The land that is Maine was tribal land long before white settlers arrived.
It first was stewarded by four Indigenous tribes: the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet and Mi'kmaq tribes. Together, they fall under the umbrella of Wabanaki Nation.
More than 40 years ago, the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act was signed into law, but the conversations surrounding the Wabanaki Nation and its future are far from over.
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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