The staff strides through multiple programs in the department to preserve the rich culture and history that is so important to the people of the Penobscot Nation.  There are ongoing efforts to revitalize the Penobscot language through classes and by making use of new technology.    

 

The Penobscot Cultural & Historic Preservation Department now have the Penobscot Dictionary available on-line with audio.

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 12, 1969

Chief Kirk E. Francis is born in Bangor, Maine to Donna Richards Francis and Miles Francis.