Beyond the Cherokee and Lumbee: Here are the other American Indian tribes NC recognizes

The Eastern Band of Cherokee is the only NC tribe with full federal recognition. But NC recognizes seven others.

North Carolina leaders speak on Senate's passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act, defense bill

The U.S. Senate gives final passage to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Lumbee ...

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina awaits controversial decision on federal recognition

More than 50,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may gain federal recognition Tuesday, a move that would grant ...

Cherokee chief opposes possible Lumbee federal recognition via defense bill

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina could soon have federal recognition through a defense spending ...
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Cherokee Nation Steps to Aid Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the southeastern U.S., the Cherokee Nation has stepped up to assist recovery efforts for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina. Cherokee ...