North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
- Posted on December 20, 2025
- By NPR
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North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.
