Chief’s Message

Dear Tribal Citizens,

I am writing with a heavy heart to let you know that the Tribe’s petition to the United States Supreme Court to hear our appeal of the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision on the river case was denied today. As you are aware, we have been involved in a decade long legal battle with the State of Maine over its assertion that our reservation is made up solely of the islands in the river and that we have no rights to the waters surrounding them.  We pursued legal action to protect the Tribe’s territorial, cultural and spiritual connections to the river.

Dear Citizens and Staff, I am pleased to announce that the Penobscot Nation employees will be returning to tribal offices to provide services during regular business hours (8am to 4:30pm) as set forth below beginning Monday, March 21st.   In consultation with our Health Department staff and federal partners, we determined . . .

Dear Tribal Citizens, I hope this letter finds you and your families well.  I am writing to update you on the current situation related to the pandemic and adjustments that we will be making.  Recently, we have experienced a surge of positive cases within the community and tribal staff and . . .

Dear Tribal Citizen, Due to a substantial recent increase in COVID-19 vaccines for the Penobscot Community, the Health Department is announcing OPEN ADULT VACCINATION for any 18 and older member of a Federally recognized AI/AN tribe OR a non-native member of an eligible native household. Postcards will be mailed next . . .