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Senate committee considers extending federal recognition and services to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Senate committee considers extending federal recognition and services to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

by Lexi Newsom | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs heard from Native American leaders and representatives Wednesday about whether Congress should recognize the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and make them eligible for national services and benefits. The testimony...
Native leaders, advocates warn of shutdown’s impact on their communities

Native leaders, advocates warn of shutdown’s impact on their communities

by Isabella Jacob | Oct 30, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown nears the one-month mark, Native American advocacy groups and leaders warned that furloughs, terminations and funding lapses are hurting education, food access and economic aid for tribal communities by slowing crucial federal...
Native Americans, facing lack of access to clean water, press for a new bill to help fix problem

Native Americans, facing lack of access to clean water, press for a new bill to help fix problem

by Lance Wilhelm | Feb 8, 2024 | Featured, Health & Science, Topics

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers met Thursday to discuss a series of legislation meant to correct injustices facing Native Americans, some of which have been overlooked for centuries.  Proposals to help provide tribes commercial independence, improved health care services and...
Native American repatriation act still faces compliance issues after 31 years

Native American repatriation act still faces compliance issues after 31 years

by Samantha Aguilar | Feb 3, 2022 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — Inadequate funding and unclear responsibilities have slowed the return of Native American remains and cultural objects to traditional caretakers, experts and lawmakers agreed during a hearing on Wednesday. “After more than three decades of [the Native...

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