Let's Work Together

We're a collective of non-native land-focused organizations across Wabanaki homelands. We’re working to transform the conservation movement to center and expand Wabanaki land access, stewardship, and relationship.

We operate at the organizational level because we are aiming to make systemic regional change. We are all tied together. One organization’s success is all of our success, and one organization's obstacle is all of our chance to learn.

A Wabanaki elder and a non-Native elder walk together on a path alongside trees and a lake on a cool morning in early summer.

What's your role?

Here are some suggestions for how to begin your journey...

Are you a member of an institution or organization? Do you volunteer with a community group? You can call your organization in! We encourage every organization to start with a few members participating in a self-guided course.

If you believe your organization has a specific role to play, we suggest you look into the process of joining the First Light Community and Working Groups, or browse the Tools in our Resource Library.

No matter where you are in your journey, we are glad you are exploring our work and want you to know that peers in our community are eager to support you as your organization finds its role.

Events

  • Returning to Roque Island

    Returning to Roque Island

    Join us for a day trip to Roque Island for Wabanaki community members. Followed by a traditional lobster bake at Roque Bluffs for Wabanaki & First Light folks.

    We are coordinating boat travel out to Roque Island. Please reach out to ellie@firstlightmaine.org if you'd like to attend.

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    First Light Summit 2024

    Save the date for a community celebration around the ongoing work of return. The day will begin at the Penobscot Theater, then travel to the Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness center, both in downtown Bangor. More details on program and audience to come.

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