BANGOR DAILY NEWS • April 7, 2026
For decades, the Wabanaki Nations have seen progress stalled by vetoes and bogged down in the technicalities of the 1980 Settlement Act. But this year, we are looking to the future with genuine optimism. At a recent gubernatorial forum candidates were asked if a sovereignty bill reached their desk as governor, would they sign it? The response from the eight candidates in attendance was a resounding “yes.” Our next event is focusing on the U.S. Senate race. We know we need partners in Congress to ensure the Wabanaki Nations have access to the federal laws that benefit more than 570 other tribes across the country. Our voices are growing stronger and our supporters are growing more numerous. ~ Maulian Bryant, Wabanaki Alliance