The Penobscot Nation and US Solicitor General filed petitions December 3, 2021, for a writ of certiorari seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court. View the Amicus Briefs and other documents.
The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC) is dedicated to empowering future generations through education and outreach, fostering a deeper understanding of Wabanaki history, culture, and rights. By providing resources and supporting critical laws, MITSC strengthens knowledge and collaboration across communities.
Through these efforts, MITSC equips communities with the knowledge to build stronger, more informed partnerships, ensuring that the Wabanaki heritage is preserved and respected for generations to come.
Click the link below to see the Tributaries episode, including the video, podcast & full transcript.
Twenty-one years after the Maine Legislature passed a groundbreaking law requiring all schools to teach Maine K-12 students about Wabanaki territories, economic systems, cultural systems, governments and political systems, as well as the Wabanaki tribes’ relationships with local, state, national and international governments, four organizations are releasing a report analyzing the law’s implementation thus far and suggesting ways to improve compliance at the state and local level.
