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The Lumbee Tribe is finally federally recognized. Why it matters and what’s next
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:50:37
Publish Date: 2026-01-13 15:53:14
Description: After a 137-year struggle, North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe has received full federal recognition. It fulfills one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises and opens new opportunities for the tribe. The Lumbee are now eligible to receive federal funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which could support education, health care and housing. We look at why the process took so long and what comes next.
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