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Penobscot Nation

Information and Resources for The Oldest Government in the Western Hemisphere

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Chief

Chief's Message

Dear tribal citizens,

I am writing today to express heartfelt condolences to the families of Ann-Irene Pardilla, Lorraine Dana and Tracy Ray-Neptune.  It is a tremendous loss for these families that is felt by the entire Penobscot community. Tracy Ray-Neptune was a mother of two, a veteran and a former tribal employee. She is the beloved daughter of Margarite Neptune and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Like many of you, I had the privilege of growing up around Ann and Lorraine. Ann served multiple terms on the tribal council as well as serving as Vice-Chief. Lorraine served as our tribal clerk . . .

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Administration

Our Mission is to work in unison with the Tribal Council and our Administration to protect Penobscot People, culture and our territory by the wise exercise of our Sovereign Powers; to promote prosperity and success for all of our people through the creation of economic and cultural opportunities while always maintaining the highest level of integrity; and to preserve our cultural values entrusted to us by our ancestors in order to pass them along to our children.

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Departments

The Penobscot Nation includes 17 departments and many sub programs within those individual departments. Please click on the links below to explore what the Penobscot Nation provides for services for our citizenry.