The Pembroke-based Lumbee tribe was federally recognized by Congress in December after a nearly 140-year fight. Here's what's ...

PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribe’s Department of Energy is accepting applications for the Heating Assistance Program (HAP) through Jan. 30.

Former Kansas legislator says he doesn't agree with much of Trump administration policies, but he is grateful for two recent ...

The phrase “things will never be the same” is usually said during times of negative change. Those words have been used this week to describe the Lumbee Tribe, and more broadly Robeson County and the ...

Several members of the Lumbee Tribe are still rejoicing more than two weeks after the tribe gained full, federal recognition.

Guest Opinion. For nearly 140 years, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has been petitioning the United States government for full and unconditional recognition as a Federally recognized Indian tribe.

This week on Native Bidaské, Native News Online Editor Levi Rickert interviews Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Chairman John Lowery.

With the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the Senate on Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is all but assured to become a federally recognized tribal nation.

FILE The Lumbee Drum Group performs at Robeson Community College. (Photo: Robeson Community College) The Lumbee Drum Group performs at Robeson Community College. (Photo: Robeson Community College) ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Senate approved federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe and full benefits. Congress moved recognition into the NDAA after decades of ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state ...