Dear Friend of MCV,
Wabanaki sovereignty is about fairness, justice, and economic well-being.
A recent report by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government highlighted the importance of restoring Wabanaki sovereignty for the economic development of the Wabanaki Nations and their rural Maine neighbors. (1)
Our friends at Maine Philanthropy Center and the Wabanaki Alliance are hosting a discussion on Tuesday, April 11 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Understanding the Community and Economic Potential of Tribal Sovereignty. We'll have the chance to hear from one of the authors of the report, Professor Joe Kalt, co-director of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development. (2)
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The report explores the impacts of a 1980 law – the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act (MICSA) – that restricts Wabanaki sovereignty by allowing the state to block the applicability of federal Indian policy in Maine. As a result, the development of the Wabanaki Nations’ economies and governmental capacities have been stunted – hindering economic and social progress for both the Wabanaki and neighboring communities.
Self-governance has led to remarkable economic growth for other tribes across the country. The Wabanaki Nations in Maine are excluded from these benefits because of MICSA’s restrictions. The report shows that loosening or removing these restrictions poses “little in the way of downside risks and much in the way of upside payoffs.”
Please join us to continue learning about the benefits of restoring the inherent sovereign rights of the Wabanaki Nations. Remember to register here to attend. [[link removed]]
We hope to see you there!
Meghan Hurley | she/her
Communications Manager
Maine Conservation Voters
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