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The tribe considers the river not as a resource that can be owned, but as a relative. (Chris Bennett/Courtesy of the Trust for Public Land)

Lincoln Tomah, 9, and his brother, Liam Tomah, drum alongside their grandmother, Stephanie Bailey, at the community days celebration on the Passamaquoddy Reservation Indian Township. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)

One tribal culture bearer is trying to make buckskin regalia for every tribal member who wants it.

In a Siena Research Institute survey, respondents said high costs and few opportunities make it harder to live in a place where the majestic beauty of the outdoors buoys even those struggling to get by.

Traditional Indigenous healing practices, such as smudging, will soon be covered by MaineCare. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)

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Tribal leaders praised the Democrat's commitment to quickly passing sovereignty legislation.

Tribal leaders praised the Democrat's commitment to quickly passing sovereignty legislation.

Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director Maulian Bryant said Troy Jackson's approach to tribal sovereignty as senate president was refreshing. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image

A second Passamaquoddy chief is backing Collins, while the first faces backlash over what the community has criticized as an unauthorized endorsement.