Passamaquoddy language revitalization efforts are being boosted through a recent federal grant, work by a nonprofit now based at Sipayik and the launching of a new language center at the former Lobster Crate restaurant on Route 190 in Perry.
"There's been a real shift in realization of how important our language is to our people," says Brianna Smith, who is the director of the Speaking Place nonprofit. "Everybody can benefit with our language."
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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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