Chief’s Message

The Penobscot Nation Emergency Management will be opening a “Warming Center” at the Indian Island School on December 19th from 4 PM-9 PM. This center will serve as a place for community members to get warm and charge electronic devices, while we wait for power to be restored to the . . .

Happy Holidays

Dear Tribal citizens, I want to express sincere condolences to all those impacted by the senseless violence that occurred last evening in Lewiston. Our thoughts are with the victims, witnesses, their loved ones, the first responders and all who are working for a peaceful end to this horrific situation. Unfortunately, . . .

Dear tribal citizens, I hope you are in good health.  I am writing to share the sad news that another tribal citizen has passed.  We were informed this morning that Neil Clark, the son of Gwen Dewhirst, has died.  As I’m sure you are aware, the Annual General Meeting was . . .

Dear Tribal Citizens, I hope you and your families are doing well on this Native American Veterans Day 2023.  I am writing on this special day to recognize our veterans for their exemplary service and dedication.  As a newly elected Chief in 2007, I had the honor and privilege of . . .

Dear Tribal citizens, I hope you and your families are doing well.  It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you that two tribal members have recently passed away.  Earlier this week Alice Day (Polchies) passed and just this morning Maureen Hammond (Attean) has also died.  In addition, . . .

Dear Tribal Citizen, I hope you and your family are well.  As you may be aware, there was a fire at the Juniper Ridge landfill last night.  Anytime something like this happens we are concerned for the health and safety of people and our environment.   Many of you are in . . .