On the Canadian border, artistry connects travelers to Mohawk culture

Native American tribes reach landmark opioid settlement

All federally recognized tribes will be able to participate in the settlements, even if they did not sue over opioids.

Derogatory Native American term coming to an end at Maine’s last holdout

The prospective buyers of a ski area in Greenville plan to change the resort's offensive name.

The life and legend of Worumbo, a Native American in colonial Maine

His name and image have long been associated with Lisbon, but except for some tall tales and a few hints, much of the man's actual life is a mystery and will likely remain that way.

Bill banning flavored tobacco loses funding in state budget compromise

The legislation, which would bar the sale of menthol cigarettes, could be in jeopardy as a bipartisan budget deal fails to backfill sales tax revenue that would be lost.

Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature

Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It's unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.

Amesokanti artifacts uncovered in Farmington Falls

The two-year archaeological survey in Farmington Falls and Chesterville will come to a close by the end of June, now that Native American artifacts and remains of the first English settlement have been identified.

Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act

A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.

Senate version of renewed Violence Against Women Act would weaken tribal courts

Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.

Maine recognizes its 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Meanwhile, leaders discuss changes to the settlement agreement that led to deteriorated relationships between the state and the tribes.