Wabanaki

The museum said it has a collection of 13 objects that were removed from burial sites in several locations in central and northern Maine, likely from an amateur archaeologist in the mid-19th century.

The Maine Center for Economic Policy says full Wabanaki sovereignty would be an economic boon to tribes and the state, while addressing centuries of exploitation.

The Trump administration has taken aim at diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the effects are being felt by tribal communities that are grappling with issues such as violence against indigenous women. Now some Wabanaki women are turning to each other to learn to protect themselves.

The notice says various items held in an anthropology museum on campus were taken from grave sites in Maine.

The items are believed to be funeral offerings.

The tribes already offer online sports betting. But lawmakers are now debating whether to allow the tribal nations to expand their mobile offerings to poker, blackjack and other casino-style games.

A Wabanaki-led nonprofit plans to transform a former Waldo County farm into a permanent home base for food sovereignty efforts.

At a public hearing yesterday, proponents testified that although Maine law requires schools to teach Wabanaki studies, that has not been fully implemented or enforced.

The National Park Service says it's trying to strengthen relationships with Indigenous tribes across the country

The remains could be repatriated as soon as next month.