Wabanaki Confederacy

The Wabanaki Confederacy is an alliance of five Indigenous nations in northeastern North America—Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Abenaki, and Penobscot. Formed centuries ago, it unified these groups for mutual defense, diplomacy, and cultural preservation. The confederacy coordinates political decisions, manages shared interests, and maintains traditional lands and practices. It reflects a sophisticated political organization that emphasizes cooperation, sovereignty, and respect for Indigenous traditions, playing a vital role in regional history and ongoing Indigenous rights and self-determination.