Maine Memory Network

Derivations of the name Peter Paul within the Abenaki community, 1960

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1960-06-13 Location: Woodstock Media: Ink on paper

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Pedestal Fruit Bowl Basket, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Abbe Museum Date: circa 1930 Media: Ash, sweetgrass, Hong Kong cord

Gluskap of the Wabanaki

Creation and other cultural tales are important to framing a culture's beliefs and values -- and passing those on. The Wabanaki -- Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot -- Indians of Maine and Nova Scotia tell stories of a cultural hero/creator, a giant who lived among them and who promised to return.

Land Claims, Economic Opportunities?

The landmark 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act provided $81.6 million to Maine Indians for economic development, land purchase and other purposes. The money and increased land holdings, however, have not solved economic and employment issues for Maine Indians.

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"The Malecite were known for their skill in dealing with the salt-water environment, expertly handling canoes and hunting seal and porpoise."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"In the Presque Isle region, the Maliseets (Malecite) were the primary resident people who called themselves Wolastuqiyik, people of the beautiful…"