Town Hall Closed in Observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day - Monday, October 9, 2023

The Town of Kittery, which is located on land of the Pennacook and Abenaki Peoples of the Wabanaki Confederacy, recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 9, 2023.  The Kittery Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observation of Indigenous Peoples Day.  Town Hall will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

What better way to recognize the intentions behind Indigenous Peoples Day than to learn more?  For additional programs, resources and opportunities to learn more, please see below:

Town of Kittery Tribal Flag Presentation

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the Kittery Town Council was presented with a Tribal flag from the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People. 

Kittery is located on the land of the Pennacook and Abenaki Peoples of the Wabanaki Confederacy who have ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this land. The addition of this flag recognizes Kittery's ongoing responsibility to maintain and protect these homelands for future generations. The flag can now be seen in Council Chambers alongside the American flag and Maine State flag.  

To watch the video of the meeting, please click here.

To learn more about the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki Peoples, please visit their website by clicking here.

Books & Big Ideas - A Kittery Community Read Program

The fall/winter edition of Books & Big Ideas focuses on the Indigenous Peoples of Maine and beyond.  Through the power of literature, we will collectively delve into the stories, traditions, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples to strengthen our awareness and understanding of one another, and foster a greater sense of connection, respect, and unity. 

Copies of the selected books will be available at the Rice Public Library, located at 8 Wentworth Street in Kittery.  Residents interested in acquiring the books included in this program should contact the library at www.rice.lib.me.us or 207-439-1553.

Learn More About Indigenous Peoples Day

The Maine State Museum has a number of Maine-based and national resources available online to help encourage learning and understanding of Indigenous Peoples across the state and throughout the country.  Visit the museum’s website by clicking here.

Thank you for celebrating with us and honoring the culture, heritage, history and contributions of Indigenous Peoples throughout the State of Maine.