Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina Gains Federal Recognition After Generations-Long Fight
The distinction for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, signed into law on Thursday, opens access to federal support and defies challenges from other tribes over their legitimacy. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Native Americans
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/politics/lumbee-tribe-north-carolina-federal-recognition.html