Indigenous Peoples Unit

The First Amendment has been in the news a lot lately.  Folks have probably heard of it, but not everyone may have studied it. So, here is a quick overview.

Just about everyone should have a will, also referred to as a Last Will and Testament.  It directs your heirs and descendants how to handle your estate after you die. Some people die without a will,…

As of May 7, 2025, if you plan to use a state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant.

There has been a lot of information circulating about immigration and what rights people have if approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Native Americans who were born in the…

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians now has a Tribal Court. The newly established court can hear a range of civil, juvenile, and probate matters. The court can grant protection from harassment (PFH…

The Wabanaki Legal News is published by Pine Tree Legal Assistance - focusing on news of special interest to Native Americans in Maine.

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Pine Tree Legal Assistance acknowledges and celebrates each November as Native American Heritage Month.  The work of our Ind

Note: This article is very old! It was created in 2012 and may not be accurate today. We are working on updates and will post them soon. 

Wabanaki Legal News Fall 1996 (updated January 2002)  

Fall 1996

Wabanaki Legal News, Fall 1996

Border crossing rights between the United States and Canada for Aboriginal People

Note: This article is very old! It was created in 2013 and may not be accurate today. We are working on updates and will post them soon.