Dear Friend of MCV,
The bill to recognize Wabanaki self-determination, LD 2007, has been printed. While the bill will not move forward until next year, we need to keep up the momentum of support.
A 1980 law excluded the Wabanaki Nations in Maine from federal laws benefiting 570 other federally-recognized tribes across the country, stripping the Wabanaki of sovereignty and self-determination. As a result, all four Wabanaki Nations in Maine – Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Penobscot Nation – are stark economic under-performers compared to other federally recognized tribes in the Lower 48. [1]
LD 2007 would recognize the Wabanaki Nations’ right to self-determination, restoring their right to self-govern. With another year before the legislature will vote on this bill, we have an important opportunity to show legislators that Mainers across the state support fairness and justice. That’s why we need your voice in the fight to pass LD 2007.
I hope you’ll consider joining us for Maine Conservation Voices – a storytelling workshop in support of Wabanaki sovereignty. We’ll gather virtually on Wednesday, June 7 from 6-7:00 PM to share stories – in the form of letters to the editor to local newspapers – and inspire others to take action. Please register here to join us. [[link removed]]
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Toby McGrath, political and government relations consultant for the Wabanaki Alliance, [2] will join us to provide an overview of the tribal sovereignty effort in Maine and an update on the bill to recognize Wabanaki sovereignty.
During the event, we’ll brainstorm why tribal sovereignty matters to each of us, go over how to write a good LTE, draft our letters, and submit them – all in one hour! Don’t forget to register to join us here. [[link removed]]
We hope to see you there!
Rani Sheaffer | she/her
Deputy Director
Maine Conservation Voters
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