10/12/2026
Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day ❤️
Today, we honor and celebrate the Indigenous peoples who have called this land home for thousands of years, long before Maine was Maine.
Here in Maine, we recognize the Wabanaki Nations, the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Mi'kmaq, and Maliseet (Wolastoqiyik) peoples, whose cultures, traditions, languages, and communities continue to enrich this place we call home.
Indigenous Peoples Day is not simply about acknowledging history. It's about recognizing the people, voices, creativity, and contributions of Indigenous communities today, while also acknowledging the injustices they have endured and the work that remains to be done.
At The Hill Arts, we believe in the power of art to tell stories, preserve culture, challenge injustice, build understanding, and bring people together. We also believe in the importance of listening to and making space for stories that have too often gone unheard.
May today be an opportunity not only to reflect, but to listen, learn, celebrate, and stand alongside our Indigenous neighbors in their ongoing pursuit of justice, sovereignty, and self-determination.
The land has a history. The people have a voice. And their stories deserve to be heard.
With respect and gratitude,
The Hill Arts
Be Brave. Be Kind. Make Art.
Lucy Nicolar Poolaw (also known by her stage name Princess Watahwaso) was a prominent Penobscot musician, recording artist, and Native American rights activist.
