Penobscot Nation – Turtle Talk

Healing to Wellness Court Hybrid Conference, Sept 27-29, 2023

August 30, 2023Monica Williamson

Restoring the Path of Healing to Wellness

September 27-29, 2023

Visit tjstraining.com to register, find travel logistics, and browse the agenda.

The conference (hosted in Bar Harbor, ME and on Zoom Webinar) offers a unique opportunity to observe actual court proceedings, engage with court staff, and hear from program participants who have successfully navigated their path toward recovery.

Topics Include

The Workings of Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Mock Team Meeting Session
Mock Court Session
Success Stories
Funding Sources and Collaboration

Hosted by Penobscot and Passamaquoddy in collaboration with the five Tribes of Maine, United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Health and Human Services, ACF and SAMSHA, United Stated Department of Agriculture, Funded by Tribal Justice Support

“‘Spiteful and petty’: Maine governor bans signs to Obama-designated monument”

May 21, 2017Matthew L.M. Fletcher

From the Guardian, here.

Katahdin is the Penobscots’ sacred mountain. When you look north as the river splits into its east and west branches, you look directly at Katahdin.

Federal Court Orders Exhaustion of Tribal Remedies in Suit against Penobscot Corporation

December 1, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the materials in Rassi v. Federal Program Intergrators LLC (D. Me.):

An excerpt:

I conclude that the sovereign immunity of the Penobscot Indian Nation does extend to FPI, but that FPI waived its immunity by adopting the “sue and be sued clause” in § 12.07 of its Operating Agreement, as required by 13 C.F.R. § 124.109(c)(1) in order for FPI to participate I the § 8(a) program. Nevertheless, I conclude that the tribal exhaustion doctrine applies to this case. The case is ORDERED STAYED with regard to FPI pending a determination by the tribal court as to its jurisdiction, and if necessary, an adjudication of the case on its merits. After the tribal court has ruled on the issue of its jurisdiction, and, if necessary, adjudicated the case on the merits, either party may return to this court and request that the stay be lifted. It is further ORDERED that all claims against PINE are DISMISSED, without prejudice.

Mark Chavaree Op/Ed on Penobscot River Suit

August 20, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “Penobscot Nation suing Maine to fight for namesake river.”

Mark Chavaree is a member of the Penobscot Nation and serves as the tribe’s General Counsel. He grew up on Indian Island and resides there with his family.