Donna Loring has stepped into a position specifically created to better represent the needs and issues of Maine’s Native communities. The state and tribal governments have had difficult relations over issues including tribal sovereignty over land claims, gambling, fishing and hunting. Recent improvements in relations include the recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day and ban of mascots reflecting Native symbols and people. We’ll discuss the history and current status of relations between the state and Maine’s Native people, as well as what Loring’s goals are in her relatively new role.
Guests
Donna Loring, Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to the Governor; former Penobscot Tribal Council member; author, veteran, former police chief, state representative, nonprofit leader
Maulian Dana (by phone), Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Indian Nation
Resources
- WERU: Wabanaki Windows
- New Maine Senior Adviser On Tribal Affairs Calls New Job An 'Historic Opportunity'
- Tribes Pull Reps from Maine Legislature as Sovereignty Issues Come to Boil
- Maine Celebrates Its First Indigenous Peoples Day
- Maine Task Force On Indian-State Relations Holds First Meeting
- Maine tribes say a decades-old agreement hinders their economic development. That could change.
- Maine Bill Aims To Restore Tribal Sovereignty In Certain Crimes Committed By Non-Natives
- ‘Dawnland’ Documents Healing Process For Native Americans Taken From Maine Homes
- Panel to Share Findings on Removal of Native Children from Homes
- Mills Signs Bill To Make Maine The First State To Ban Native American School Mascots
- Business Under Fire For Prohibited Mascot Apparel