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Wabanaki Windows 3/24/26: Maine Land Claims Research & Conclusions

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:00:48 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 2/24/26: Wabanaki Alliance, Part 2

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:36 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 1/27/26: Wabanaki Alliance

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:45 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 12/25/25: Tribute to Charles Norman Shay – Part 2

WERU-FM 89.9 — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:00:01 +0000

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Charles’ early life and the importance of his story as a hero and survivor of D Day in WWII. Guest/s: Harald Prins & Bunny McBride – Bunny Mcbride is an award-winning author and journalist whose work has focused on Indigenous peoples around the world. Harald Prins is a cultural anthropologist and longtime scholar of Wabanaki history. He and Bunny worked closely with Charles over many years. They helped place Charles’s life story within its broader historical and moral context. They shared a close personal and professional relationship with Charles Shay and helped bring his story to the world. Jennifer Neptune is a member of the Penobscot Nation, is the Director of the Penobscot Nation Museum on Indian Island. A master basketmaker and cultural educator, she knew Charles as an elder and carries forward his memory through her craftmanship and storytelling. James Francis is a member of the Penobscot Nation and serves as Tribal Historian and Director of the Penobscot Nation Cultural and Historical Department. He worked closely with Charles Shay and has helped preserve and share Penobscot history and memory for future generations. Timothy P. Shay is the nephew of Charles Norman Shay. He offers a family perspective on Charles’s life, speaking to who Charles was beyond the uniform—as an uncle, a relative, and a deeply loved member of his family. Darren Ranco is a member of the Penobscot Nation and a scholar of Native American studies. He knew Charles as an elder and community leader and has worked to ensure that Charles’s story is understood within the larger context of Indigenous service, sovereignty, and survival. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022.

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Wabanaki Windows 12/24/25: Tribute to Charles Norman Shay – Part 1

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:00:56 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 11/25/25: Robert Talbot Civil Rights Lecture Series

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:00:19 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 9/30/25: Breaking the Silence 2

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:00:50 +0000

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Based on a letter from the Wolastoqewi-Mothers, Grandmothers and Aunties. Guest/s: Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Rabbi Rachel Isaacs was named one of “America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis” (2014) by the Jewish Daily Forward. Ordained in 2011 by the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she studied as a Wexner Graduate Fellow, Rabbi Isaacs is the spiritual leader of Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville Maine. She is also the inaugural holder of the Dorothy “Bibby” Levine Alfond chair in Jewish Studies, teaching courses on Hebrew, Jewish theology, and Jewish humor. In 2016, she delivered the final Hanukkah benediction of the Obama administration at the White House. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 8/26/25: Breaking the Silence

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00:10 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 7/22/25: Korean & WWII History and Veterans

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: The historic background of Korean and WWII, and some stories of Wabanaki Veterans and their names. Guest/s: Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Prof. Harald Prins, emeritus at Kansas State University. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Maine Currents 7/8/25: “In the Shadow of the Eagle” at the Abbe Museum

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:00:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Amy Browne A new exhibition at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor is named for Donna Loring’s 2008 book, “In the Shadow of the Eagle: A Tribal Representative in Maine”, and curated by Donna (who also hosts Wabanaki Windows here on WERU) and her regular contributor Professor Darren Ranco, among others. A group of folks involved with the exhibition sat down recently to talk about what went into putting it together, the connections with Donna’s book, and how decolonization efforts at the museum are going. Click on the links below for more information about each of the guests. Guests: Donna Loring, former tribal representative to the Maine legislature, Veteran, author/researcher, and award-winning host of Wabanaki Windows on WERU-FM Betsy Richards, Executive Director, Abbe Museum Dr. Aaron Miller, Luce Curator of Exhibits, Abbe Museum Dr. Darren Ranco, Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of Native American Research and co-curator of the exhibition James Francis, Penobscot Nation’s Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation, Tribal Historian, Chair of Penobscot Tribal Rights and Resource Protection Board, and artist whose work is part of the exhibition Wabanaki Windows archives About the Host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices and Maine Currents, she also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and the First Place 2017 Radio News Award from the Maine Association of Broadcasters.

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Wabanaki Windows 6/24/25: Chief Orono and Wabanaki Veterans

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:45 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 5/27/25: Vermont Recognized Tribes

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:00:47 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: The creation of Tribes by the State and what the process is for recognition and how groups of people who have no ancestral history of being Native becoming recognized as Tribes can be harmful to those Tribes who do have a ancestral history and are recognized by other Tribes and the Federal government. Guest/s: Prof Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Mali Obomsawin, is Abenaki and a citizen of the Odanak Nation. She is an internationally renowned musician recently nominated for her work in the film Sugar Cane. Mali is also a Social Justice Activist who is working to bring to light issues that stem from the State Recognition of five Tribes in Vermont Prof. Harald Prins, Emeritus Kansas State University. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 3/25/25: Federal and State Tribal Recognition & The Effects of Creating New Tribes

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:00:36 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Federal and State Tribal Recognition & The Effects of Creating New Tribes a) Historical Background on the issue b) What is required by the Federal Government for Tribal Recognition c) What is required by The States/ What is wrong with States creating new tribes Guest/s: Prof Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Mali Obomsawin, is Abenaki and a citizen of the Odanak Nation. She is an internationally renowned musician recently nominated for her work in the film Sugar Cane. Mali is also a Social Justice Activist who is working to bring to light issues that stem from the State Recognition of five Tribes in Vermont Prof. Harald Prins, Emeritus Kansas State University. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 2/25/25: Native American Citizenship Under the US Constitution

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:00:50 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 12/24/24: Blood Quantum Interview with Carrie Schuettpelz

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 21:00:27 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 11/26/24: Blood Quantum Most Influential Aspects

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:00:09 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 9/24/24: HIDDEN ELEMENTS – Blood Quantum: Part 2

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:00:07 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This part 2 episode will continue to cover Blood Quantum and the influence it has played in the development of our Tribal Communities, membership numbers and our very identities. This is a highly controversial subject, there are no easy answers. We can only give a glimpse of history and our perspectives. Guest/s: Morgan Talty, a Penobscot Nation Tribal Member and an award winning author. He is author of Night of the Living Rez, and his latest book, Fire Exit. Morgan is currently teaching creative writing at the University of Maine. Prof. Harald Prins, Emeritus Kansas State University. Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation and Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 8/27/24: HIDDEN ELEMENTS – Blood Quantum

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:00:55 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 6/25/24: HIDDEN ELEMENTS – Interview with Author Rebecca Clarren about her book “The Cost of Stolen Land: Jews, Lakota, And An American Inheritance.”

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:00:52 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Land deposition west of the Mississippi and how Jewish settlers came to the US and got ‘free land’. The determination by Author Rebecca Clarren to research her families free land and the wealth the land brought to her relatives and how she addressed the her findings and solutions she and her family are implementing. “The Cost of Stolen Land” investigates how 20th-century federal policies that gave her ancestors – Jews fleeing oppression in Russia – free land on the South Dakota prairie and a pathway to the middle class, came at great cost to their Lakota neighbors. The book not only retells this entangled history but grapples with what can be done to reconcile the past. Guest/s: Rebecca Clarren, author of “The Cost of Stolen Land: Jews, Lakota, And An American Inheritance.” Professor Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. Prof Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation and Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. FMI: www.rebecca-clarren.com About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 5/28/24: HIDDEN ELEMENTS – Follow up to Discuss Points From the DeJong Interview We See as Relevant Today

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:25 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: The historic and economic roots of global capitalism and its effect on Land acquisition in Colonial Maine & New England We will look at similarities and differences and how capitalism fueled Colonization. We will look at the 1930’s and 40’s. Guest/s: Prof. Darren Ranco, member of the Penobscot Nation and Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Prof. Harald Prins, emeritus at Kansas State University. FMI: Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show A WhatsApp chat started by some wealthy Americans after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack reveals their focus on Mayor Eric Adams and their work to shape U.S. opinion of the Gaza war. By Hannah Natanson and Emmanuel Felton. Washington Post May 16, 2024 daviddejong.net About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 4/23/24: HIDDEN ELEMENTS – David DeJong Interview on his book titled Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History Of Germany’s Wealthiest Dynasties

