Community News
Sept. 2022 Council Meeting
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 13, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Sept. 2022 Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://penobscotnation-org.zoom.us/j/83850038348?pwd=N2NwRXBTbzFjSEFua1VMQW13UDFtUT09 Passcode: 838523 Or One tap mobile : US: +13126266799,,83850038348# or +16469313860,,83850038348# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, . . .
Penobscot opioid community forum
Sockalexis Arena October 25 5:00-8:00 pm Please join the Nolαwesi MAT Recovery Team and guest speakers as they discuss the complicated relationship between trauma and substance use disorder and support ongoing recovery efforts. More information to follow! TRAUMA AND SUBSTANCE USE 5:00-6:00 PM DISCUSSION PANEL 6:00-7:00 PM DINNER provided by . . .
General Election
Saturday, 09/10/22 Polls open at 9:00 am and close at 8:00 pm
For residents of Indian Island:
During the fall season, the Penobscot Nation Health Dept. will be distributing: 1 Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detector Combo and 3 Regular Smoke Detectors for free to any household on Indian Island. These detectors come with 10-year lifespan batteries that do not require changing. We are encouraging residents to bring the attached, . . .
September 2022 Council Meeting
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 6, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: September 2022 Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://penobscotnation-org.zoom.us/j/82466304711?pwd=eVpOZzRGZFd3UWZVeUZydUk4dzBBZz09 Passcode: 007987 Or One tap mobile : US: +19292056099,,82466304711# or +13017158592,,82466304711# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, . . .
Penobscot Nation Children’s Center
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Child Care Stabilization Grant The purpose of this funding is to stabilize the childcare sector for our tribal children. This funding must be paid out to recipients that serve “Indian children” as defined in our Child Care and Development Fund Plan. Eligible recipients must have . . .
2022 Candidates Forum
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 1, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: 2022 Candidates Forum Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://penobscotnation-org.zoom.us/j/85155548227?pwd=cFdtUWVGdzc2RjJ4bEgxUzNnVGRzZz09 Passcode: 406649 Or One tap mobile : US: +16469313860,,85155548227# or +19292056099,,85155548227# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial . . .
Tribal Offices will be closed on the following dates:
Monday, September 5th, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Have a nice holiday, and stay safe!
PUBLIC COMMENT ON FUNDING TO IMPROVE HOUSING
The Penobscot Nation is seeking citizen comments on a grant received in the amount of $940,057 to provide funding for: 1) the Rehabilitation of 13 units of aging housing that are impacted by poor air quality, and the increasing threat to air quality, due to mold and aging building systems . . .
Fall Vaccination Schedules
We will be offering NovaVax vaccine clinics on 8/30, 9/15, and 9/20. Second doses of Novavax will need to be administered 3 weeks after the first dose. We have a very limited supply of these vaccines, and we are not likely to receive another distribution, so we must be very . . .