This style guide, created by the Wabanaki Alliance, presents common sense approaches to writing accurately and respectfully regarding Wabanaki people, history, land, and culture. At times, its recommendations may run counter to established journalistic norms, and that is because this style guide purposely represents Indigenous perspective and expertise. The experts consulted for this guide are Wabanaki leaders serving on the Wabanaki Alliance board of directors: Penobscot Ambassador Maulian Bryant, Maliseet Ambassador Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, Passamaquoddy Tribal Representative Aaron Dana, Sipayik citizen Rena Newell, and Mi’kmaq Nation Vice Chief Richard Silliboy.
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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