Person/Organization: Turreen, Thomas N.
Item 9435
Indian Land Claims settlement, 1980
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1980-03-28 Location: Augusta Media: Photoprint
Exhibit
Land Claims, Economic Opportunities?
The landmark 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act provided $81.6 million to Maine Indians for economic development, land purchase and other purposes. The money and increased land holdings, however, have not solved economic and employment issues for Maine Indians.
