For Penobscot Nation’s Director of Natural Resources Chuck Loring and his daughter River, Wáhsehtəkʷ—meaning East Branch of the Penobscot River—is a place to canoe, fish, and connect with their culture. The Penobscot view the river not only as a valued community member, but as a relative. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor that connection—and celebrate our partnership with the nation to return nearly 30,000 acres of Wáhsehtəkʷ, protecting this vital landscape for generations to come. | Trust