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:00:14 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: The historic and economic roots of global capitalism and its effect on Land acquisition in Colonial Maine & New England We will look at similarities and differences and how capitalism fueled Colonization. We will look at the 1930’s and 40’s. Guest/s: David de Jong is a journalist and author. His first book, Nazi Billionaires, was published in the US and the UK by HarperCollins and is being translated in more than twenty languages. He spent four years reporting from Berlin while researching and writing this book. David previously covered European banking and finance from Amsterdam and hidden wealth from New York for Bloomberg News. He lives in Tel Avi. Professor Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands he is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. FMI: daviddejong.net About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 2/27/24: Hidden Elements 2

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:00:02 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 1/23/24: Hidden Elements within the Land Claims and our Colonial System

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:00:16 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: In this episode, we look at the Land Claims through a very different Wabanaki Window. The hidden elements of a global historic and economic perspective. Guest/s: Professor Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands. He is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Emertus at Kansas State University. Professor Darren Ranco, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Our Special Guest will give a view from the Federal Indian Law and Human Rights Perspectives on the Transcripts and Strategic Long Term State Plan to eliminate the Tribes. Special Guest Law Professor/ Attorney Rebecca Tsosie is a Regents Professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. Professor Tsosie, who is of Yaqui descent, is a faculty member for the Indigenous Peoples’ Law and Policy Program at the University of Arizona, and she is widely known for her work in the fields of Federal Indian law and indigenous peoples’ human rights. She has published widely on sovereignty, self-determination, cultural pluralism, environmental policy and cultural rights. She teaches in the areas of Federal Indian Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Critical Race Theory, and Cultural Resources Law. She is a member of the Arizona Bar Association and the California Bar Association. Professor Tsosie serves as a Supreme Court Justice for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and as an Associate Judge on the San Carlos Tribal Court of Appeals. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 10/24/23: ICE Series Review and Final Comments

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:00:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: In this episode we review the readings of the 1942 Transcripts and their incredible revelations of the Long Term Strategic Planning of the State to assimilate and eliminate the Wabanaki Tribes and the impact these discussions have on policy and Tribal State Relations up to this day. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Professor Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands he is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. Professor Darren Ranco, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Our Special Guest will give a view from the Federal Indian Law and Human Rights Perspectives on the Transcripts and Strategic Long Term State Plan to eliminate the Tribes. Special Guest Law Professor/ Attorney Rebecca Tsosie is a Regents Professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. Professor Tsosie, who is of Yaqui descent, is a faculty member for the Indigenous Peoples’ Law and Policy Program at the University of Arizona, and she is widely known for her work in the fields of Federal Indian law and indigenous peoples’ human rights. She has published widely on sovereignty, self-determination, cultural pluralism, environmental policy and cultural rights. She teaches in the areas of Federal Indian Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Critical Race Theory, and Cultural Resources Law. She is a member of the Arizona Bar Association and the California Bar Association. Professor Tsosie serves as a Supreme Court Justice for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and as an Associate Judge on the San Carlos Tribal Court of Appeals. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 9/26/23: Legislative Research Committee Recommendations to the Legislature

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:00:13 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode reveals the conclusions and recommendations the committee makes to the Maine State Legislature. They recommend bills and amendments. The committee was searching for a way to save money for the State since we were in a World War. Their recommendations were accepted by the Legislature and became the long range strategic plan for State Indian Policy. Much like the Nixon tapes these transcripts are a smoking gun that reveal in the Legislators own words a long-range plan to eliminate the Maine Tribes. The Proctor Report used as the basis for future planning and Indian Policy. Procter clearly recommends the elimination of the Tribes and their lands. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Professor Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands he is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. Professor Darren Ranco, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 8/22/23: ICE The Ralph Proctor Transcript, Part II

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:00:42 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode reveals the last part of the third and final Transcript. They are from the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee. The committee was searching for a way to save money for the State since we were in a World War. They discuss ways to do this in these committee meetings. Much like the Nixon tapes these transcripts are a smoking gun that reveal in the Legislators own words a long-range plan to eliminate the Maine Tribes. Ralph Proctor was the researcher hired by the Committee. This Transcript shows the results of Procter’s research, clearly recommending the elimination of the Tribes and their lands. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Joseph Gousse, Attorney Legal researcher and writer Professor Harald Prins, a Native of the Netherlands, a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, and an Emertus at Kansas State University About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 7/20/23: ICE The Ralph Proctor Transcript, Part I

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:00:24 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode reveals the third and final transcript revealing the testimony of Ralph Proctor. Ralph Proctor was hired by the committee to do research and present a detailed report about the history of the Tribes and the responsibility of Maine towards the Tribes. He presents his findings and recommendations to the Committee. These transcripts are from the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee. Much like the Nixon tapes they are a smoking gun that reveal in the Legislators own words a long-range plan to eliminate the Maine Tribes. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Professor Harald Prins, a Native of the Netherlands, a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, and an Emertus at Kansas State University About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows Special 7/20/23: Part 2 – Tribal Issues Update 131st Legislative Session LD 2004 Governor’s Veto Letter

WERU-FM 89.9 — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:00:29 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This show covers the Tribal response to the Governor’s Legislative Veto Letter for LD 2004 “An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations”. There is confusion as to why the Governor would refuse to support the Wabanaki Tribes in their quest for equality with the other 570 Tribes in Indian Country and why she would be against the Wabanaki Tribes having the same access to Federal funds. The Governor wrote a 6-page veto letter to the Maine Legislature with her explanation of why she was vetoing the bill. This show features a detailed Tribal response to that letter and the intended or unintended consequences of the language and flawed reasoning used in the letter. Guest/s: Chief Kirk Francis and Ambassador Maulian Bryant of the Penobscot Nation Attorney Corey Hinton of Drummond and Woodson, a member of the Passamaquoddy Nation FMI: Governor Mills Veto Letter About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows Special 7/19/23: Part 1 – Tribal Issues Update 131st Legislative Session LD 2004 Governor’s Veto Letter

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:00:51 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This show covers the Tribal response to the Governor’s Legislative Veto Letter for LD 2004 “An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations”. There is confusion as to why the Governor would refuse to support the Wabanaki Tribes in their quest for equality with the other 570 Tribes in Indian Country and why she would be against the Wabanaki Tribes having the same access to Federal funds. The Governor wrote a 6-page veto letter to the Maine Legislature with her explanation of why she was vetoing the bill. This show features a detailed Tribal response to that letter and the intended or unintended consequences of the language and flawed reasoning used in the letter. Guest/s: Chief Kirk Francis and Ambassador Maulian Bryant of the Penobscot Nation Attorney Corey Hinton of Drummond and Woodson, a member of the Passamaquoddy Nation FMI: Governor Mills Veto Letter About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 6/27/23: ICE 4 Cowan Transcript

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:00:48 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann, WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode reveals the second of three uncovered Indian transcripts. They are from the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee. The committee was searching for a way to save money for the State since we were in a World War. They discuss ways to do this in these committee meetings. Much like the Nixon tapes these transcripts are a smoking gun that reveal in the Legislators own words a long-range plan to eliminate the Maine Tribes. Frank Cowan was the Attorney General of the State of Maine. This Transcript shows exactly what the AG thought of the Tribes and reveals a stunning lack of knowledge or regard for the Wabanaki people and for what was owed to them by the State of Maine. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court. Attorney Joseph Gousse, Legal researcher and writing specialist has worked with the Maine Wabanaki Truth and reconciliation Commission is a Professor of Business Law in the Maine Community College System. Professors Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands. He is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. Darren Ranco, Member of the Penobscot Nation. He is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Native American Studies at the University of Maine. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 5/23/23: ICE 3 MacDonald Transcript

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 May 2023 20:00:51 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode reveals the first of three uncovered Indian transcripts. They are from the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee. The committee was searching for a way to save money for the State since we were in a World War. They discuss ways to do this in these committee meetings. Much like the Nixon tapes these transcripts are a smoking gun that reveal in the Legislators own words a long-range plan to eliminate the Maine Tribes. MacDonald was the Director of Health and Welfare this was the department the Maine Tribes were placed into for oversight from their previous placement under the Maine Fish and Wildlife Department. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court. Attorney Joseph Gousse, Legal researcher and writing specialist has worked with the Maine Wabanaki Truth and reconciliation Commission is a Professor of Business Law in the Maine Community College System. Professors Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands. He is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. Darren Ranco, Member of the Penobscot Nation. He is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Native American Studies at the University of Maine. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 4/25/23: ICE 2 MacDonald Transcript

