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Harvard study finds sovereignty constraints on Maine tribes caused them enormous economic damage

The Harvard Kennedy School study found Maine tribes' economies grew by only 9 percent since 1989, far below the U.S. tribal average of 61 percent.

The Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, 40 years later

President Jimmy Carter signed the act in 1980 and came after a long legal battle between the State of Maine and the Passamaquoddy’s and Penobscot Nation.

In historic appearance before Congress, Maine tribes urge that future federal laws apply to them

The leaders of the four Wabanaki Indian tribes in Maine appeared jointly before members of Congress for the first time in more than 40 years on Thursday, testifying in support of a bill that they said is necessary to restore their tribal sovereignty.

Wabanaki Winter Market returns

After taking some time off during the pandemic, the Wabanaki Winter Market was back at UMaine on Saturday

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