Group studies issues associated with theMaine Implementing Act, Micmac Settlement Act
The Tribal-State Work Group (TSWG) met Friday, Jan. 11, at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.
The Maine Legislature enacted LD 1263, a resolve to continue the Tribal-State Work Group, this past June, and it took effect as emergency legislation. It creates a process for the Wabanaki Tribes and state of Maine to discuss differences in interpretation and understanding among the parties concerning the Maine Implementing Act (MIA), Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act (MICSA) and Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act.
The Jan. 11 meeting was the fifth scheduled meeting of the group. Up to six meetings may be held.
The meeting continued discussions of possible recommended changes to the Maine Implementing Act and the Micmac Settlement Act.
People unable to attend the meeting in person were able to listen to the proceedings through the Maine Legislature’s Web site, http://janus.state.me.us/legis. For more information, contact TSWG staff person John Dieffenbacher-Krall at 394-2045 or via e-mail at mitsced@midmaine.com.
