At a glance
The basics about Penobscot Nation. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 12 Wabanaki Way, Indian island, Maine 04468
- Region
- BIA Eastern Region, Eastern Regional Office
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Government
Chief Kirk Francis
- Elected
- September 1, 2018
- Next election
- September 1, 2022
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (207) 817-7300
About Penobscot Nation
Penobscot Nation is a federally recognized tribe in Maine. The current Chief is Kirk Francis. Members can find help with housing, health care, scholarships and community safety and justice through the offices on record for Penobscot Nation.
Last checked October 1, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Indian island, Chief Kirk Francis, main phone (207) 817-7300
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office; Programs: Read More and Read More eligibility by status
- Health Penobscot A/Sa Program, Indian Island, (207) 817-7400, and 6 more clinics in Maine eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office Opening soon
- Businesses
- Events Events: Upcoming Events Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Indian island
Help available near Penobscot Nation
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Health care
Indian Health Service health care
Health Services Indian Health Service See the clinic: address, phone and links → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Community safety and justice
Tribal courts
Tribal Court Tribal governments (each Nation runs its own courts) See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
- Cultural & Historic Preservation
- Education
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Health Services
- DV/SA Advocacy Center
- Nutrition
- Tribal Court
- Tribal Court Staff
- Department of Natural Resources
- Conservation Law Enforcement
- DNR Outreach Program
- Natural Resources: Staff & Contact
- Housing Department
- Maintenance & Public Works
- Public Safety
- Food Pantry
- Department of Trust Responsibilities
- Penobscot Nation Request For Proposals For Tribal Prosecutor
- Penobscot Nation Request For Proposals For Public Defender Services
- Penobscot Nation Social Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Indian Health Service facilities in Maine
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Penobscot A/Sa Program Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment · Tribal 23 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468 (207) 817-7400 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Penobscot Indian National Health Center Health Center · Tribal 23 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468 (207) 817-7440 6 miles This Nation's own clinic
- Health Services This Nation's own clinic
- Peter Dana Point Health Center · Tribal 401 Peter Dana Point Road, Peter Dana Point, ME 04668 (207) 796-2321 52 miles
Nearby Penobscot Nation
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Health clinics
- Penobscot A/Sa Program (207) 817-7400 Under 1 mile away
- Penobscot Indian National Health Center (207) 817-7440 6 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Penobscot Nation
Within about 20 miles of Penobscot Nation.
- All 11
- Business support and cleaning services 3
- Professional and technical services 3
- Education and training 1
- Personal and repair services 1
- Other kinds of business 3
Business support and cleaning services 3
- Penobscot Health Services, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Penobscot Support Services, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Penobtek Jv, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
Professional and technical services 3
- All Pine Solutions, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Red Pine Associates, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Ursus Engineering, LLC Native-owned 17 miles away
Education and training 1
See all Education and training near Penobscot Nation →Personal and repair services 1
See all Personal and repair services near Penobscot Nation →Quick facts
- State
- Maine
Leadership
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Kirk FrancisChief
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 12 Wabanaki Way, Indian island, Maine 04468
- Phone
- (207) 817-7300
- BIA agency
- Eastern Regional Office
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500
- Health Services(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Tribal Court(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Departments(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Department of Natural Resources(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Air Quality(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Penobscot Nation
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern
Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Penobscot Nation?
- The current Chief of Penobscot Nation is Kirk Francis.
- Where is Penobscot Nation located?
- Penobscot Nation is located in Maine. Its BIA region is Eastern.
- Is Penobscot Nation federally recognized?
- Yes. Penobscot Nation is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Penobscot Nation?
- The official website of Penobscot Nation is www.penobscotnation.org.
- What help is available near Penobscot Nation?
- Local offices on record for Penobscot Nation: Housing help, Health care, Financial aid and scholarships and Community safety and justice. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Is there a health clinic for Penobscot Nation?
- Health care for Penobscot Nation is listed through Health Services (Indian Health Service). Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What is near Penobscot Nation?
- Listed near Penobscot Nation: 2 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Penobscot Nation post online?
- Penobscot Nation has official pages on Facebook.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
- Correction
- If something looks wrong, tell us what it is and where you saw it. We check it and update the page. Report a correction
- Is this your Nation?
- Update this page. If you work for this Nation you can confirm or correct what is shown here.
Sources
- www.penobscotnation.org(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
Next steps
More pages on this site, from the records we hold.