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April Newsletter

Sign up to receive our newsletterDear Neighbors,Maine has always been shaped by people who kept knowledge and traditions alive across generations, through deep connections to the land and water, in story, and in struggle. Part of the Permanent Commission's work is to examine how our connection to the past shapes our present and how what we do today will shape our shared future.

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Resources to Protect Our Neighbors

This post contains our January 2026 community update, originally shared by email. It includes resources for reporting immigration enforcement activity, understanding rights, and accessing support in response to a recent enforcement surge in Maine. We are sharing it here to ensure continued access to this information.Sign up for Our Newsletter!

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Applications Closed - Community Engagement Intern

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.

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