Native American Programs

The Office of Multicultural Student Life,The Wabanaki Center, & American Indian Student Organization will celebrate the University of Maine's 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony.  The ceremony will commence at 12:00 noon this Thursday  November 1st in front of Fogler Library on the University Mall. Speakers will include Dr. Darren Ranco, Maulian Dana, as well […]

Every year, in collaboration with the American Indian Student Organization and the Wabanaki Center the Office of Multicultural Student Life, is proud to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Traditionally, Native American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of First Nations and Indigenous communities. Previous celebrations at UMaine have included flag-raising ceremonies, student socials, performing arts showcasing […]

Please join us as we welcome Maulian Dana Tribal Ambassador Penobscot Nation to discuss Indigenous People's Day across our state and country as well as the continued effort to eliminate Native Mascots & Costumes from pop culture and society.

Hosted by American Indian Student Association

Special guest speakers include John Bear Wabanaki Center and Dylan Smith President American Indian Student Organization who will join us to discuss the significance of this day for Native Americans & Indigenous Communities

Learn about Two-Spirits and the persistent barriers that affect minority gender-nonconformists from educator Passamaquoddy activist, and master basket maker, Geo Neptune sponsored by Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Presented by Sherri Mitchell (Penobscot). Mitchell will speak on issues of indigenous rights, environmental justice, and spiritual change.

Come and support our Native students, staff, & faculty as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and the significance of this important month with those who identify as Natives.

Come meet our Native student group and enjoy Native music and food.