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:00:48 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode reveals the first of three uncovered Indian transcripts. They are from the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee. Much like the Nixon tapes these transcripts are a smoking gun that reveal in the Legislators own words a long-range plan to eliminate the Maine Tribes. Guest/s: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court. Attorney Joseph Gousse, Legal researcher and writing specialist has worked with the Maine Wabanaki Truth and reconciliation Commission is a Professor of Business Law in the Maine Community College System. Professors Harald Prins is a Native of the Netherlands. He is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emertus at Kansas State University. Darren Ranco, Member of the Penobscot Nation. He is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Native American Studies at the University of Maine. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 2/28/23: Isolation, Control and Elimination series #1

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:00:43 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This is the first show in a series on 1942 Legislative Transcripts on the Indian Problem Host Donna Loring and her guest Attorney Joseph Gousse discuss the 1942 Legislative Transcripts that were found during research for a new book. The Transcripts outline the State’s Long-range strategy to deal with the Maine Tribes through Isolation, Control and Elimination. The Transcripts are comparable to the Nixon Tapes. -Background of the time 1942 WWII -The formation of the Legislaltive Research Committee and its purpose -Profile of the Committee members -First 17 pages of the MacDonald Transcript before the LRC Guest/s: Attorney Joseph Gousse, Legal researcher and writing specialist. In addition to his private practice he has served as professor of legal Research and Writing and professor of Business Law in the Maine Community College System. Prior to practicing law he worked as a Legislative Researcher for the Maine Wabanaki State Child welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commissiion. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 12/27/22: State of Maine’s attempt to Isolate, Control & Eliminate (ICE) the Wabanaki Tribes

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:00:51 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode is a replay of the audio portion of the Donna M Loring Lecture Series for 2022 titled “One Nation Under Fraud A Remonstrance” It focuses on a few brief excerpts from the 1942 Maine Legislative Transcripts of the Legislative Research Committee of the 90th Legislative Session, Testimony of Norman McDonald, Director of Social Welfare and Frank Cowan the Attorney General et el. Discussing ICE of the Maine Tribes. -Formation of the Research Committee -The purpose of the Committee -Ways to eliminate the Reservations by assimilation, definition of who is an Indian and how to decrease Tribal Membership. This show is the foundational show for a new series beginning in Jan 2023. The series will review the 1942 ICE Legislative Transcripts Guest/s: UNE Professor Jennifer Tuttle, our moderator who is a Dorothy M. Healy Professor of Literature and Health, Director Maine Women Writers Collection. Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Maine House of Representative CoAuthors of One Nation Under Fraud A Remonstrance Honorable Donna Loring Honorable Joseph Gousse Esq. Attorney, Legal research and writing specialist. Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 11/22/22: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2 part series

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:00:05 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This show is the 7th and final show in this 2 part series. On this show we will discuss what we feel are the most important take aways from the series. 1.Land was the very foundation of the Nation Washington was building 2.High points of the history of the sovereignty Process 3.The past is a prologue to the future. Where are we now? Guest/s: Professor Harald Prins is a distinguished professor of Anthropology and an Emeritis at Kansas State University. He is an expert in Wabanaki History. Professor Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Tribal Member and an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine Orono. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 10/25/22: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2 part series

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:08 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2 part series. This show is the 6th show in the part 2 series. On this show we will review the highlights of our past sovereignty series and discuss what we each found most interesting and or important. -The top issues each guest sees as important in the historic Tribal/State Relationship -The important role of Land ownership -The resurrection of Wampum Belt Diplomacy Guest/s: Professor Harald Prins is a distinguished professor of Anthropology and an Emeritis at Kansas State University. He is an expert in Wabanaki History. Professor Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Tribal Member and an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine Orono. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 9/27/22: Maine Indian Land Claims

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:00:53 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: In this episode Professor Harald Prins, Attorney’s Corey Hinton, Sherri Mitchell, and Nicole Friederichs focus in detail on the Maine Indian Land Claims the legal terms used in the act and the effect of the Act on present day Penobscot, Passamaquoddy and Maliseet Communities. What we should do with the Act in the future. -Sovereignty/what it means for Penobscot in the language. -Federal Indian Law and how it is applied if at all. -What should happen with the Land Claims for future consideration. Guest/s: Professor Harald Prins is a distinguished professor of Anthropology and an Emeritis at Kansas State University. He an expert in Wabanaki History. Sherri Mitchell Esq. is a member of the Penobscot Nation. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, magna cum laude and received her Juris Doctorate and a certificate in Indigenous People’s Law and Policy from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Corey Hinton Esq. is a citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe from Pleasant Point. He is also an attorney at the law firm of Drummond Woodsum, where he leads the firm’s Tribal Nations practice group. Nicole Friederichs Esq is a Practitioner-in-Residence at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA where she teaches Federal Indian Law and directs the Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Clinic. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 8/23/22: Rebroadcast

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:00:59 +0000

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Wabanaki Windows 7/26/22: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2 part series.

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:00:58 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. The issue this month is: Sovereignty and its meaning. This show is the 4th show in the part 2 series. Tribal Sovereignty was never recognized by the State. This non-recognition was used to Control and marginalize the Tribes and as Dr. Ranco suggested this attitude is embedded into the DNA of the State. The refusal of the State to recognize our sovereignty has kept the State in control and allowed it to enrich itself at the Tribes expense. We will follow this thread of State enrichment at Tribal expense. -The historic blue print the state followed to keep control -Land Claims issues that kept the Tribes in poverty -Present effect of the Land Claims good and bad Guests: Professor Harald Prins is a distinguished professor of Anthropology and an Emeritis at Kansas State University. He is an expert in Wabanaki History. Professor Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Tribal Member and an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine Orono. Maria Girouard is a Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, she is the Executive Director of Wabanaki Reach, A statewide organization working towards truth, healing and change. She has a master’s degree in history. Her thesis was written on the Land Claims Act. She continues to research the Act. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 6/28/22: The Meaning of Sovereignty

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:00:41 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. The issue this month is: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2 part series. This show is the 3rd show in the part 2 series. In this episode Professors Harald Prins, Darren Ranco and Host Donna Loring discuss the on going historical develops between the Wabanaki Tribes of Maine and the State. The meaning of Sovereignty from the Tribal perspective and from the State’s perspective. Two very different views resulting in years of conflict and litigation. This show continues to look at the Land Claims Settlement Act. This Act defines the present relationship between the Wabanaki Tribes and the State of Maine. We follow the thread from the John Deane’s Letter of 1829 to the Land Claims Settlement of 1980. We will clearly see why this Act was allowed to become law. Key Discussion Points: 1. John Deane’s Coercive Plan 2. State of Maine’s Coercive Plan laid out in 1942 3. Culmination of those plans with the signing of the 1980 Settlement Act Guests: Professor Harald Prins is a distinguished professor of Anthropology and an Emeritis at Kansas State University. He is an expert in Wabanaki History. Professor Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Tribal Member and an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine Orono. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022

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Wabanaki Windows 5/24/22: Tribal Sovereignty in Maine

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:00:15 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. The issue this month is: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2-part series. We discuss the Maine Land Claims Settlement Act and its effect on Maine Tribal Sovereignty. We look at Act from a different perspective not just who got what but what was happening on a Federal level at the time of the Maine Land Claims Settlement Act. Key Discussion Points: 1. National Events in Indian Country in the 1940’s -1980 2. Maine State Court Case Opinions prior to 1980 ACT 3.Micmac Settlement Act how its different Guests: Profs Harald Prins and Darren Ranco. Prof Prins is a native of the Netherlands he is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and an Emeritus at Kansas State Univ.. Professor Darren Ranco is a member of the Penobscot Nation and an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 4/26/22: Sovereignty and its Meaning: A 2-part series.

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:00:38 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann WERU Orland Maine and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG Portland Portland Maine. Music for the show was from the CD Dream Walk by Rolfe Richter Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. The issue this month is: Sovereignty and its meaning: A 2-part series. This show is the first show of the part 2 series. In this episode Professors Harald Prins, Darren Ranco and Host Donna Loring discuss the on going historical develops between the Wabanaki Tribes of Maine and the State. The meaning of Sovereignty from the Tribal perspective and from the State’s perspective. Two very different views resulting in years of conflict and litigation. This show details the time period in the early 1970’s leading up to the Land Claims Settlement Act and Act that has been used as a club to subjugate the Wabanaki Tribes. Key Discussion Points: -Economic environment in the early 1970’s -State Court cases that shaped the relationship between the State and the Tribes -State of Maine Civil Rights Commission Report of 1974 tells the true state of the Tribes at the time. Guests: Professor Harald Prins is a distinguished professor of Anthropology and an Emeritis at Kansas State University. He an expert in Wabanaki History. Professor Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Tribal Member and an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine Orono. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 3/22/22: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (12th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:00:14 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG Key Discussion Points: a) Newly discovered George Washington Letter b) Doctrine of Discovery/Indians not taxed c) Sovereignty Lessons learned in Part 1 Guests: Professors Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History University of Nebraska, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 2/22/22: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (11th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:00:29 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG -The time period between the 50’s and the 70’s -Policy and bills used to Terminate the Maine Tribes -Importance of Allies Guests: Professors Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History University of Nebraska, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 1/25/22: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (10th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:00:18 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG -Early 20th Century issues -Citizenship Choices -Contradictions/Proctor Report 1942 Guests: Professors Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History University of Nebraska, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 12/28/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ series 9

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:00:28 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG -The Maine historic environment of the 1800’s setting the stage for Indian court cases -Murch v Tomer 1842 first important precedent setting case for Maine Indian Law -State v Newell 1892 resulting devasting court opinion Guests: Professor Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History Emeritus at Kansas State University. Associate Professor of Anthropology Darren Ranco, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, Chair of Native American Studies University of Maine Orono. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 11/23/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (8th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:00:36 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG -Rise of the Timber Industry -Rising power of Indian Agents -State’s effort to replace sovereignty with Guardianship Guests: Professor Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History Emeritus at Kansas State University. Associate Professor of Anthropology Darren Ranco, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, Chair of Native American Studies University of Maine Orono. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 10/26/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (7th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:00:53 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG -John Deane’s letter to Maine Governor and Executive Council 1830 -The failure of his mission to purchase the two Lower Townships -His recommendations of a Coercive system to control the Tribes Guests: Professors Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History Emeritus Kansas State University, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 7/27/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (6th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:00:33 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart, WMPG and Joel Mann, WERU -Importance of language of using “Indians Not Taxed” -Surveying the Penobscot Islands -Importance of the four Townships & the River Guests: Professor Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History Emeritus Kansas State University, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native University of Maine and Asoc Prof Micah Pawling History and Native American Studies at the University of Maine. American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 6/22/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (5th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:00:36 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart of WMPG and Joel Mann WERU ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (5th in a series) -Maine Constitution/ Framers /writers -Structural Racism/Internal Colonialism -Omission of Wabanaki History from History Books Guests: Professor Harald Prins is a professor emeritus at Kansas State University, historian and expert on Wabanaki History University of Nebraska, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows Special 6/6/21: Native American Holocaust in Canada and the United States

WERU-FM 89.9 — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:09:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Production assistance: Jessica Lockart of WMPG and Joel Mann WERU Native American Holocaust in Canada and the United States: Deaths of 215 Aboriginal Children in Residential School in British Columbia/ Rebroadcast of our Kevin Annett Interview done in February of 2012 -Influence of Doctrine of Discovery on the creation of residential schools -Genocide and it’s meaning -What is happening today to bring the perpetrators to justice Guest: Clergyman Kevin Annett, who has spent many years researching and interviewing traumatized Native students of these schools. Resources: www.KevinAnnett.com www.itccs.org www.hiddennolonger.com (includes documentary film Unrepentant) www.hiddenfromhistory.org And see this Introductory video on Genocide in Canada: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqPIh-267fg&feature=related About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 5/25/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (4th in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 25 May 2021 20:00:10 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring -1775/1776/1818/1820 Treaties -Maine’s Constitution -Effort to eliminate Tribal Sovereignty Guests: Professor Harald Prins is a professor emeritus at Kansas State University, historian and expert on Wabanaki History University of Nebraska, Dr. Darren Ranco, Asoc Prof of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs University of Maine About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 4/27/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (3rd in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Program Topic: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (3rd in a series) -Washington’s perspective on Indian Nations -Western Expansion/Nation Building -Importance of Sovereignty as a tool Guests: Collin Calloway, Professor of History and Native Studies at Dartmouth and author of “The Indian World of George Washington Professor Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History Kansas State University About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 3/23/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (2nd in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:00:20 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring -Washington’s Obsession with Land -Property vs Land -Capitalism’s role Guest: Collin Calloway, Professor of History and Native Studies at Dartmouth and author of “The Indian World of George Washington, Professor Harald Prins Historian and expert on Wabanaki History Kansas State University About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows 2/23/21: ‘Unpacking Sovereignty’ (1st in a series)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:00:59 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Key Discussion Points: -Washington’s perspective on Indians -Land and it’s importance -Tribal Diplomacy Guests: Collin Calloway, Professor of History and Native Studies at Dartmouth and author of “The Indian World of George Washington; Harald Prins Dutch anthropologist and expert on Wabanaki History Kansas State University About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life’s work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas

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Wabanaki Windows RETURNS! 1/26/21 Highlighting a role model for youth: Firefly/ Jason Brown

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:00:38 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Who is Jason Brown? What is his legacy? How does he see his creative work in the future? Guest: Jason Brown/ stage name Firefly, Penobscot Tribal Member

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Wabanaki Windows 11/19/19: Honoring a Role Model and Sports Hero – Andrew Sockalexis

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greenman Who is Andrew Sockalexis? What is his legacy? How is his legacy celebrated today? Guests: James Francis, Director Penobscot Nation Cultural and History Department Christopher Sockalexis, Penobscot Tribal Member

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Wabanaki Windows 8/20/19: Native American Waiver program/ Maine Indian History Committee

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:00:27 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greenman Native Waiver program history/ requirements / how to apply/ LD291, Maine Indian History teaching in public schools a) Who is eligible for the Waiver? b) What is the process c) What is the Department of Education doing to reach the Maine Public Schools? Guests: Dr. Darren Ranco, University of Maine Chair of Native American Programs John Bear Mitchell, Outreach & Coordinator of Maine Native Scholarship Program, Native Student Development Dr. Pender Makin, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education

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Wabanaki Windows 4/16/19

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:00:12 +0000

Changing Atmosphere in Augusta. Mascot and other Legislative issues before the State Legislature Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: Progress of the Mascot Issue? Current Native issues Present environment in Augusta for Native Issues Guest: Ambassador Maulain Dana

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Wabanaki Windows 1/15/19

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:44 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann On going Mascot issue at Skowhegan: Mascots and the community that refuses to change them Key Discussion Points: Why are Mascots not honoring Native People? The history of educating the schools in Maine What will happen next to address the use of the mascot in Skowhegan? Guests: Dr. Darren Ranco is a faculty member with the University of Maine’s Department of Anthropology, as well as the Chair of Native American Programs and Coordinator of Native American Research. Maulian Dana, Penobscot Nation Ambassador

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Wabanaki Windows 9/18/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:00:15 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne What’s wrong with Mascots? Why are Mascots harmful to Native Youth? How was the issue brought forward to schools with Native mascots. What is currently being done to educate the public? What you can do to help. Guests: Ambassador Maulian Dana Penobscot Nation Dr. Darren Ranco Director of the Wabanaki Center /Associate Professor of Anthropology UMO James Francis, Director of the Cultural and Historic preservation Department Penobscot Nation.

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Wabanaki Windows 8/21/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Daniella Zalckman photo journalist/Indian Boarding Schools and their Colonial effect on generations in various Countries. Key Discussion Points: a) Daniella’s educational background/what led her into photo-journalism. b) Why did she choose Indian Boarding Schools as a topic c) She explains her award winning creative process in developing the photo project d) The importance of the stories being told. Guest: Daniella Zalcman, multi award winning photo Journalist FMI and to view Daniella Zalcman’s work: dan.iella.net instagram.com/dzalcman twitter.com/dzalcman signsofyouridentity.com instagram.com/signsofyouridentity twitter.com/signsofidentity

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Wabanaki Windows 7/17/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:00:24 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Making of Birch Bark Canoes How important were Birch Bark Canoes? What were the various materials used? What was the process? Guests: James Francis, Penobscot Nation Historian and Cultural Director for the Penobscot Nation Butch Phillips, Penobscot Nation Tribal Elder

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Wabanaki Windows 6/19/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:00:29 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Does the US Constitution protect Native Americans? Key Discussion Points: How does the normal US Citizen view the Constitution? Does the Bill Of Rights Cover Native People? Why do we need the Indian Civil Rights Act? Guests: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court James Campbell, host of Notes from the Electric Cottage, WERU, Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native Programs and Director of the Wabanaki Center University of Maine Orono. Law professor Robert J. Miller Sandra Day O’connor College of Law Arizona State and Adjunct faculty at Lewis and Clark School of Law Portland Oregon. Suggested Resources: www.encyclopedia.com/politics/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/american-indians-and-constitution www.flashpointmag.com/amindus.htm

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Wabanaki Windows 5/15/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 May 2018 14:00:35 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Handling of Penobscot Cultural Materials: Historic signing of MOU between UMO & Penobscot Nation -Background of the signing of the MOU -Areas of Clarification and agreement -Standard practices agreed upon -Recognition and Respect for Penobscot Culture Guests: Ambassador Maulian Dana, Penobscot Nation Dr. Darren Ranco Wabanaki and George Mitchell Center Dr. Jane Anderson New York University

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Wabanaki Windows 4/17/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Opioid Epidemic in Maine and Native Communities Key Discussion Points: a) What are the drugs of choice? b) What are their effects on Family and Communities? c) Recovery over Incarceration d) Justice System and an Alternative Solution Guests: Professor Marcella Sorg, Research Professor, Anthropology Consultant with the Office of the Chief Medical Examer Robert Bryant, Police Chief Penobscot Nation Resources: Treatment Courts in National Spotlight www.nadcp.org/press/treatment-courts-in-national-spotlight/ www.drug-rehabs.org/Maine-Limestone-drug-rehab-treatment.htm www.bangorrecovery.org

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Wabanaki Windows 2/20/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:00:28 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greenman Indigenous wisdom and spiritualism: Sherri Mitchell’s new book Sacred Instructions Key Discussion Points: a) background and foundation b) Understanding where we are now c) The Path Forward Guest: Sherri Mitchell esq. Author of Sacred Instructions

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Wabanaki Windows 1/16/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:00:16 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Decolonization What is the definition of Decolonization? Can we Decolonize our Institutions of power such as our government and our Universities? How do we effect change is it possible? Guests: Ambassador Maulian Dana of the Penobscot Nation Dr. Darren Ranco, Wabanaki Center University of Maine Orono Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson, University of Alberta Canada Cinnamon Catlin-Leguto, Director of the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor Maine

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Wabanaki Windows 11/22/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:00:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Current Mascot Issue in Wells and Skowhegan Maine: Mascot symbolism and effects on young people Key Discussion Points: What is wrong with using Sports Team Mascots? Events in Wells and Skowhegan? How does mascot symbolism effect the future of Native youth? Guests: Penobscot Nation Ambassador Maulian Dana Dr. Darren Ranco University of Maine Wabanaki Center Dr. Maureen Smith Retired, Former Director of Native Studies, University of Maine Orono

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Wabanaki Windows 8/15/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:00:25 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Nationally renowned Native Playwright William YellowRobe Jr. Key Discussion Points: a) William YellowRobe’s experience in play writing b) William Yellowrobe will do a short Reading of his play ‘Half Truth’ c) What prompted the creation of this play? d) What is the meaning of the play? Guest: William YellowRobe Jr.

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Wabanaki Windows 6/20/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:00:58 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann Native Prophecies/ Opening of the Eastern Door -What are some of the prophecies? -Are they relevant to current events? -What choices do we have today according to prophecy? Guest: Sherri Mitchell Esq. Penobscot Tribal member, Attorney and Founder of Land Peace Foundation FMI: healingturtleisland.org/ www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/prophecy/prophecies.html The Mishomis book:the voice of the Ojubway by Edward Benton-banai

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Wabanaki Windows 4/18/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greeman Program Topic: Indian Child Welfare Act Key Discussion Points: What is the Indian Child Welfare Act? (ICWA) What is Goldwater Institute? Why is it against ICWA? Why is ICWA so important to Tribal Nations? Guests: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Sherri Mitchell Esq. Penobscot Tribal member and Attorney Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap

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Wabanaki Windows 3/22/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Guest Cohost: Sherri Mitchell Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Maine Indian Tribal State Commission/Suffolk University Law Report Program Topic: History of Maine Indian Tribal State Commission/ Results if Law Study Key Discussion Points: a) What is MITSC? b) What was the Suffolk Law Report about. c) What were the conclusions Guests: Nicole Friedrichs J.D.,LLM in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Jamie Bissonnette, Chair of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission FMI: maineindianclaims.omeka.net/

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Wabanaki Windows 1/17/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:00:06 +0000

Producer: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Dawnland Voices Anthology and Wabanaki News Papers and News Letters by New England Native Authors Program Topic: Native Writers and Tribal Community News Key Discussion Points: a) What is the Anthology Dawnland Voices about? Who contributed b) What can we learn about Native Communities from those articles in the book? c) What can we learn about the recent past from a New England Native Perspective in the News Papers and Letters written by New England Native authors? Guests: Dr. Siobhan Senier, Associate professor, English and Women’s Studies University of New Hamshire Pam Outdusis Cunningham, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member, Council Member, Master Basket Maker. Carol Dana, Penobscot Nation Elder, Story Teller and Penobscot Language expert Websites for more information: dawnlandvoices.org/collections/items/browse dawnlandvoices.org/ dawnlandvoices.org/the-book/

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Wabanaki Windows 11/15/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:00:45 +0000

Producer: Donna Loring Guest Host: Amy Browne Studio Engineer: John Greenman Topics: What’s happening at Standing Rock currently and local solidarity efforts Racism associated with Trump’s campaign and future concerns Guests: Dawn Neptune Adams, Sunlight Media Collective, Penobscot Nation Sherri Mitchell, Indigenous Rights Attorney, Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 10/18/16 (Originally aired: 11/20/12)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:00:59 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Holidays and Native American Stereotypes Program Topic: October and November Holidays Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month a) What is the image of Native People projected by these holidays b) What is the myth about Thanksgiving c) What lessons can we learn from this Guests: Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine Orono Jamie Bisonnette, Chair of the Maine Indian Tribal State NOTE: This program originally aired 11/20/12

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Wabanaki Windows 9/20/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:01:23 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: North Dakota Access Pipeline part 2 Program Topic: Largest gathering of Tribes in 100 years Key Discussion Points: a) Any new developments in the courts b) Corporate Oil and it’s destruction of Native Land? c) Attempt to cover up its use of force against Native people at site d) What can we do to support the Human and Civil Rights of the Tribes? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Esq.Director of the Land Peace Foundation. she is a Native Rights and Environmental Activist and a Penobscot Nation Tribal Member Former Passamaquoddy Tribal Representative Matt Dana just back from Standing Rock Tara Houska, Tribal Rights Attorney and National Campaigns Director for Honor the Earth working closely with Winona LaDuke. Tara is at the Standing Rock Camp site.

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Wabanaki Windows Special Report 9/12/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:00:58 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineers: Amy Browne & Matt Murphy Issue: North Dakota Access Pipeline– Largest gathering of Tribes in 100 years Key Discussion Points: a) Corporate Oil and it’s destruction of Native Land? b) Attempt to cover up its use of force against Native people at site c) What can we do to support the Human and Civil Rights of the Tribes? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Esq., Director of the Land Peace Foundation. she is a Native Rights and Environmental Activist and a Penobscot Nation Tribal Member Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson University of Alberta, Penobscot Nation Tribal Member Chief Kirk Francis, Chief of the Penobscot Nation FMI: www.seveneaglesmedia.org/ www.democracynow.org/ www.honorearth.org/ www.btlonline.org/2016/seg/160916bf-btl-hall.html bsnorrell.blogspot.com/ www.facebook.com/RedWarriorCamp

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Wabanaki Windows 8/16/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: The production of The Transformer Tales Play Key Discussion Points: What is the story based on? What lessons were learned from the play Will Glooskape return? Guests: Amy Roeder, Director, of the play Carol Dana, Penobscot Language expert/Consultant Carmella Bear, Penobscot youth actor Margo Lukens, Prof Consultant View the Skicin Generation music video mentioned on the show : www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJPy_z29Hw

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Wabanaki Windows 7/19/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:00:21 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Issue: River case, East West Highway and the Settlement Act Program Topic: River Case/Environment Key Discussion Points: a) Where are we now with the River Case? b) How does the East West Highway issue connect with the River Case? c) How does the Settlement Act affect the case? Guest: Sherri Mitchell, Director of the Land Peace Foundation

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Wabanaki Windows 6/21/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:00:44 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Issue: River case update/ Tribal Representatives Program Topic: River case and Tribal State issues Key Discussion Points: a) What is the current status of the River case? b) What is the current status of the Tribal Representatives c) How will the Tribes move forward outside of the State Legislature Guests: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 4/19/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:00:27 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Mascot issue Program Topic: Mascot issue Skowhegan High school Key Discussion Points: a) why is the mascot issue so i b) why being used as a mascot is so offensive c) next steps/how to help Guest: Maulian Dana Smith Watch a video of this interview, here: www.seveneaglesmedia.org/videogallery/mascot-issue/

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Wabanaki Windows 3/15/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:00:26 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Native American slavery in New England Key Discussion Points: a) Background, slavery in Europe, UK, Spain, Africa and Caribbean b) Economics of slavery in New England c) Slavery as the cause of Pequot and King Phillips Wars e) Wabanaki influence on British policy towards Indian slavery and later influence on African slavery during the Civil War and in Court cases afterwards Guest: Dr. Margaret Ellen Newell, Associate Professor of History at Ohio State University and author of ‘Brethren by Nature’ about New England Indians, Colonists, and the Origins of American Slavery

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Wabanaki Windows 2/16/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:00:09 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: River Sovereignty Program Topic: Penobscot Nation V Mills et els. Key Discussion Points: Case background Court findings Choices moving forward Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 11/17/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:00:24 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: 50th Anniversary of Peter Francis Murder at Peasant Point/Creation of a Joint Investigative Task Force by United South and Eastern Tribes/ First time in history to investigate crimes against their own Tribal members Program Topic: Searching for Justice for family and community Key Discussion Points: a) Establishment of a United South and Eastern Tribes Investigative Task Force b) Investigate what happened and the effects of a failed justice system c) Task Force as model for rest of Indian Country Guests: Michael Corey Hinton, Great grandson of Peter Francis and an attorney for Akin Gump a prestigious law firm in Washington DC Penobscot Nation Chief, Kirk Francis USET Chair of its Criminal Justice Committee Robert Bryant

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Wabanaki Windows 10/20/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:00:43 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Seven Eagles Media and N”We Jinan Youth Project with David Hodges Program Topic: Creating Original Songs Key Discussion Points: Is there hidden talent in Native Communities ready to be discovered? How does this enhance the self- image of Native Youth? Does this opportunity give them an out let for their Talents and hope for the future? Guests: David Hodges, Music Educator and Hip Hop Artist from Montreal Quebec Julian Loring, a Young Adult Rapper and Penobscot Nation Tribal Member FMI: www.facebook.com/werufm www.facebook.com/nwejinan

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Wabanaki Windows 9/15/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Environmental issues and update on River case Program Topic: Environment and Wabanaki Struggles for Clean Water Key Discussion Points: a) Historic background on Environmental issues vs State b) Working with Allies c) Action we can take to educate the public Guests: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation Maria Girouard, Penobscot Tribal Member and Founder of Dawnland Environmental Defense

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Wabanaki Windows 7/21/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:00:03 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ Newly Appointed Dean of the Maine School of Law/ Director of Admissions Key Discussion Points: a) Getting to know the New Dean and Director of Admissions b) New programs / future Projects and Community outreach c) Admissions process and Financial Aide available to students Guests: A) Danielle Conway, Dean of the Maine School of Law B) Caroline Wilshusen, Director of Admissions

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Wabanaki Windows 6/16/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:00:15 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ State Tribal Relations update Program Topic: Tribal/State Relations Recent Developments Key Discussion Points: a) Background leading up to permanent break with the State b) Issues of Sovereignty, The meaning of the word c) The Permanent withdrawal of the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Representatives from the Maine State Legislature Guest: Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 5/19/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 May 2015 14:00:46 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: TRC (Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission) Findings Key Discussion Points: a) TRC Background b) Commission work in various Tribal Communities c) Commission Findings Guests: Carol Wishcamper TRC Commissioner Maria Girouard, Former co-host and Penobscot Tribal Member/REACH Wellness Coordinator

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Wabanaki Windows 4/21/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:00:24 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greenman Issue: Racism in its various forms Program Topic: Racism in places of power Key Discussion Points: a) What is the definition of Racism? b) Is there Racism in our Institutions of power such as our government and our law enforcement agencies? c) How do we recognize it and address it? Guests: (A) Professor David Gillborn Director, Centre for Research in Race & Education Editor, ‘Race Ethnicity and Education’ Department of Education & Social Justice School of Education University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK (B) Penobscot Nation Police Chief Robert Bryant

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Wabanaki Windows 2/17/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:00:03 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Environmental/Allies/River (EAR) Program Topic: Land Claims compare and contrasting Media then and now Key Discussion Points: a) Media environment existing around the Land Claims in the 60’s and 70’s b) Media environment existing today c) Importance of Allies in educating and the public and advocating for issues Guest: Maria Girouard PPH Article: Maine Voices: State should drop lawsuit that would grab river from Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 12/16/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:00:28 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne From Donna Loring: On December 20th 2011 we did a show with a group called the Portagers. The Portagers were members of Senior College who were lead and taught by Christina Looper Baker. Christina passed away on Jan18th 2013 from complications of a stroke. At that time she was advocating for Wabanaki people. She wanted the historic truth to be taught in our schools and Native voices to be heard. The Portagers have continued on and are still meeting and addressing issues in support of Wabanaki People. We are re-airing that show today in her memory as a tribute to her tireless advocacy for truth and justice for the Wabanaki people. This program is dedicated to the memory of my friend and fellow advocate Christina Looper Baker. I know She would want me to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays ! You can find the archive of the original broadcast here: Wabanaki Windows 12/20/11

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Wabanaki Windows 11/18/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:00:09 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Review of Tribal State issues with Re-elected Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation Program Topic: Challenges facing the Maine Tribes in 2014 Key Discussion Points: a) What was the Tribal State Relationship over the past decade? b) What if anything has changed? c) What is happening with the River Case? e) How can we change things for the better? Guest: Re-elected Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 10/21/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:00:35 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Fifty Years of history and injustice for Passamaquoddy Tribe Program Topic: Passamaquoddy history mid 1960’s Key Discussion Points: a) Woodard”s series of 29 chapters of Unsettled in the Portland Press Herald/ Racism in the surrounding community b) Fairness in law enforcement/emergency services/judicial system c) Will there ever be justice for this community? Guest: Colin Woodard, award winning writer and journalist for the Portland Press Hareld

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Wabanaki Windows 8/19/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:00:06 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Historical background of the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act/ Manahan letter Maine Indian Land Claims what was it like back then? Key Discussion Points: What was the racial tone at that time? What was the media saying? How does this relate to the Manahan editorial? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, esq. Penobscot Nation Tribal Member and Director of the Land Peace Foundation Maria Girouard, Native Rights and Environmental Activist and Penobscot Nation Tribal Member

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Wabanaki Windows 7/15/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:00:09 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women in Canada Key Discussion Points: a) Royal Canadian Mounted Police Report b) Meaning of Report Statistics c) Is a national inquiry needed? Guests: Assistant Professor Rebecca Sockbeson, Penobscot Tribal member University of Alberta Ca Associate Professor Alex Wilson, Cree Tribal member Manitoba Ca, University of Saskatchewan Ca

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Wabanaki Windows 6/17/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:00:25 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Maine Indian Land Claims and REACH Key Discussion Points: a) Historical Context of the Maine Land Claims Settlement Act b) State of Maine’s Paradigm towards the Maine Tribes c) Truth and Reconciliation’s REACH Organization Guests: Maria Girouard, Penobscot Nation Tribal Council Member and REACH Coordinator

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Wabanaki Windows 4/15/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:00:23 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Wabanaki /State TRC Progress Program Topic: TRC REACH and The Commission Key Discussion Points: a) What is REACH/Meaning of the word b) The Commission and the experience of being a TRC Commissioner c) What lessons can were learned from this Guests: Esther Attean, Passamaquoddy Tribal member/ staff member of Muskie Institute USM and REACH Maria Girouard, Penobscot Tribal/Council member and REACH Wellness Coordinator Mathew Dunlap/ Secretary of State of Maine/Commission member

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Wabanaki Windows 3/18/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:00:07 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) and Museums Program Topic:THPO duties Key Discussion Points: a) Duties as Museum Educator b) Mystic Museum, Pequot Museum, Bangor Historical and Abbe c) Various Programs and projects Guests: Jennifer Pictou, Member Aroostook Band of Micmacs and Tribal THPO

