ME: Native American/Indigenous
Monday, April 15, 2024
New Endangered Species Act rules consider climate impact on ME wildlife
Conservationists in Maine said reinstated protections of the Endangered Species Act could help wildlife already struggling to adapt to climate change…
Report finds gaps in child well-being persist across Maine
Children of color in Maine fare relatively well compared to their peers nationwide, but gaps in child well-being persist - according to a new report…
Bills Aim to Create 'Responsible' Offshore Wind Industry in ME
Maine lawmakers are considering two pieces of legislation which supporters said are needed to ensure "responsible" development of offshore wind projec…
Wabanaki Nations Seek Tribal Sovereignty from Maine
Leaders of the Wabanaki Nations are asking Maine lawmakers to recognize tribal sovereignty and help ensure a better economic future for their youth…
Groups Aim to Protect Old Forest in Northern Appalachian-Acadian Ecoregion
Conservationists in the Northern Appalachian-Acadian region are changing how they think about forest protection and management, by bringing together …
Native Community Development Group Works to Boost Wabanaki Economies
Indigenous Mainers are working on a plan to boost tourism for the state's five Wabanaki Nations. The Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative has …
Groups Rally for Clean Drinking Water for Passamaquoddy Tribe
Groups rallying at the State House on Monday called on lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills to pass and sign a bill to address the high levels of toxic …
Wabanaki Nations, Allies: Restore Sovereignty to Maine Tribes
More than 100 Mainers attended a Tuesday hearing on a bill to restore tribal sovereignty to Maine's four Wabanaki Nations. Advocates of LD 1626 say …
Conservationists: Haaland Fights for Public Lands, Natural Resources
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Conservationists in Maine say Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., will work to restore public lands and natural resources as Secretary of the …
ME Climate Expert Applauds Exec. Orders to Tackle Climate Change
AUGUSTA, Maine -- President Joe Biden will sign a bundle of executive orders today, reversing more Trump-administration rollbacks and setting new …
Hearings on Maine Indian Claims Act Changes Show Challenges Ahead
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine is considering whether to revise its legal relationship with American Indian nations -- but two recent public hearings show a …
Maine Considers Changes to Indian Claims Act
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine could soon revise its legal relationship with American Indian nations. Maine treats tribal nations as municipalities …