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Lumbee leaders call emergency meeting after casino amendment fails

Jun 25

Lumbee voters reject amendment on future of Robeson County casino plan

Jun 24

Looking at the history of First Americans as country celebrates 250

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.

Jul 4

Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow returns this weekend

May 29

US-Mexico border wall desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say

May 18

Stein calls for stronger Native American voice in NC's future

Mar 6

Governor Stein celebrates federal recognition of Lumbee Tribe

Feb 25

Lumbee Tribe of NC officially added to list of federally recognized tribes

Jan 31

NC town gives land to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Jan 7

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Governor Stein celebrates federal recognition of Lumbee Tribe

Feb 25

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NC Lumbee tribal members in D.C. to witness historic moment

Dec 18, 2025

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NC Lumbee Tribe closer than ever to federal recognition

Dec 11, 2025

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Trump signs memo moving Lumbee Tribe closer to federal recognition

Jan 23, 2025

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Tribal nations on a mission to reclaim Indigenous land

Nov 29, 2024

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This restaurant explores centuries of Indigenous cuisine

Nov 26, 2024

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Indigenous advocate Aminah Ghaffar fights for change

Nov 26, 2024

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First Indigenous-owned cosmetics line stands for inclusivity

Nov 19, 2021

Latest Stories

NC Lumbee tribal members in D.C. to witness historic moment as it gains full federal recognition

"It means validity as a tribe."

Dec 19, 2025

Lumbee Tribe of NC nears full federal recognition as Senate passes spending bill

The measure now heads to President Donald Trump, who has long supported the Lumbee Tribe's quest for recognition.

Dec 18, 2025

Lumbee tribe awaits Senate decision on full federal recognition

The North Carolina Lumbee Tribe is closer to gaining full federal recognition as the measure advances through Congress.

Dec 17, 2025

Lumbee Tribe react to bill that inches them closer to federal recognition: 'The closest we've been'

The Lumbee Tribe was first recognized by Congress in 1956, but the legislation didn't include federal benefits.

Dec 11, 2025

House passes Defense bill, moving Lumbee Tribe closer to federal recognition

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina could be federally recognized through the National Defense Authorization Act

Dec 11, 2025