Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hayes Alan Locklear helped create the Lumbee's distinctive tribal regalia. Hayes Alan Locklear created the symbol of North ...

Nine American Indian tribes have sent a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing a bill that would grant federal recognition to the Lumbee. North Carolina’s largest tribe, with more than 50,000 members ...

This is the fourth installment in our new Main Street NC series from the WUNC Politics Podcast. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the positives going on in ...

A group of Native American men perform traditional chanting and drumming during a friendship dance at the Apex Nature Park on Oct. 14, 2024, for Indigenous People's Day. The largest Native American ...

After a 137-year struggle, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition from the U.S. government. Members of the Native American tribe shed tears as it reached the ...

The Lumbee’s own history has complicated their recognition fight as much as anything else. The tribe did not exist before Europeans arrived in North Carolina. Unlike other tribes, many Lumbee adopted ...

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina establishes a website to help tribal citizens stay informed and educated ahead of gaming amendment vote.

The Lumbee’s own history has complicated their recognition fight as much as anything else. The tribe did not exist before Europeans arrived in North Carolina. Unlike other tribes, many Lumbee adopted ...

PEMBROKE — Returning for its fourth year next month, the Lumbee Film Festival in Pembroke is back with music, food and a diverse collection of films directed by Native American and Indigenous people.

Brent Tyler is a Lumbee Indian who has been with the NC Department of Public Safety for 13 years (Photo: NCDPS) (WWAY) — November is National Native American Heritage Month, with Friday being Native ...