Penobscot Nation
Information and Resources for The Oldest Government in the Western Hemisphere
wαpánahkik - at the dawn land
Message from the Chief
Dear Tribal Citizens, I hope this letter finds you and your families in good health and that you are having a great new year so far. I am writing to bring to your attention the extreme weather forecasted for this upcoming weekend. According to reports, this Friday and Saturday the temperatures will be in the range of minus thirty to forty degrees below zero with wind chill which can be quite dangerous. We are asking everyone to please prepare now by stocking up on any supplies that you may need and making sure your heating sources are working properly. The . . .
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Education
The Department of Education and Career Services provides assistance and resources designed to encourage and aid tribal citizens with all aspects of career planning, educational opportunities and job attainment.
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Employment
Penobscot Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, while being committed to Native American preference. Please check out our current listings of employment opportunities.
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Social Services
It is the mission of the Social Services Department to assist the community of the Penobscot Nation and their families by dedicating to upholding social and economic stability and to promote health, safety and welfare of our people.
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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.
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.