land claimsThis unit takes an introductory look at a very complicated subject and requires teachers to do some background research. Materials include letters to politicians at the time of the land claims controversy in the late 1970s, and teachers should use their discretion about what they use with their students. Students should be encouraged to evaluate both State of Maine viewpoint and the Penobscot viewpoint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 21, 1857

Author and Transendentalist Henry David Thoreau comes to Indian Island and hires Joe Polis for a journey to Moosehead Lake, the West Branch of Penobscot, the Allagash, East Branch of Penobscot, and then back down the main branch of the Penobscot River.