From Grassroots to Governance: How Maine Women Shape Policy and Community

Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT) and friends will offer a special viewing of the summer exhibit Twelve Maine Women: Portraits of Change hosted at Heart of Ellsworth, followed by a panel discussion of this specially curated portrait collection at the Ellsworth Public Library.

Discussion
What does it mean to lead, protect, and advocate in Maine today? This dynamic panel brings together trailblazing leaders who are shaping the state’s social, political, and cultural landscape. Drawing inspiration from the enduring legacy of Frances Perkins and the diverse, powerful generations of Maine women who have championed progress, our speakers will explore the intersections of policy, environmental stewardship, Indigenous sovereignty, and community organizing.

Moderator
Darren Ranco: Chair of Native American Programs and Coordinator of Native American Research at the University of Maine

Panelists
Amanda Hatch: Executive Director of the Frances Perkins Museum
Maulian Dana Bryant: Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance
Chloe Maxmin: Environmental activist & co-owner of Begin Again Farm in Warren, ME

Please feel free to visit the gallery at Heart of Ellsworth to view the portraits at 5 PM before you join the discussion at the library at 6:15 PM. 

This is a ticketed event. 

While EPL is sponsoring the space for this after-hours event, the library is not an official program partner.  

To learn more about the event, please visit AWTT's website here.