Maine coalition calls for expanded Wabanaki sovereignty protections
A new environmental policy guide urges Maine leaders to recognize Wabanaki sovereignty and expand Indigenous education and environmental protections
A coalition of Maine environmental and community health organizations released a five-year policy guide calling on state leaders to expand protections for Wabanaki sovereignty, environmental conservation and clean energy initiatives, according to an article in the Maine Morning Star. “Meeting the Moment” outlines policy recommendations ahead of this year’s elections for governor and the Maine Legislature.
According to the article, the report recommends the state work with Maine’s congressional delegation to restore self-determination for the Wabanaki Nations and establish an Office of Indigenous Studies within the Department of Education. The proposal also calls for funding Wabanaki Studies curriculum in schools and requiring the coursework for high school graduation. Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director Maulian Bryant said the current status of the Wabanaki Nations has resulted in missed economic opportunities and limited self-governance compared with other federally recognized tribes.
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