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UNE Hosts Book-Signing for Neil Rolde, Author of a New History of Maine Indians, March 16th
The University of New England will host a reception and book signing for historian Neil Rolde, author of "Unsettled Past, Unsettled Future: The Story of Maine Indians" from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Parker Pavilion/Interactive Classroom, on the UNE Westbrook College Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland.
Rolde will also present a brief lecture, beginning at 6:15 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer period.
Maine's Native Americans
With complex issues over casinos, racinos, land claims settlements, and sovereign rights for Native Americans in Maine filling the headlines, award-winning historian and author Neil Rolde puts these controversies in context by telling the larger story of Maine Indians.
Rolde's book explores the prehistory period in Maine, the first contact between Europeans and Indians, how wars and treaties affected tribal lands, and why Maine Indians were treated differently from many of the other tribes in the United States.
He addresses their legends and culture, their struggles with government agents, the long fight for the
right to vote, and the history of tribal representation in Maine's legislature.
There are many generous voices in this book, sharing their stories and hopes and fears, and broadening our understanding of the issues faced by Native Americans in Maine.
Neil Rolde
A widely published journalist, award-winning historian, author, environmentalist and former legislator, Neil Rolde is the author of "The Interrupted Forest: A History of Maines Wildlands;" "The Baxters of Maine: Downeast Visionaries;" "An Illustrated History of Maine;" "Maine: A Narrative History;" "So You Think You Know Maine;" and other books.
He is actively involved in working to improve political, social, education and health related causes in Maine through his service on nonprofit boards such as the Bigelow Laboratory, the Salt Institute, Maine Public Broadcasting Network and the University of New England.
The University of New England will host a reception and book signing for historian Neil Rolde, author of "Unsettled Past, Unsettled Future: The Story of Maine Indians" from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Parker Pavilion/Interactive Classroom, on the UNE Westbrook College Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland.
Rolde will also present a brief lecture, beginning at 6:15 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer period.Maine's Native Americans
With complex issues over casinos, racinos, land claims settlements, and sovereign rights for Native Americans in Maine filling the headlines, award-winning historian and author Neil Rolde puts these controversies in context by telling the larger story of Maine Indians.
Rolde's book explores the prehistory period in Maine, the first contact between Europeans and Indians, how wars and treaties affected tribal lands, and why Maine Indians were treated differently from many of the other tribes in the United States.
He addresses their legends and culture, their struggles with government agents, the long fight for the
right to vote, and the history of tribal representation in Maine's legislature.There are many generous voices in this book, sharing their stories and hopes and fears, and broadening our understanding of the issues faced by Native Americans in Maine.
Neil Rolde
A widely published journalist, award-winning historian, author, environmentalist and former legislator, Neil Rolde is the author of "The Interrupted Forest: A History of Maines Wildlands;" "The Baxters of Maine: Downeast Visionaries;" "An Illustrated History of Maine;" "Maine: A Narrative History;" "So You Think You Know Maine;" and other books.
He is actively involved in working to improve political, social, education and health related causes in Maine through his service on nonprofit boards such as the Bigelow Laboratory, the Salt Institute, Maine Public Broadcasting Network and the University of New England.
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