THE COUNTY • September 1, 2022
Since time immemorial the Penobscot and Maliseet have shared a connection to the environment. We have a responsibility, passed down from our ancestors, to care for the land, water, air, and all life that depends upon a healthy ecosystem to thrive. We also share a mutual concern and opposition to Wolfden’s proposal to develop a metallic mineral mine in the T6R6 Pickett Mountain area. Wolfden has had much opportunity through LUPC’s rezoning process to provide information that will allow regulators and communities to evaluate their ability to protect our natural resources and health. They failed. Penobscot and Maliseet people use areas that will be impacted by the proposed mine for sustenance practices, including fishing, hunting and gathering foods and medicines, and for cultural and ceremonial purposes. Wolfden has repeatedly demonstrated they are not to be trusted. ~ Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation