Summer 2010 - Vol. 13 issue 2
byWLN Staff
Maine Human Rights Commission Agrees That Case Worker Discriminated
Our client reported that a couple of years ago, a case worker from DHHS visited our client's home. While there, the case worker made several racist remarks. Our client told us that the case worker said that Native people are dishonest.(Full Article)
Also in this issue.
Bissonette brings a wealth of experience to MITSC.(Full Article)
Former students of Canadian residential schools are entitled to receive money to address the harms and abuses they suffered at the schools.(Full Article)
Maine Civil Liberties Union recognizes an outstanding commitment to the protection of civil liberties.(Full Article)
Maine Governor John Baldacci signed an executive order requiring state agencies to meet with tribes before passing laws or rules that could affect Wabanaki people.(Full Article)
This May a symposium called, “Respectful or Disgraceful: Examining Maine School Use of Indian Nicknames and Mascots” was held in Bangor.(Full Article)
After a series of delays and “technical issues” the Canadian government has finally begun to hand out new ID cards. The new card is known as the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS).(Full Article)