Newell Lewell

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As a citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and as a linguist/language instructor, Newell Lewey champions the expansion of Native fluency, culture, and history of Native communities. He is a Program Manager at the Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, where he teaches the Passamaquoddy language and infuses a culture and history component in the course. Prior to this role, Mr. Lewey served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maine where he also taught introductory courses in Passamaquoddy language, culture, and history. Committed to help build opportunities and to advance health and wellness within the Native Nations, he continues to mentor young Native Americans and advocates for Indigenous people as seen by his community service with the Passamaquoddy Tribal Council and as a Board Member for Wabanaki Mental Health.