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Maine tribes and state have chance for more equitable relationship

“The moral and political right to self-govern is foundational to tribal integrity, tribal development, and tribal well-being.”

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Amended LD 2007 would bolster Wabanaki Nations power to protect our citizens

"LD 2007 as amended will create safer tribal communities, help us combat the raging opioid epidemic and give us more capacity to protect and provide for the health and well-being of tribal communities."

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Why Janet Mills is standing in the way of a Maine tribal-rights expansion

The Democratic governor last week declined to allow an expansion of tribal rights, after years of debate over sovereignty laws.

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Clear legislation required to do right by the Wabanaki Nations

Dear honorable members of the 131st Legislature,

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Commentary: Next step for Maine tribes should be meetings, negotiation

A recent report suggests a 1980 act broadly deprives Maine tribes of the benefits of federal legislation. But exactly what powers do the tribes lack?

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