Lumbee Tribe Finally Gets Full Federal Nod After Decades of Waiting
Published Date: 1/31/2025
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Summary
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, with over 55,000 members, is on the path to full Federal recognition, which means they’ll finally get all the benefits they deserve. The government is working on a plan to make this happen within 90 days, exploring all legal options. This change could bring new opportunities and support to the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River.
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Plan to Pursue Lumbee Federal Recognition
If you are a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (the tribe has more than 55,000 members), the Secretary of the Interior must, within 90 days of January 23, 2025, submit a plan to help the tribe obtain full Federal recognition and the right to receive full Federal benefits. The plan must analyze each legal pathway, including an act of Congress, judicial action, or the Procedures for Federal Acknowledgement of Indian Tribes in 25 CFR part 83.
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