Penobscot Nation holds craft, bake sale to support youth program [Video]

INDIAN ISLAND, Maine — Members of Penobscot Nation and residents of the Bangor area gathered inside the Sockalexis Arena on Indian Island Saturday morning to share homemade crafts and support a vital community program.

“Having community events like this is so important, it brings that community back in,” Penobscot Nation Member Tiana Aurelio said while standing next to her booth full of art.

The event aims to raise funds to help the Penobscot Nation Youth Program provide kids with educational and recreational activities throughout the year, like the upcoming Christmas celebration in December. 

“Kids come to the program for a safe environment after school. There are all sorts of cultural activities, and it really connects them to who they are,” vendor and Wabanaki Youth In Science worker Jennifer Galapo explained.

Quinton Love is a member of the youth program …