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Native America Calling: Hurdles, opposition confront tribes on the cusp of federal recognition

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Hurdles, opposition confront tribes on the cusp of federal recognition

The 3,300-member Chinook Indian Nation in Washington State just scrapped their support of legislation for federal recognition that tribal leaders had been working on for more than two years.

The rejection comes after the key author of the bill added a series of onerous conditions at the last minute. A handful of other tribes around the country are working through the long, complicated process to secure recognition.

Justice is overdue. The time to act is now.⁰
Every day without recognition is another day of injustice.⁰We will not remain silent. We will not wait any longer.

✊🏽 Stand with us. Sign the petition.⁰🔗 Link in bio or visit https://t.co/q3ItA4vh40 pic.twitter.com/UQRAn1qZp8
— Chinook Indian Nation (@chinook_nation) May 2, 2025

Meanwhile, efforts to follow through on President Donald Trump’s promise of federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe is encountering criticism from other tribes who say the process ignores important considerations that most other tribes have to contend with.

Tune into Native America Calling to get status updates on tribes awaiting federal recognition.

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Despite lacking a formal relationship with the U.S. government, the Lumbee Tribe depends on federal funds that are now being threatened by President Trump.

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