“Maine’s culture is in large part the direct result of those who first hunted, farmed, fished and occupied much of the land that we call our home.  On Indigenous People’s Day, let us pray tribute to those who were the first stewards of this land we love; celebrate their many contributions to our great state; and recommit ourselves to or shared home and future, with respect and trust for one another,” said Governor Janet Mills, (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, in a press release issued by her office this morning.

On April 26, 2019, Governor Mills signed into law “An Act to Change the Name of Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day.”

The Mills Administration remains committed to finding common ground and making important progress with Maine’s Tribal Nations.