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PENOBSCOT NATION
PROCEDURES DURING SHUT-DOWN

Updated 3/5/2021

SPECIAL ELECTION

A Special Election will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 for the one vacant Tribal Council seat. In-person, voting will take place at the Nicholas H. Sapiel Building.

• Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• PPE will be worn by every election worker
• Hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies are available and will be utilized
• Voters will take the pen used while voting
• Social distancing will be monitored with only 2 voters allowed in the polling place at one time
• Voters are required to wear face masks, they will be made available for anyone who does not have one
• Gloves will be made available for voters if they wish to use them

Emergency Rental Assistance

The Penobscot Nation has received Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the Department of Treasury to operate a 12 month rental assistance program for eligible households impacted by Covid-19.

Penobscot Nation Department of Education & Career Services

Virtual College Fair with Husson University

Husson University cordially invites you to Husson's College of Science and Humanities and Health and Pharmacy Showcase night on Tuesday, March 16th at 6 pm. We will discuss how Husson can help you achieve your career goals in the following fields: Scientific Research, Health Sciences (includes pre-med, pre-vet, and pre-dentistry), Psychology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Occupational Therapy. You'll also learn about Husson's Early College Access Program (ECAP) for high school juniors and seniors, which includes tuition-free classes except for any related book costs.

Candi Ewer, Director of Penobscot Nation’s Department of Education and Career Services, will also discuss funding options for private universities such as Husson, while Husson Admissions will provide an overview of merit-based scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Plus, if you attend and would like to provide a mailing address in the link below (optional), we will mail you a Husson SWAG item!!!! There will also be a surprise guest visit at the end for any little ones who might be joining us as well! The registration link is below.

Husson University's College of Science and Humanities and Health and Pharmacy Showcase Registration Link: https://admissions.husson.edu/register/showcase

Once you register, you will receive an email with the link to attend the event on

Tuesday, March 16th at 6 pm .

If you have any questions, please reach out to Candi Ewer at (207) 817-7348, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Carlene Miller at (207) 817-7345, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LOGO DESIGN CONTEST

TRIBAL COURT; The Healing to Wellness Program needs a new logo design!

PENOBSCOT NATION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Is taking bids on the following vehicles:

1999 Ford STD Pickup Truck, with toolbox on both side. Mileage - 47,269 As-is
2004 Chevy KlSOO 4WD Pickup Truck, with toolbox. Mileage - 164,756 As-is
2006 Chevy 3500 1 Ton Dump Truck/Plow 4WD, Boss straight blade. Mileage -98,849 As-is

All interested parties can call Public Works Director, David Pardilla at 207-817-7320 to get the paperwork to submit a bid for the vehicles mentioned above.
Bids will close on March 15, 2021.

HOMEBUYER EDUCATUION

There is still time to register for the Virtual Homebuyer Education course this month! The course will be held from 5:30-8:30pm on March 29^th, 30^th, and 31^st. The flyer is attached if you’d like to share in paper format, or the Facebook event can be found here.

Folks can register by emailing me, or giving me a call at 207-866-2019. Registration fee will be $30 per person or $50 per couple.

Please share with whomever may benefit from the course, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Sayre Savage

207-866-2019

Four Directions Development Corporation

Financial Capabilities Program Manager

COVID-19 UPDATE

The Penobscot Nation Health Department is now extending COVID-19 vaccine availability to any teacher, daycare worker, or other individuals engaged in childhood education in ANY school district or employer.

Any Penobscot Nation employee who has yet to be vaccinated is also eligible to schedule at this time.

Community members categorized as an essential worker as defined by the State of Maine or CDC (see attached) may schedule for their COVID-19 vaccine for the week of Mar. 22 or after.

At this time, the Health Department is on track to complete Phase I by April 9, 2021. We anticipate Phase II completion around Memorial Day, and Phase III (Open vaccination) is projected to begin with a series of large-scale vaccination events in early June.

Please feel free to reach out to the Health Department at (207) 817-7400 with any questions or concerns regarding our current vaccination efforts.

Take care and stay safe!

-Candy

Candy Henderly
Director
Penobscot Nation Health Department
23 Wabanaki Way
Indian Island, ME 04468
Office: (207) 817-7440
Cell: (207) 659-1106
Fax: (207) 817-7459
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NEW Essential Business Operations Definitions April 3, 2020

To support transparency and informed decision-making regarding vaccination, the Penobscot Nation Health Dept. will be releasing information about the new COVID-19 vaccines as it is received. Please feel free to reach out to the Health Department at (207) 817-7400 with any questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccination or the posted information.

We are also asking community members to complete the following survey regarding COVID-19 vaccination to help inform the process and estimate community needs:

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TRIBAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION

The Penobscot Tribal Administration has been made aware of several cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state of Maine.

At this time, we have determined that this outbreak presents a clear hazard to the health and well-being of our people.

We, the Penobscot Nation Chief and Tribal Council, the duly elected representatives of our sovereign nation, do hereby declare a Public Health Emergency in our community.

With this proclamation, we activate all previously established emergency management and infectious disease containment plans. All of the resources at our disposal will be made available to minimize the impact of this threat and to restore the operations of our government to normal function as quickly as possible.

We direct our employees, representatives, and volunteers to exercise the utmost diligence in execution of their duties. We call upon all Tribal Citizens to comply with any necessary emergency measures and to cooperate with Public Health Officials in order to safeguard the health of our people.

Our thoughts and well wishes are with all the sick and we hope for their quick recovery. During this difficult time, we must pull together and strive for the safety and well-being of all.

Kirk E. Francis, Chief (and on behalf of the Tribal Council)

Penobscot Indian Nation

03.16.2020

NOTICE FROM USET Leadership:

“In response to COVID-19, both USET and USET SPF are working diligently to do all we can in support of members, our org partners, and Indian country overall. Additionally, we are taking the necessary USET/USET SPF internal org specific steps and actions. As you have likely seen already, the majority of our information and communication is being centralized via this site:

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State-Licensed Casinos

Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway (info)
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Maine rejects Indian casino proposal

April 10, 2018

A proposed casino project by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has been rejected by the Maine House of Representatives. The lawmakers voted 73 to 67 against the proposed plan.

Democratic lawmakers provided 53 of the 67 votes in favor of the casino.

Rep. Henry John Bear is a non-voting member for the tribe and introduced House Order 58. He had asked the state's Supreme Judicial Court official opinion for tribal gaming.

There are currently four federally recognized tribes in Maine. As of now, there is no law in the state that allows for Native American tribes to operate table games or slot machines on their reservation land.

Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, tribes with federal recognition are allowed to operate bingo, pull tabs, and punch boards games. These types of games fall under the Class I and Class II gaming license. Las Vegas style gaming is not allowed unless there is approval from the state.

The Houlton Band wish to build a casino in order to provide better economic opportunities for the tribe.

Last year a bill was introduced by Sen. Benjamin Collings from Portland. The bill would have allowed for the creation of gaming compacts between the tribes and the state. The Native American owned casinos would have the opportunity to operate both table games and up to 1,500 slot machines.

However, the bill did not receive the needed support to progress on. As of now it is at a stand still.

This may be due to the casino opposition by residents. Last year a casino was proposed for York County. Less than 17 percent of voters gave approval. Overall residents in Maine do not approve casino projects. Constituents have made their concerns known to state lawmakers.

There are two casinos in Maine. They are Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino Bangor. Table games are taxed at 16 percent at both casinos. The tax rate on slot machines is 46 percent at Oxford and 39 percent at Hollywood.

Last year Oxford paid over $34.4 million in taxes to the state. Hollywood paid $16 million in taxes.

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