How the Penobscots are organized today

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Like most American Indians in the United States, many Penobscots live on a reservation which belongs to them and is under their control. The Penobscot Nation has its own government, laws, police and other services. The leader of the Penobscots is called “sagama” in the Penobscot language, which…
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Like most American Indians in the United States, many Penobscots live on a reservation which belongs to them and is under their control. The Penobscot Nation has its own government, laws, police and other services. The leader of the Penobscots is called “sagama” in the Penobscot language, which is translated “governor” or “chief” in English, and is elected by popular vote. The Penobscots also have a representative in the Maine legislature, but she cannot vote.


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