VEAZIE -- On this Indigenous People's day, dozens gathered at the Veazie Salmon Club to celebrate the release of an audiobook that examines what has contributed to the decline of traditional fisheries and limited tribal peoples' access to them.
The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission are spotlighting a report that aims to help protect Maine and Wabanaki People's fishing heritage.
"We need to do something now before we lose the fisheries entirely," said Jill Tompkins, Executive Director, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission.
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The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC) is an inter-governmental entity created by the Maine Implementing Act of 1980. Six members are appointed by the State, two by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, two by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and two by the Penobscot Indian Nation. The thirteenth, who is the chairperson, is selected by the other twelve.
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