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Wabanaki Windows 2/18/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:00:54 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Current issues fro the Penobscot Nation and the Wabanaki Tribes in Maine Program Topic: Present Tribal State Relations Key Discussion Points: a) History of current controversial issues b) A discussion of the River Case, Elvers Issue, CDC case c) Involvement of the AG/What should we do? Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Indian Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 1/21/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:00:35 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Cultural Historic Preservation Projects for the Penobscot Nation Key Discussion Points: a) Tribal Preservation Officer’s responsibilities b) Preserving old Photos and Stories that go with them c) Recreation of the Ancient Tribal Chief’s Cuffs and Collar and headdress and their meaning. Guests: James Francis, Director of the Cultural Historic Preservation Department/Penobscot Chris Sockalexis, Tribal Preservation Officer

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Wabanaki Windows 9/17/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:00:19 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: National level issues Program Topic: Major issues facing the Penobscot Nation on a National level Key Discussion Points : a) Background of Federal/ State and Land Claims of the Penobscot Nation b) Efforts to improve the self- determination of the tribe c) Maine Indian Land Claims controversial issues d) Federal Indian Law is not being applied in Maine Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 8/20/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:00:49 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Update of TRC project and International implications Key Discussion Points : What has happened since Oct 16,2012 How visible is this project on an international level Is Genocide accurate in describing what happened to Native people in the US? How can we be allies? Guests: Esther Attean, Passamaquoddy Tribal Member/Staff member for Muskie Institute and a convening member of the Tribal/State Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Bennett Collins, Research Assistant, University of St. Andrews Scotland, writing a research paper about the Wabanaki TRC process with Professor Alison Watson and Professor Sioban McEvoy-Levy to be presented at the International Studies Association Conference In Toronto Canada next year.

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Wabanaki Windows 7/16/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:00:54 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Historic Novel Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Program Topic: Abandoned and Homeless Children from 1854-1929 Key Discussion Points : a) Children were boarded on trains and sent west to live with adopted families for labor or to be part of the family but most of the children were adopted to work on the family farms etc. b) Thousands of children were sent out west without any contact or communication with their birth parents, mostly as a result of parental loss or neglect. c) Majority of Children were Irish Immigrants d) Christina Baker Kline talks about writing and some ways to put your ideas on paper Guest: A) Christina Baker Kline is a Novelist, her book Orphan Train was on the NY Times Best Seller List for six weeks and in the USA Today best seller list for over twenty weeks To find out more about Christina Baker Kline you can go to the following sites: www.apbspeakers.com/speaker/christina-baker-kline About

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Wabanaki Windows 5/21/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Economic equality Program Topic: Major issues facing the Penobscot Nation in the area of economic progress Key Discussion Points : a) Background of economic state of the Penobscot Nation b) Efforts to improve the economic condition of the tribe c) Gaming as the biggest and most controversial issue d) Gaming in Maine today and where are the tribal interests Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 4/16/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:11 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Poems written by Wabanaki youth Key Discussion Points : a) Cultural differences in expression b) Teachers need to understand the differences c) Wabanki youth write from a different perspective d) Teachers need to be open to learn other ways of learning and writing Guests: Roger Paul, Teacher at Indian Island School and the University of Maine, Malanie Ruark, Teacher at Old Town High School, Students Kahlan Newsom, Sarah Fields

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Wabanaki Windows 2/19/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:42 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice, Global effects and effects here in Maine Key Discussion Points : a) Global Indigenous resource issues and Environmental Justice issue how they connect b) How both issues effect the US, Canada and Maine c) Specific environmental projects here in Maine and their potential effects d) What we can do to address these issues Guests: Sherri Mitchell esq. Penobscot Nation Tribal Member and Director of the Land Peace Foundation Maria Girouard, Native Rights and Environmental Activist and Penobscot Nation Tribal Member

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Wabanaki Windows 1/15/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:00:52 +0000

Producer/Host: Maria Girouard Engineer: Amy Browne Issue/Topic: Idle No More What is “Idle No More”? How did it begin? What issues are confronted in this movement? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Director of the Land Peace Foundation Jules Koostachin, Indigenous Rights Activist & Educator, Attawapeskat First Nations Citizen

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Wabanaki Windows 11/20/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:00:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Holidays and Native American Stereotypes Program Topic: October and November Holidays Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month a) What is the image of Native People projected by these holidays b) What is the myth about Thanksgiving c) What lessons can we learn from this Guests by name and affiliation: A) Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine Orono B) Jamie Bisonnette, Chair of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission C ) Dr. Alex Wilson, University of Saskatchewan Canada

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Wabanaki Windows 10/16/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ State Truth and Reconciliation Commission appointments Program Topic: Duties of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners Key Discussion Points: a) Historic background b) Application process/how the commissioners will be chosen c) The commissioners Qualifications/ job description and expectations Guests: A) Esther Attean B) Arla Patch Call In Program: No

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Wabanaki Windows 8/21/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Duties of a Tribal Chief/ Contemporary issues of the Penobscot Nation Key Discussion Points: a) Chief’s oath of office b) Past challenges c) Penobscot Nation’s future Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation Call In Program: No

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Wabanaki Windows 7/17/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:00:25 +0000

Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Higher Education and issues surrounding it for Native People *Importance of Education for Native People and their communities *Life lessons and experiences leading to decision to seek a higher education *Barriers faced within the educational system and being able to overcome them *Importance of weaving native ways of thinking into educational papers and policy Guest: Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson, Member of the Penobscot Nation and faculty member at the University of Alberta Canada Call In Program: No

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Wabanaki Windows 6/19/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:00:54 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki Youth writers Program Topic: Wabanaki Youth Writers Project Key Discussion Points: a) History Reading Group’s writings and lessons learned b) Poetry readings of Youth’s work c) Suggestions to teachers of Wabanaki Youth Guests: gkisedtanamiook, Adjunct faculty member University of Maine One of the Program mentors and advisers Paul Frost Retired University of Maine faculty member Mentor and advisor For more information about the project contact: gkisedtanamoogk@umit.maine.edu Resource article: www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3147 This URL should take you to an article titled Indian Education for All: Grounded in Place and Culture, published on the National Writing Project website. If the link fails, Google will not.

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Wabanaki Windows 2/28/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:27 +0000

Program Name: Wabanaki Windows Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Native American Holocaust in Canada and the United States Key Discussion Points: a) Influence of Doctrine of Discovery on the creation of residential schools b) Genocide and it’s meaning c) What is happening today to bring the perpetrators to justice Guests by name and affiliation: A) Clergyman Kevin Annett Who has spent many years researching and interviewing traumatized Native students of these schools. Call In Program: No Resources: www.KevinAnnett.com www.itccs.org www.hiddennolonger.com (includes documentary film Unrepentant) www.hiddenfromhistory.org And see this Introductory video on Genocide in Canada:

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Wabanaki Windows 1/17/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:11 +0000

Broadcast Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Program Topic: William Yellowrobe Jr. Key Discussion Points: a) William Yellowrobe’s background b) Plays writing as a tool for social messages c) Play writing process Guest: William Yellowrobe Jr./ Preeminent National Playwright Call In Program: No Political Broadcast: No Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne

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Wabanaki Windows 12/20/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:52 +0000

Broadcast Time: 10:00AM Program Topic: Peace and reconciliation between Maine Native People and the European Invaders Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) History Reading Group’s writings and lessons learned b) Dramatic Readings c) White Privilege Guests by name and affiliation: A) Christina Baker, Senior College Instructor, former Maine State Legislator B) Anne Stebbins Funderburk/ Baskets C) Bettye Worcester/ Portage D) BarbaraMcLeod/ My Portage E) Judy DeLongTraveling Light F) Bill and Sue Clark/ Red Girl’s Reasoning G) Anne Stebbins Funderburk/ White Privilege H) Debby Messer/ Contemporary Issues I) Paul Frost/ Dual Words Bibliography Unpacking the Knapsack of White Privilege by Peggy McIntosh (on the internet) Indian Country Today a Native American News Paper updated daily on the internet Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Louwen The Peoples History of The US by Howard Zinn Women of the Dawn by Bunny McBride Out of the Depth by Isabelle Knockwood Invisible (video) available at the Penobscot Nation Cultural Center on the internet Voice of the Turtle:American Indian Literature, 1900-1970 ed. By Paula Gunn Allen, Ballentine Books, 1994 Contact for the group Portagers: cbaker@maine.edu Call In Program: No Political Broadcast: No Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann

