The recommendation follows reports, many unverified, of immigration agents questioning tribal citizens across the country.
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Yale to return human remains, artifacts linked to Wabanaki Nations
The remains found in Hancock County more than 70 years ago, as well as 8 cultural items found over a century ago, have been in the possession of the Yale Peabody Museum.
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In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
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Maine lawmakers revive, then kill tribal online gambling bill
The bill had been rejected in the House and Senate, but Sen. Mattie Daughtry asked that it be reconsidered Tuesday. It passed in the Senate only to fail again hours later in the House.
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Gov. Mills clashes with tribal relations board, leaving seats unfilled
Gov. Janet Mills withdrew 2 nominations amid an unusual public dispute over whether it was appropriate for the leaders of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission to voice concerns about her picks.
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Maine House advances bill giving Wabanaki tribes more say over prosecution of crimes
The bill would expand tribes’ authority over certain crimes that occur on their land while the state would continue to maintain jurisdiction over the most serious offenses.
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Bill expanding Maine tribes’ rights to prosecute crimes moves forward
The bill, a pared down version of a larger tribal sovereignty bill, would give Wabanaki Nation tribes greater authority to prosecute crimes that occur on tribal lands.
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Maine lawmakers are trying again to expand the rights of Indigenous tribes
House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross presented a sweeping bill Monday to expand the rights of Maine tribes to govern themselves, but negotiations are focused on a few specific reforms that supporters say have a chance to pass this year.
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Tribal leaders urge passage of gambling bills, new state office
They say that a slate of bills that include proposals to allow them to expand their operations to include casinos and create an office of tribal relations in state government will help foster economic development in rural areas.
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Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.