A Canoe on Display at the Portland Museum of Art in Honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Maine.  It is Known for Being Waterproof and Lightweight.  The Shape of the Vessel Allows it to Move Swiftly Through the Water.    The Design Features s Materials Essential to its Primary Function of Transporting People and Resources.

An Impressive Display of Books on Indigenous People is  at Back Cove Books, 691 Froest Avenue Today, Appropriate for All Reading Ages. Visit:  BackCoveBooks.com for More.

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) the first woman governor of Maine and its first woman AG, issued the following statement this morning in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

“On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the people of the Wabanaki Nations, the earliest stewards of this place we call home, and recommit ourselves to a shared future of prosperity rooted in mutual trust, respect and collaboration.  While there is still much work ahead, I am proud of the historic progress that my Administration and Maine’s Tribal Nations have achieved together – more than any Maine Governor in the last four decades – and the good that it will do for the Wabanaki people.  When we may have disagreements in some areas of policy, I remain fully committed to collaborating with the Wabanaki Nations to find common ground to move forward, just as we have in the past.’

The third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day occured today at the Portland Museum of Art, Congress Street. Portland. The Day was heavilly promoted with “special events” to mark the occasion.  Rather, the special events appeared to be at the gift shop where sales were brisk.  An employee of the gift shop said business there was “great.”  There were a few books on Indigenous people for sale at the gift shop. This blogger bought – “If you LIved During the Plimoth Thanksgiving,”  written by Chris Newell and illustrated by Winona Nelson. Special events – this blogger saw none.

“Garbage in – garbage out, PMA.” says this blogger.