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Letter to the editor: End unfair exclusion of Wabanaki from federal Indian laws

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion October 24, 2022

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Earlier this year, thousands of Mainers supported legislation to recognize the sovereignty of Wabanaki nations. To everyone involved, it was a huge disappointment that in the process without becoming law. That’s why we appreciate the bill U.S. Rep. Jared Golden to grant the Wabanaki full access to benefits from any future federal laws pertaining to federally recognized tribes. , the Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act, is now pending... + full article



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