Blog: Voices of Decolonization
"Taking on the Doctrine of Discovery: What are our next steps?"
November 13, 2018
A project of the Indigenous Values Initiative + American Indian Law Alliance Maine-Wabanaki REACH Board Member, Diane Oltarzewski describes this conference she attended in August 2018 Tipped off that this gathering would be a...
Read More ShareIndigenous Peoples Day 2018 - Dawnland Screenings
October 05, 2018
A Documentary by, ADAM MAZO and BEN PENDER-CUDLIP "In Maine, a historic investigation—the first government-sanctioned truth and reconciliation commission in the United States—begins a bold journey. For over two years, Native and non-Native commissioners...
Read More ShareRestorative Justice in Community
March 02, 2018
Photo Credit: James E. Francis Sr. REACH continues to put forth the idea of restorative justice and other restorative practices in tribal communities. Restorative Justice is a philosophy, process, and practice rooted...
Read More ShareWhere is the Love
February 27, 2018
By, Maria Girouard Where is the Love ~ REACH work in Wabanaki communities provides space for learning and reflection. We balance our learning about history and intergenerational trauma with reflecting on the goodness in...
Read More ShareMaine Community Organizing – Higher Education
February 22, 2018
REACH provides presentations and workshops across Maine, including in institutions of higher education for faculty, staff, and students. Colleges and universities are the sites of thinking, research, learning, and creative expression. They also have...
Read More ShareWabanaki Health, Wellness, and Self Determination - Capacitar, meaning, “to empower”.
February 08, 2018
Excerpt - REACH 2017 Winter Newsletter Photo credit: Robin Farrin The health and wellness work of Maine-Wabanaki REACH focuses on understanding intergenerational trauma, how trauma becomes trapped in our bodies, and healthy ways...
Read More ShareSupporting Inmates and Families Through Incarceration
January 24, 2018
By, Maine-Wabanaki REACH As part of our vision toward Restorative Justice, Maine-Wabanaki REACH leads circles in Maine prisons for native inmates, providing inmates with the tools for self-care and healing and helping to bring...
Read More SharePlanting Seeds of Decolonization
January 16, 2018
Excerpt - REACH 2017 Winter Newsletter Maine Wabanaki REACH is locally and organically grown. We began as a collaboration of Wabanaki and Maine child welfare workers and we have developed into a broader network...
Read More ShareThank You For a Great Year!
December 27, 2017
Dear Friends of Maine-Wabanaki REACH, We've been thinking about where we've come from and a lot about what's next. We wanted to share our thinking with you and let you know how you can...
Read More ShareThanksgiving in Your Home
November 21, 2017
By Rabbi Erica Asch, Temple Beth El Augusta We encourage you to use this Thanksgiving Prayer at your tables as you gather in gratitude for the blessings of abundance you reap and sow. We...
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