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Although the representatives from the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe don't have voting power on the house floor, they serve on committees and may chair committees. Donna's first session as representative of the Penobscot Nation was a difficult one a personal struggle to have a voice, but also because of the issues: changing offensive names, teaching Native American history in Maine schools, casinos and racinos, and the interpretation of sovereign rights for tribes. Some of the struggles and issues remain as she continues to serve, and the perspective she offers as a Native American and as a legislator is both valuable and fascinating.

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If a library has a Maine history and government collection, it must own this book. While sharing her experiences as Penobscot Nation representative to the Maine State Legislature, Loring educates readers about the state's Native people and about its political process...This journal covers events from January 2000, to August, 2002...A brief history of tribal representation, a list of the representatives, and an index enhance this book's educational value. Essential for Maine collections, it belongs in larger Native American and women's studies collections as well. ...you will find a great deal of local Maine history incorporated into the daily sketches that Loring recorded. It is a frank, honest and often humorous, personally revealing story of her continuing dedication to her people and the state of Maine. Should be on the shelf of every political science professor and student, legislator and tribal leader.

Should be on the shelf of every political science professor and student, legislator and tribal leader.

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Donna M. Loring (born October 1, 1948) is an author, broadcaster, and tribal representative of the Penobscot nation in the American state of Maine.

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