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Wabanaki Windows 11/15/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:00:48 +0000

Broadcast Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Program Topic: Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Key Discussion Points: History of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Tribal Court jurisdiction & case load Programs and projects Guests: Stephen Brimley, Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Director Call In Program: yes Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne

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Wabanaki Windows 10/18/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:00:47 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Key Discussion Points a) History of the tribe b) Economic Tribal Development c) Current Issues Guest: Chief Brenda Commander

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Wabanaki Windows 8/16/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:49 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topics: Native American Wabanaki Scholarship Center at University Maine Orono What is the new structure of the Wabanaki Center: How has the scholarship for Native American people changed? WHat is the goal of the new program? Guests: Professor Darren Ranco, John Bear Mitchell, Coordinator of Native American and Wabanaki Center Not a call-in show

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Wabanaki Windows 7/19/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:14 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Toics: Environment, Ghost story What does the Penobscot Nation do to monitor air quality? What were the findings? What are some things to avoid, like plastic bottles? Guest: Bill Thompson– Sub Chief of the Penobscot Nation, Air Quality Program Manager Not a call-in

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Wabanaki Windows 6/21/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:00:04 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Key Discussion Points: History of the TRC project/update Signing of the Declaration of Intent by Tribes and State/ A historical event TRC products and expectations/Collaborative Efforts Guests: Esther Attean, Muskie Institute Denise Altvator, Passamaquoddy Tribal Member

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Wabanaki Windows 5/17/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:00:33 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Penobscot Nation Police Department What does the Police Department do? How does it operate? What are some of the new projects? Guest: Bob Bryant, Police Chief

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Wabanaki Windows 4/18/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:00:13 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Story telling What was it like growing up on Indian Island? Do children has same experiences as others? What lessons can be learned from these stories/ Do native people write about their experiences? Guest: Bill Thompson, Vice Chief of Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 3/15//11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:55 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Topic: How a Mic Mac tribal member faced adversity and overcame it Guest: Adam Jewell, Mic Mac Tribal member

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Wabanaki Windows 1/18/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Mascot Issue at Wiscasset High School Focus on historic events dealing with “red skins” issue. Bring awareness of existing prejudice still existing. What can be done to address this situation? Guest: Jamie Bissonette, Chair of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 11/16/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Native People Here in Maine What is the definition of a truth and reconciliation commission? What will the T&RC accomplish? Who will be participating in the process? Guests: Ester Attean (Children, Youth and Family program, Muskie School), Denise Altvater, (Directs the Wabanaki Friends Service Committee) Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 10/19/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:00:36 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Co-host: Maria Girouard Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: The Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act What is the background of the Maine Indian Land Claims? How does the Land Claims Act affect tribal government today? What are some of the ongoing issues between the tribe and the state? Guest: Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation

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Wabanaki Windows 9/21/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Maine Indian Land Claim Settlement Act What is the Land Claims Act? Who was involved in negotiations? What was the effect of the Act on the tribes in litigations (State Courts)?

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Wabanaki Windows 8/18/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:11 +0000

Producer/Host: Maria Girouard Topic: The Penobscot Watershed Eco-Center Collaborative What is the Penobscot Watershed Eco-Center? Who is involved in the collaborative and why is it important to them? What can visitors to the Eco-Center expect to learn about the web of life? Guests: Veronica Young, Associate Director, Penobscot East Resource Center; Jym St. Pierre, Maine Director, RESTORE: The North Woods; Bill Booth, local citizen and avid outdoorsman; James Francis, Sr., tribal historian, Penobscot Nation Cultural and Historic Preservation Deprt Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 7/20/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:38 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Guest Co-host: Maria Girouard Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: “Henry David Thoreau, Ktaadn, America and the Future” What are some native perspectives of Henry David Thoreau? What were some beliefs of Thoreau’s that brought him to seek out the Native Americans? What can we learn in the history for the future? Guest: Connie Baxter Marlow

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Wabanaki Windows 6/15/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:47 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Guest cohost: Maria Girouard, Director, Penobscot Cultural and Historic Preservation Department Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Native America Veterans What is the historical context of native involvement in American wars? How was Penobscot alliance with France established? (Family bloodlines with French nobility) How was Public Law, Chapter 51, LD30, “An Act to Establish Native American Veterans’ Day” introduced and passed? Guest: James E. Francis, Tribal Historian, www.penobscotculture.org

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Wabanaki Windows 5/18/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:00:14 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Cohost: Maria Girouard, Director, Penobscot Cultural & Historic Dept. Guest: James Francis, Penobscot Tribal Historian Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: School Mascots What is the status of the mascot issue in Maine? What is the problem with Indian Mascots? Why is the term “redskins” particularly offensive? Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 4/20/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: The Penobscot Cultural Website (www.penobscotculture.com) What resources can be found on the website for educators? What other valuable information can be found on the website? And what were the reasons for creating the site (for educators, for tribal citizens and for the general public)? Guests: James Francis, Tribal Historian, www.penobscotculture.com Maria Girouard, Director, Penobscot Cultural Department Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 3/16/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:57 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Guest Cohosts: Maria Girouard and James Francis Guest: Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation Topics: Perceptions and realities of tribal economics and conditions. Current tribal economic development efforts. History of tribal-state relations.

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Wabanaki Windows 2/16/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:49 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Topic: The Christian Doctrine of Discovery What is the doctrine of discovery? How does it effect Indians today? What can be done to combat the doctrine? Guests: Maria Girouard, Director, Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation, maria.girouard@penobscotnation.org Gale Corey-Toensing, Indian Country Today Resources for learning about the Christian Doctrine of Discovery: George E. Tinker (Osage/Cherokee), Missionary Conquest: The Gospel and Native American Cultural Genocide, Augsburg Press, Minneapolis, 1993. George E. Tinker (Osage/Cherokee), American Indian Liberation: A Theology of Sovereignty, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY, 2008. Newcomb, Steven T. (Shawnee/Lenape), Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery, Fulcrum, Golden, CO, 2008. Miller, Robert J. (Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma), Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny, Praeger, Westport, CT, 2006. United Nations General Assembly “The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”, 2007, Available for download from UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, UNPFII, click EN for English language version; also find background information on this website. Deloria, Vine, Jr (Lakota), God is Red: A Native View of Religion, Fulcrum, Golden, CO, 1973. Awkwesasne Notes, Mohawk Nation (with Chief Oren Lyons, John Mohawk, Jose Barreiro), “Basic Call to Consciousness”, 2005, Book Publishing, Summertown, TN Aperture, Michael E. Hoffman, Executive Director, “Strong Hearts: Native American Visions and Voices, Aperture, NY, 1995. Williams, Robert A 1955, Like a Loaded Weapon: The Rehnquist Court, Indian Rights and the Legal History of Racism in America Copyright 2005 by the Regents of the University of Minnesota www.doctrineofdiscovery.org

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Wabanaki Windows 12/15/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:01 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Prophesy of the Seven Council Fires What is the prophesy about? Who are the Anisinabe? What is native thought re: the future? Guests: John Bear Mitchell, Associate Director, Wabanaki Center, University of Maine; Maria Girouard Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 11/17/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:56 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Chief Oren Lyons talk at the University of Maine How do Native people interact with the natural world? Is the world as we know it sustainable and in balance? What is the bottom line? Guest: Chief Oren Lyons, traditional Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan and member of the Onondaga Nation Council of Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Both the edited version (that aired), and the longer, full version, are archived below.

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Wabanaki Windows 10/20/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:05 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Guests: James E. Francis, Sr., Tribal Historian, Penobscot Cultural and Historic Preservation, james.francis@penobscotnation.org; Maria Girouard, Director, Penobscot Cultural and Historic Preservation, maria.girouard@penobscotnation.org How does the myth of Columbus perpetuate stereotypes? What is the Wabanaki perspective of Columbus Day? How has native voice been incorporated into education? Call in show

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Wabanaki Windows 9/15/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:58 +0000

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: LD291, Maine Indian History Law What is Wabanaki? How is the Maine Indian History Law progressing? What would we like to see for future certification for teaching the law? Guests: Maria Girouard, Director, and James Francis, Sr., Tribal Historian, Penobscot Cultural & Historic Preservation Department, www.penobscotculture.org; John Bear Mitchell, Associate Director, Wabanaki Center, UMaine, 207-581-1417 Call in show

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