10/12/2026
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize the Indigenous peoples whose ancestral homelands we live and work on here in Maine.
Maine is Wabanaki land, home to the Penobscot Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians.
These Nations have cared for this land and its waters since time immemorial. Their cultures, traditions, languages, and communities are still here, still growing, and still shaping Maine today. Indigenous people aren’t just part of our history. They’re our neighbors, artists, business owners, leaders, and community members.
Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day means more than posting a land acknowledgment once a year. It means being willing to learn, listening to Indigenous voices, acknowledging the harm caused by colonization, and finding meaningful ways to show support.
We know a social media post can’t undo generations of harm, and one day of recognition isn’t enough. But learning doesn’t have to stop today, and support doesn’t have to be complicated. We can all do a little more to listen, learn, and show up.
Today and every day, honor the Wabanaki Nations, their sovereignty, their cultures, and their continued presence on the land we call home.
