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We are building a comprehensive library collection of legal, historical, and culturally informative materials concerning the history of Tribal-State relations and the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980.

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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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