Maine

Briefly looks at efforts made in Maine, Scandinavia, New Zealand and Canada to provide some form of political representation which would increase Aboriginals' ability to influence government operations. 1994 version.

Briefly looks at experiences in Maine, New Zealand, Australia, and the Sami parliaments, with more in-depth look at the Canadian context. 2008 version.

Study examines three options that have been recommended for improving Aboriginal representation at the federal level in Canada. Looks at examples from Maine, New Zealand, and the Sami parliaments in Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

Discusses how neither the portraits of Mrs. Penobscot nor King Hendrick were representative of an American Indian that travelled to England.

Classification of rodent-tooth tools and evidence indicating the use of carnivore canine teeth.

Study included demographic profile, financial analysis, decontamination, replacement, renovation of existing stock and new housing needs.

Discussion on basketmaking as a viable economic alternative to gambling and as a assertion of tribal sovereignty, by continuing Wabanaki traditions.

Educational Leadership Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Maine, 2011.

Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2011.

"Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition".

Author explores different aspects of Passamaquoddy society and culture using several different traditional dances as a mode of discussion. Prepared for GINTC 7102 Cultural Specialization Class, Lesley College. Scroll down to read article.

Linguistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--State University of New York at Buffalo, 2002.

Analysis of the similarities and differences in variations of Algonkin spoken by these two groups in Maine and Quebec.

Article examines the ways that the settler colonial narrative “erased” the reality that members of the Abenaki nation continued to reside in Western Maine following Dummer’s War (1722-1727) and present evidence to support this case.

Discusses the 16th and 17th century Abenaki history.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Chief by J. Walter Fewkes The Osage Tribe: Two Versions of the Child-Naming Rite by Francis La Flesche Wawenock Myth Texts from Maine by Frank G. Speck Native Tribes and Dialects of Connecticut: A Mohegan-Pequot Diary by Frank G. Speck Picuris Children's Stories by John P. Harrington and Helen H. Roberts Iroquoian Cosmology - Second Part by J. N. B. Hewitt

Study found the prevalence of hypertension, measured on a random sample of Penobscot Indian adults on reservation in Maine, was 23%.

Looks at a prolific author who used his wilderness experience to write about the Native American experience in the United States. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 53.

Wolastoqiyik, French, English site about the Maliseet people including their stories, historical perceptions, creative traditions, bibliography and games.

Article explores the unique structure of land tenure developed within the Penobscot Nation; this dual land system allowed for both private lots and land held in commons, it also allowed married Indigenous women to own property in the 1800s.

Focuses on the years 1610 to 1750 and the Northeastern Algonquian in Maine and the Maritime provinces.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of New Brunswick, 1997.

Article focuses on the Dummer's Treaty provisions concerning English land ownership, sovereignty and the Anglo-Abenaki alliance.

Historical study of population levels including migration, impact of conflicts, diseases and epidemics.

"Comprising: the Abenakis alphabet, the key to the pronunciation and many grammatical explanations, also synoptical illustrations showing the numerous modifications of the Abenakis verb, &c. : to which is added the etymology of Indian names of certain localities, rivers, lakes, &c., &c."

Tools are identical to those of the Debert site in Nova Scotia.

Notes on the Abnaki language.

Argues that a closer look at humour, in the work of Rowlandson, provides readers with a greater understanding of the Algonquian side of early cross-cultural relations and reveals the ways in which cultural discomfort and disharmony are not rare, but rather integral concepts for early American identity.

Examines the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act signed in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter with the Passamaquoddies and the Penobscots, signifing the first major success in their effort to reclaim land.

Describes further excavations of the Red Paint Burial complex after Moorehead's 1913 report in the book Archaeology of Maine

Provides links to dictionary and video archive as well as pronunciation, noun, and verb guides.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Maine, 2010.

Discusses the climate changes between 11,000 and 3,000 B.C. that may have forced people to rely on nonmarine resources.

Author discusses his understanding of the attitudes toward, relationships held, and some stories told about snakes and amphibians.

Discusses the conflict between the State of Maine and the Passamoquoddy people over their inherent right to fish.

Book reviews of: African Creeks: Estelvste and the Creek Nation by Gary Zellar. Archaeology of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indians, 1715–1836 by H. Thomas Foster II with contributions by Mary Theresa Bonhage-Freund and Lisa O’Steen. Art of the Northwest Coast by Aldona Jonaitis. Big Medicine from Six Nations by Ted C. Williams. Casino and Museum: Representing Mashantucket Pequot Identity by John J.

Discusses Language Keepers project which includes the development and production of a new dictionary, audio recordings, and a video archive of natural group conversations.