-
PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act
A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.
-
PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Trump order creates task force on missing American Indians
The task force will develop protocols to apply to new and unsolved cases and create a team to review cold cases.
-
PublishedNovember 22, 2019
Senate version of renewed Violence Against Women Act would weaken tribal courts
Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.
-
PublishedNovember 10, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Mainers are in danger without Violence Against Women Act
There is no shame in being a victim of domestic abuse, but there are plenty of people who should be ashamed for causing or enabling it.
-
PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Maine recognizes its 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Meanwhile, leaders discuss changes to the settlement agreement that led to deteriorated relationships between the state and the tribes.
-
PublishedOctober 13, 2019
Maine’s Native Americans push for more than Indigenous Peoples Day
During a Sunday appearance in Augusta, Native American advocate Sheri Mitchell said the new holiday was "good political capital" and urged attendees to lobby their legislators for bigger changes.
-
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.
-
PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Federal funds will boost Maine youth suicide prevention, including for tribes
Native American populations are among those targeted, and support will extend to broader programs across the state.
-
PublishedApril 30, 2019
Maine Senate passes bill to ban Native American school mascots
The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
-
PublishedApril 26, 2019
Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- Next Page →