Portland Ovations Panel Discussion: “The History and Impact of Immigration in Maine”

Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
 
This free panel discussion will focus on these important questions: What has been the impact of immigration on Maine’s land and people from the first French explorers in 1604 to the present? What are the drivers of recent immigration movements, and how does each new wave shift Maine’s economy and culture? What specific challenges do Maine’s environment and population pose for new arrivals; and how do we support Maine’s first peoples?

To learn more or to register online, please visit https://portlandovations.org/event/panel-discussion-history-of-immigration-maine/.