4 Takeaways From the Wabanaki-Hosted Gubernatorial Debate

Candidates for governor talk sovereignty at Wabanaki forum

Tribal sovereignty, which allows indigenous tribes to self-govern, stood out as a key talking point at gubernatorial forum in Houlton Thursday.

Maine gubernatorial candidates mostly back tribal sovereignty in Wabanaki-hosted forum

All five Democrats expressed support to restore the tribes' right to self-governance, although with some nuances. None of the Republican candidates running attended, but three independent candidates did.

4 takeaways from the Wabanaki-hosted gubernatorial debate

On the key issue, tribal sovereignty, the 3 independents and 5 Democrats who attended the event in Houlton on Thursday night were mostly in favor.

Gubernatorial candidates at Wabanaki forum agree on tribal sovereignty

HOULTON, Maine — Gubernatorial candidates attending the first ever Wabanaki forum on Thursday in Houlton each said they support tribal sovereignty. About 150 people attended the over-two-hour session that explored candidate views on issues related to restoring access to federal laws for tribes, teaching Wabanaki studies in Maine schools, eminent domain over tribal lands, and sovereignty. “Lasting progress begins with mutual respect and open comm…