NC Cherokee criticize Lumbee claim that Trump’s daughter has ‘ancestral’ tie

Principal chief of the Cherokee Indians in NC says the letter was a “desperate” way to gain Trump’s favor while seeking federal recognition.
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Lumbee Tribe’s LIHEAP Energy Program application period moved to January

PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy will now accept applications for the Heating Assistance Program (HAP) from Jan. 5-30, 2026. The department staff was scheduled to ...
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Lumbee leader joins NC House as tribe's federal recognition push gains attention

The leader of a southeastern North Carolina tribe on Monday was appointed to the legislature to succeed his brother as the ...
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Lumbee Tribe creates new Economic Development and Tourism Department

PEMBROKE — During the October business meeting the Lumbee Tribal Council voted to approve the creation of a new Economic Development and Tourism Department. This is a historic step for the Lumbee ...
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Lumbee Leader to Join North Carolina Statehouse as Tribe’s Federal Recognition Push Gains Attention

LUMBERTON, N.C. (AP) — The leader of a southeastern North Carolina tribe is about to join the state legislature to succeed his brother, as the Lumbee’s efforts to attain full U.S. government ...

Lumbee leader to join North Carolina statehouse as tribe's push for federal recognition picks up

The leader of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to join the state legislature. Robeson County Republican Party committee members unanimously recommended John Lowery on Tuesday to fill a ...

John Lowery, head of Lumbee, chosen to replace brother in NC General Assembly

Gov. Josh Stein has seven days to make the appointment upon recommendation by Robeson County Republicans, under state law.