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Statements by Focus Groups, 2014-2015

 Series
Identifier: M321.3

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Series Description:

This series includes audio recordings, as well as related transcripts, of all unrestricted statements by focus groups that are part of the TRC archives. The focus group sessions are with representatives from communities in Maine including Wabanaki foster and adoptive parents, Wabanaki Health and Wellness, Maine-Wabanaki REACH board members, community organizers, and inmates at the Maine Correctional Center. Topics discussed include native fostering and adoption; reconciliation, justice, and trauma; community organization; and background history. These personal memories provide a window into the realities of the relationship between Wabanaki people and the state of Maine. Researchers should be aware that many of the statements contain challenging and disturbing content.

Dates

  • Creation: 1996-2018
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 2011 - 2018

Creator

Access Restrictions:

All statements in this series are open. Some statement providers requested anonymity, and in those cases, both the transcripts and recordings have been altered to protect identities.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Online Access:

Recordings and transcripts of all open statements are available online at http://digitalcommons.bowdoin.edu/maine-wabanaki-trc/.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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Acknowledgment of non-neutrality

The George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, like all archives and special collections libraries, is the creation of human beings who have collected, organized, and described things in ways that reflect personal, cultural, societal, and institutional biases. Although we strive to preserve and present collections in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections, we acknowledge that our systems are neither neutral nor perfect. We encourage you to let us know if you encounter materials, descriptive language, or practices that are offensive or harmful, particularly those for which inadequate context or warning is offered. We are committed to modifying and updating our descriptive practices to use respectful and inclusive terminology and appreciate your help in this work. We look forward to supporting you in your research and learning together.