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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2002

Three of Maine's tribal leaders make a first-ever address to the state Legislature on Monday.

Penobscot Nation Gov. Barry Dana, Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Gov. Richard Doyle and Indian Township Passamaquoddy Gov. Richard Stevens spoke of the need to work with the state and respect one another's sovereignty. They described some of the issues facing their tribes, including the environment and economic development.

Get the Story:
Maine Indian officials take case to lawmakers (The Bangor Daily News 3/12)
Indian tribes call for sovereignty, mutual respect (AP 3/11)

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