The region called Maine is the ancestral territory of indigenous communities. The COVID 19 pandemic has been triggering for tribal nations. Disease was one of the first weapons used against indigenous people, whether understood or not, diminishing and devastating native populations and aiding the taking of land. What does moving forward together look like?

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– Restate perspectives of Indigenous Communities from personal narratives
– Explain why social inequity leads to certain outcomes
– Identify basic knowledge of tribal nations in Maine