native americans
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Another View: Mills supports tribal sovereignty in domestic abuse cases
The governor is working with the bill's sponsors to clarify language in regards to non-Native defendants who are prosecuted in tribal courts.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Federal funds will boost Maine youth suicide prevention, including for tribes
Native American populations are among those targeted, and support will extend to broader programs across the state.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Maine Voices: Rolling toward renewal along the Presumpscot River
Removal of the Saccarappa Dam in Westbrook will open the river to sea run fish not seen in more than century.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Maine Senate passes bill to ban Native American school mascots
The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
Our View: Columbus Day doesn’t tell the whole story
We've heard the story of America from only one point of view, with Columbus at the center.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Bill Nemitz: Skowhegan should listen to the real Indians
The town's bellowing die-hards aren't 'mighty' – they're just clueless.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2019
Supporters of ‘Indians’ nickname ask SAD 54 board to send the issue to referendum
Residents who support Skowhegan Indian Pride are trying to overturn the board's 14-9 vote to retire the nickname used for the school district's sports teams.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2019
Maine House approves changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
Democratic Rep. Benjamin Collings of Portland sponsored the bill renaming the state holiday.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Our View: Skowhegan-area school board right to retire nickname
Regardless of anyone's intent, the sports teams' name was offensive and hurtful and had to go.
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