Wabanaki Windows

Producer/Host: Donna Loring
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne
Toics: Environment, Ghost story
What does the Penobscot Nation do to monitor air quality? What were the findings? What are some things to avoid, like plastic bottles?
Guest: Bill Thompson– Sub Chief of the Penobscot Nation, Air Quality Program Manager
Not a call-in

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Producer/Host: Donna Loring
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Program Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

Key Discussion Points:

History of the TRC project/update
Signing of the Declaration of Intent by Tribes and State/ A historical event
TRC products and expectations/Collaborative Efforts

Guests:
Esther Attean, Muskie Institute
Denise Altvator, Passamaquoddy Tribal Member

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Producer/Host: Donna Loring

Topic: How a Mic Mac tribal member faced adversity and overcame it

Guest: Adam Jewell, Mic Mac Tribal member

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Producer/Host: Donna Loring
Co-host: Maria Girouard
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: The Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act

What is the background of the Maine Indian Land Claims? How does the Land Claims Act affect tribal government today? What are some of the ongoing issues between the tribe and the state?

Guest: Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation

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