The tribe is recognized by the state of North Carolina. “The gaps in the Lumbee’s claims are staggering,” said Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks.

The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina is pushing forward on its fight for federal recognition even as political roadblocks ...

The tribe is recognized by the state of North Carolina. Members of the Lumbee Tribe bow their heads in prayer during the BraveNation Powwow and Gather at UNC Pembroke, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in ...

Since the 1980s, the Lumbee Tribe has lobbied Congress to acknowledge it as a sovereign nation. In his first week in office, President Donald Trump appeared to be making good on his endorsement ...

The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina is pushing forward on its fight for federal recognition even as political roadblocks appear to snarl their efforts. President Donald Trump issued an executive ...