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Illustrated scene of three people standing beneath a Portland overpass near the ocean. Two adults and one teen appear to be in conversation, with one adult placing a hand on the child’s shoulder in a supportive gesture. The highway curves overhead, framed by dramatic orange clouds and calm water, with a sailboat in the distance and city greenery at the edge of the scene.

We're Hiring! Community Engagement Intern

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 16:26

The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations is an independent government body tasked with identifying and addressing systemic inequalities impacting racial, Indigenous, and tribal populations in Maine. We are seeking a Community Engagement Intern to support a relationship mapping project. Learn more by checking out the full job description.

Illustrated scene of three people standing in front of the old and new Penobscot Narrows bridges. Two women and one man are shown in conversation, with dramatic clouds and warm sunlight filling the sky behind the twin bridges. A small town and forested shoreline are visible in the background across the water.

We're Hiring! Research Associate

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 16:02

The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations is an independent government body tasked with identifying and addressing systemic inequalities impacting racial, Indigenous, and tribal populations in Maine. We are currently seeking a research associate to support our growing team. Learn more by checking out the full job description.

Illustrated scene of a diverse, multigenerational group of people—children, adults, and older adults—standing together on a Maine main street, with historic buildings, autumn colors, and a church steeple in the background. A translucent banner across the image reads “Intergenerational Community Building.”

Intergenerational Community Building Grant

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 14:43

We are launching a new grant program to support Maine-based organizations in developing and carrying out intergenerational community-building projects that bring people of different ages together to learn, connect, and care for one another.

Part of the Permanent Commission’s mission is to support and create programs that expand opportunity and strengthen belonging for under-resourced racial, Indigenous, and tribal communities across Maine.