February 05, 2026

This piece is part of a series called Downeast, which chronicles my initial experiences sailing in Downeast Maine. When I first arrived in Maine in 1996 seeking reclamation, I was a single mother embarking on a new chapter as an AmeriCorps Vista volunteer with...

January 01, 2026

Doing good work in tribal communities takes on many complexities. A couple years back Wabanaki REACH co-hosted a convening of grantees, organizations receiving grant funds for their work intended to benefit Wabanaki communities. The following excerpt was read aloud to set a tone for...

December 04, 2025

My series, "Items of Refuse" is an exploration of the tension between reclaiming and creating beauty from discarded objects and identity. I gather items considered "throw away," pairing them with phrases commonly used to dismiss or marginalize others. Through this process, I confront the...