Lawmakers again consider returning more sovereignty to Wabanaki Nations

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,224

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The movement to return more sovereignty to the Wabanaki Nations continues as lawmakers and members of the public convene Thursday to reignite debate, even as the prospect of full restoration under the current administration remains slim.

But the idea is to continue building engagement and momentum around the issue — “that keeps that fire burning even if we don’t have big legislative wins right now,” as Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance, …

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