News & Updates
Permanent Commission Praises Governor Mills’ Executive Order to Develop an Office of New Americans in Maine Government
Friday, August 4, 2023 - 16:27
AUGUSTA - Today the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations issued a statement of strong support for Governor Janet Mills’ executive order directing the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to develop an Office of New Americans.
Community Listening Session Reveals Lived Experiences of Systemic Racism in Maine
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 11:01
LEWISTON - The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations hosted a community listening session at the Agora Grand Event Center in Lewiston on Sunday, July 23.
Permanent Commission to Host Lewiston Community Listening Session
Friday, July 14, 2023 - 09:30
Lewiston - The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations (“Permanent Commission”) will host a community listening session at Agora Grand Event Center in Lewiston on Sunday, July 23 at noon. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided on site.
The Permanent Commission is Hiring a Policy Coordinator
Friday, July 14, 2023 - 09:14
The Policy Coordinator at the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations (Permanent Commission) will lead work related to the Permanent Commission’s statutory mandate, to advise and consult with the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government about the status of historically disadvantaged racial, Indigenous, and tribal populations and strategies to improve that status.
Racial Impact Assessment - Request for Proposals Announcement
Monday, June 26, 2023 - 12:23
As part of the Permanent Commission’s commitment to examining and mitigating racial disparities in Maine, we are excited to announce a request for proposals (RFP) to design a comprehensive Racial Impact Assessment (RIA) model.