Dear John,

The bill to restore the Wabanaki Nations’ inherent right to self-determination is scheduled for a public hearing this coming Monday, February 26, at 10 AM. 

Now is the time to make your voice heard on this important issue. Passing LD 2007 will put the tribes in Maine on equal footing with the 570 other federally-recognized tribes in every other state in the country — this is an issue of fairness and equity. Your testimony will help move this bill forward by demonstrating overwhelming public support throughout Maine.

Here’s what to do:

If you haven’t already, draft your testimony:

1. Use the template at the bottom of this email.
2. Make it personal. Testimony is most compelling when it’s personal and from the heart. Why is restoring tribal self-governance important to you? Take a look at the Wabanaki Alliance’s LD 2007 Talking Points for ideas.
3. Be specific. Highlight one or more key elements of the bill and why they’re needed. You can find details about the bill on the Wabanaki Alliance’s LD 2007 FAQ page.
4. Keep it brief. Your testimony should be one page or less and to the point.
5. Submit before Monday, February 26 at 10 AM.

Click here to submit your testimony and follow these steps:

1. Click the circle to the left of “Public Hearing.”
2. Scroll down. Click the “Select One” box at the bottom of the page and select “Judiciary” from the list.
3. Scroll down. Click the “Select one” box next to “Choose date:” and select “Feb 26 2024 10:00AM” from the list.
4. Scroll down. Under “Choose a bill:” click the circle to the left of “LD 2007: An Act to Advance Self-determination for Wabanaki Nations”
5. Click “Choose file” to upload your testimony or paste the text in the large box beneath “...enter testimony below.”
6. Enter your information in the boxes at the bottom of the page.
7. Click the box to the left of “I’m not a robot.”
8. Click “Submit/Register” at the bottom.
9. You’re done, great job! Thank you!

Once you've submitted your testimony, please add your name to the list of supporters who took action. We'll report back to the Wabanaki Alliance!

CLICK HERE: "I submitted my testimony in support of fairness, equity, and justice for the Wabanaki tribes."

TEMPLATE FOR WRITTEN TESTIMONY

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Testimony in support of LD 2007, An Act to Advance Self-determination for Wabanaki Nations

To: Sen. Carney, Rep. Moonen, and Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary From: (YOUR NAME, PHYSICAL ADDRESS, ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATION IF RELEVANT)

Intro:

Dear Senator Carney, Representative Moonen, and members of the Judiciary Committee, my name is (your name) and I live in (your town). [If you are testifying on behalf of an organization, state that here]. [State your profession and/or other identities. Ex: I am a teacher and/or I am a hunter and angler — tie your testimony back to these identities if possible]. I am writing to testify in support of LD 2007.

Testimony:

[Make your case for LD 2007 here. See above for tips on writing effective testimony.]

Closing:

[Thank the committee members and succinctly summarize your take-home message.]

Thank you for taking action!

Beth Ahearn | she/her

Director of Government Affairs

Maine Conservation Voters

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