Tribal News
Sugar Island Experiential Learning Initiative
The Sugar Island Experiential Learning Initiative, offered through the Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department, invites Maine educators to participate in land-based professional learning experiences on the Penobscot River this summer. These small-cohort experiences support educators implementing Wabanaki Studies through place-based and interdisciplinary learning guided by Penobscot educators and . . .
From Four Directions Development Corporation:
Woliwon for the leadership and guidance from the Wabanaki Nations throughout the development of the first Wabanaki-wide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2026–2031. We are pleased to share this draft in the link below. Tribal citizens, we are now seeking your input. Please help shape this document to inform . . .
ELDER EXERCISE Group Fitness
Wednesdays 2:00 PM Second Floor Nokomis All are welcome! Come stretch and strengthen, in a friendly and fun group atmosphere! Build muscle, strengthen bones, increase flexibility, and improve your mood through movement and mobility. Text the instructor, Angela King, at 735-6464 for more info!
Senior Strength Group Fitness Class
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30 AM At the Fitness Center Come socialize, stretch, light up, feel the burn, embrace resistance, build repetition, gain endurance, tone up, calm down, and achieve a new level of balance! PRIZES: Monthly Gift Card Drawing! Contact Paul Dow at 817-7402 for more info.
Annual General Meeting Agenda Submission
The agenda for the Annual General Meeting will be set at the March monthly Tribal Council meeting, scheduled for March 17, 2026. If you would like to request an item for consideration for the Annual General Meeting agenda, please submit your request to the Tribal Clerk’s Office no later than . . .
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & INVOLVEMENT COMMENTS For the PENOBSCOT NATION TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 20-YEAR LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) Brief Summary: As part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR part 170.413 requirements. The Penobscot Nation provides notice for public hearing on for the Tribe’s 20-Year Long Range . . .
Important Update on Elver Swipe Cards
As we begin the process of submitting, reviewing, and validating tribal elver licenses to the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), we want to share an important update about swipe cards. Swipe cards will not be reissued this year. If you received a swipe card last year, you will continue to use . . .
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Indigenous People’s Unit OUTREACH SCHEDULE Penobscot Nation Tribal Court 12 Wabanaki Way – Indian Island 1st Tuesday of each month – 9 am – 12 noon Upcoming Dates: March 3, 2026 • April 7, 2026 • May 5, 2026 WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF CASES IN MAINE OR TRIBAL COURTS: • FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION) • . . .
Accepting Bids for a Snowmobile
The Penobscot Nation Forestry Program will be accepting bids on the following vehicles and equipment. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and should contain the bidders name and contact information, along with amount of the bid and the equipment or vehicle. Bids will be accepted at the Department . . .
WEATHER ADVISORY NOTICE
Beginning Saturday January 24th, the State of Maine is expected to experience a prolong period of extreme low temperatures, lasting for 6-7 days. During this period, community members are advised to be aware of exposure related health risks, to include frostbite, dehydration and other extreme cold temperature related issues. It . . .