mikhu Paul, which you can register for here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As part of the day’s events, there will be a poetry workshop led by Wolastoqey/Maliseet poet Mikhu Paul, which you can register for here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The BDN's newest Wabanaki Voices column is out:
“Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Can Improve Well Being of All Mainers”, from the Wabanaki Alliance Board, speaks to long-term and short-term legislative priorities of the organization.
Read it here:
www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-a...
“Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Can Improve Well Being of All Mainers”, from the Wabanaki Alliance Board, speaks to long-term and short-term legislative priorities of the organization.
Read it here:
www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-a...
April 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The BDN's newest Wabanaki Voices column is out:
“Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Can Improve Well Being of All Mainers”, from the Wabanaki Alliance Board, speaks to long-term and short-term legislative priorities of the organization.
Read it here:
www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-a...
“Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Can Improve Well Being of All Mainers”, from the Wabanaki Alliance Board, speaks to long-term and short-term legislative priorities of the organization.
Read it here:
www.wabanakialliance.com/bdn-column-a...