""Today marks (a) historic effort not just for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, but for justice long overdue," U.S. Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.) said after the amendment passed on Sept. 10."
"Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks told Axios that the Lumbee haven't demonstrated a distinct language, nor have they shown evidence of past treaties or ties to ancestral lands prior to contact with European settlers."
"Shawnee Tribal Chief Benjamin Barnes told Axios that tribes aren't opposed to experts examining the Lumbee's claims with academic rigor. "But my suspicion is they do not want to do that because they are absent the facts.""
"In a statement to Axios, Lumbee chairman John Lowery said those who oppose the tribe's federal recognition "pay lobbyists and media consultants a lot of money to push hate filled propaganda against the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.""
The House approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act granting full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Lumbee criticized the Interior Department recognition process as flawed and overly lengthy. Some neighboring tribes objected, citing limited evidence of Lumbee Indigenous identity before the 1800s, lack of a distinct language, and absence of historic treaties or ancestral land ties. Other tribes and leaders publicly support Lumbee recognition, and Lumbee leadership says opponents use lobbyists and media to spread hostile messaging. The NDAA amendment now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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