The Joint Tribal Council of the Passamaquoddy Tribe is represented by the Tribal governing bodies from both Pleasant Point and from Indian Township.
When the two reservation governing bodies meet together it is called the Joint Tribal Council. This is the governing body for the Passamaquoddy Tribe in the United States.
The Joint Tribal Council consists of two Chiefs, two Vice Chiefs and twelve Council members.
Chiefs Pos Bassett PP,
Vice Chief Evelyn Lewey;
Chiefs William Nicholas IT;
Vice Chiefs Joe Socobasin IT
Council for Pleasant Point:
Adam Newell
Rena Newell
Pat Francis
Shirley Mitchell
Cyril Francis
Melissa Francis
Council for Indian Township Council
Alexander Nicholas I
Wade Lola
Richard Sabattus I
Roger Socobasin
Matthew Dana II
Russell Lola
Currently there is no Joint Tribal Council office. Communications should be directed to the local Tribal Governments at the respective reservations.
The Joint Tribal Council does administer certain programs and activities such as:
Forestry
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
Language Preservation
Salt Water Fisheries
Joint Council Resolutions:
June 12, 1996 Joint Council Resolution
Explains the authority of each Reservation’s Government