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Welcoming Salmon in the Homelands, by Maria Girouard

December 05, 2024

Welcoming Salmon in the Homelands by Maria Girouard (Penobscot Tribal Historian and Co-founder of Sunlight Media Collective) Penobscot people have long been steadfast stewards of the fisheries within their homelands. At times this stewardship has involved defending, fighting and protecting the "resources," the ancient...

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Wabanaki Sustenance and Self-Determination, by Jillian Kerr

November 07, 2024

Before colonization, the Wabanaki region was rich in food; Wabanaki Tribes had excellent knowledge of their environment and knew where to find each resource, when it was abundant, and in what quantities. They utilized natural resources and foods respectfully, creating little or no waste....

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Wabanaki Educator Receives National Community Service Award, by Jillian Kerr

October 10, 2024

Lynn Amakehs (butterfly) Mitchell, Passamaquoddy citizen and Maine Indian Education Facilities Manager, is deeply committed to preserving her community's culture. Her unwavering dedication has earned her different awards, recognizing her service to her community and her passion for preserving language and culture. In September,...

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