Maine Colleges' Land Grants: History & Reparations
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In the 1800s, Maine colleges like Colby and Bowdoin received massive land grants from the state, which were taken from Wabanaki territory. These grants were used to fund the schools early buildings. In 1975, a federal ruling declared these treaties illegal, opening claims for millions of acres for tribes like the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy. However, a 1980 settlement capped their sovereignty and left land trust promises unfulfilled. Today, while colleges post land acknowledgments and host events, tribes like the Penobscot push for real action beyond words, as they continue to fight for land reclamation and face growing calls for repair.
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