After over a century since receiving recognition from the state of North Carolina as an Indian Tribe, the Lumbee appear to be ...

Trump’s recognition of the Lumbee has been condemned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who also inhabit North Carolina ...

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has for years sought federal recognition, and President Donald Trump is pushing for them ...

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum outlining a path for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to receive ...

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Federal recognition for the nation’s ninth largest Native American tribe has gotten a nod from second-term Republican ...

The memorandum directs the Department of the Interior to promote and pursue federal recognition of North Carolina's Lumbee ...

Doug Burgum has yet to be confirmed as the new leader of the Department of the Interior but a contentious Indian Country issue has already been dumped on his desk.

The Lumbee Tribe has sought full federal recognition for years. Despite support from the previous three presidents, the tribe has been unable to get the legislative support it needs.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has pushed for federal recognition for decades. A new executive order instructs Interior Department to help.