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Water Chestnut
Description: Water chestnut has two distinct leaf types. The floating leaves are somewhat triangular (or fan shaped) in form, with clearly serrated along the outside edges. The upper surface of the leaf is glossy, the undersides covered with soft hairs. Habitat: Water chestnut grows in the floating-leaf and underwater plant community. It . . .
European Frog-Bit
Description: European frog-bit is a small free-floating water plant. Its small kidney or heart shaped leaves (1.5 to 6.5 cm long) are not anchored to the bottom sediments. Habitat: European frog-bit (or frog’s bit) is found in the floating-leaved plant community. It is a free-floating plant that thrives in open marsh . . .
CHIEF’S MESSAGE
Dear Tribal Citizens, I hope this letter finds you and your families well. I am writing to update you on the current situation related to the pandemic and adjustments that we will be making. Recently, we have experienced a surge of positive cases within the community and tribal staff and . . .
Biographies
Students will learn about the valuable contributions Penobscot people have made throughout American history. Teachers will find downloadable biographies of Penobscot people. This unit was designed to be used with the local assessment for the third and fourth grade social studies curriculum called Maine People, Maine Events. Course files
Staff
AdministrationCandy Henderly, Health DirectorNicole Fields, Assistant Health DirectorTricia Stewart, Purchased and Referred Care Coordinator Patricia Martin, Accounting Technician Lisa Mitchell, 3rd Party Billing Technician Nicholas Rossignol, Clinical Applications CoordinatorBrittney . . .
Available Properties
The Penobscot Nation Housing Department serves a variety of households (family and elderly) with a variety of rental housing (single family, and multi-family units) by providing affordable and safe rents to Penobscot Nation members listed on the Tribal Census. Following is a list of the properties. To see which ones . . .
Eligibility Requiremnets
A SUMMARY OF KEY ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE Eligibility or Admissions Policy Low Rent Housing Single Family Low Rent Elder/Disabled Wenona Apartments Tribal Residency All occupants must comply with tribal residency laws. All occupants must comply with tribal residency laws. All occupants must comply with tribal residency laws. . . .
FAQ ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
How can I get an application for housing? You may stop by the Housing Department located at 12 Wabanaki Way on Indian Island. You may also contact us at 817-7370 to have one mailed to you. Also you may download it HERE. If you were a former tenant and left . . .
Acquiring Self-Sufficiency
The primary purpose of the Housing Department is to house members of the Penobscot Nation in safe, affordable, and descent housing. To help support you in successfully retaining housing once you receive it, and to assist you to become self-sufficient, the Housing Department offers a program called ROSS. ROSS stands . . .
Submit a Work Order
What is a Work Order? The Housing Department utilizes a Work Order to track the status and progress of the work that is requested. Upon hearing about a problem or repair need a Work Order is established that lists the essential information, including: the address, person, and a description of . . .