Dear Friend of MCV,

For too long, Wabanaki tribes in Maine have been excluded from federal laws that benefit 570 other tribes across the nation.

It’s time to correct this injustice. The Wabanaki Alliance [[link removed]] created a petition calling on Senator King to vote for fairness and justice for Wabanaki nations, and support legislation that would allow the Wabanaki access to the same rights as other federally recognized tribes.

Sign the Petition Here [[link removed]]

In 1980, Maine passed the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act [[link removed]] (MICSA), which stipulated that federal laws benefiting tribes only apply in Maine if Congress explicitly says so in the legislation. As a result, Maine tribes have been excluded from over 151 federal laws since 1980, including important legislation such as the Violence Against Women Act and environmental protection laws. This restricts Wabanaki tribes’ abilities to protect air, water and wildlife, even though they have been part of this land for millennia.

A recent report [[link removed]] details how MICSA has impeded the Wabanaki tribes’ rights to sovereignty by limiting the capacities of their governments and economies.

Earlier this year, Rep. Jared Golden introduced a bill ( H.R.6707 [[link removed]] ) that would extend future federal Indian laws to the Wabanaki tribes. The bill passed in the House as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. It’s now time for the Senate to advance the bill– and for Senator King to show his support.

Tell Sen. King to Support the Wabanaki [[link removed]]

This is about restoring the Wabanaki tribes inherent rights to self-govern. It’s about fairness and justice. We hope you’ll take the time to sign the petition, as well as explore other ways you can help, detailed by the Wabanaki Alliance here [[link removed]] .

Thank you for taking action,

Meghan Hurley | she/her
Communications Manager
Maine Conservation Voters
[email protected] [[email protected]]

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