Welcome
Welcome to Native American Programs at the University of Maine! Here, you can access information about Native American Studies, the Wabanaki Center, the Native American Waiver and Education Program, and information about University of Maine programs that promote, support and provide educational opportunities for and about Wabanaki peoples across the State of Maine and beyond!
Northeastern Americas native populations in the news
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Wabanaki Winter Market celebrates 30th anniversary Dec. 14
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Native Plant Trust honors Daigle for leadership in ash tree conservation
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Wabanaki education credential created by UMaine instructor reaches new milestone
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For UMaine emerald ash borer researchers, preparing for the inevitable is an act of hope
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PFAS-free Firefighting Biogel featured in Press Herald
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BDN, News Center highlight research on tick populations in invasive forest plants
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Tijerina, Vekasi discuss tariff-related legislation with Press Herald
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Maine media highlight UMaine hockey player’s national humanitarian award
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Press Herald interviews Birkel on Maine’s risk for wildfires
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UMaine offering several professional development opportunities in spring
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UMaine-led team develops more holistic way to monitor lobster industry
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Students use UMaine Hess Lab to research universal treatment for flu virus
UMaine and Penobscot Nation MOU
UMaine and Penobscot Nation to sign MOU focused on managing tribe’s cultural heritage
University of Maine Land Acknowledgement
The University of Maine recognizes that it is located on Marsh Island in the homeland of the Penobscot Nation, where issues of water and territorial rights, and encroachment upon sacred sites, are ongoing. Penobscot homeland is connected to the other Wabanaki Tribal Nations—the Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Micmac—through kinship, alliances, and diplomacy. The University also recognizes that the Penobscot Nation and the other Wabanaki Tribal Nations are distinct, sovereign, legal and political entities with their own powers of self-governance and self-determination.