Wabanaki-led group plans food hub, community space in Penobscot Bay region [Video]

SWANVILLE, Maine — Leaders with the Wabanaki-led organization Niweskok are working to support indigenous communities by creating a food hub in the Penobscot Bay region.

“Since colonization, Penobscot people—Wabanaki people—have been really thoroughly removed from Penobscot Bay region,” Alivia Moore, co-director of Niweskok, said. 

Organizers say the work they are doing through the nonprofit is an important part in uplifting Wabanaki culture.

“It feels great to create the work that we’re doing,” Moore said. 

Leaders of the nonprofit are dedicating their efforts to creating a Wabanaki-led food hub and a space where members of the indigenous community can gather. 

“We’ve been putting a lot of intention into creating a community center that brings the absolute best for our community,” Moore said. 

They have already acquired 245-acres of farm land in Swanville, which is traditional land of the Penobscot Nation.

“This coming …