Wabanaki Health and Wellness

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 Center for Wabanaki Healing and Recovery in Bangor is preparing to open its doors.

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness is the winner of a $5 million federal grant, which community members say could be "transformational."

The organization says it will focus on brain and cognitive health in tribal elders, who are important sources of indigenous knowledge and culture.

BANGOR, Maine — The federal government is providing funding to Maine to help prevent youth suicide, including in Native American populations.The U.S.…