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They say timing is everything, with a state-recognized group seeking action amid a lengthy shutdown of the federal government and a major breakdown in the halls of Congress.
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
VIDEO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
TESTIMONY: Michell Hicks of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a legislative hearing to consider federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
An unassuming eatery at the Pueblo of Isleta won the top prize at the New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge.
Native America Calling: Native women making leadership gains (September 15, 2025)
As with the general population, Native women lag behind men when it comes to elected political power. 
With federal funding for Native languages being eliminated, technology is helping bridge the gap.
Native America Calling: Making more Native tourism connections (June 20, 2025)
What better time than the Summer Solstice to look around at Native tourism draws for the season? 
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.
President Donald Trump took office with a promise to help the Lumbee Tribe with its quest for federal recognition. What happens next?
Native America Calling: The Trump administration, endangered fish and a new book (February 28, 2025)
Federal staff layoffs, spending freezes and other orders from the Donald Trump administration jeopardize food pathways for tribes and federal grants and loans for Native farmers. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (February 5, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 4, 2025. 
Doug Burgum has yet to be confirmed as the new leader of the Department of the Interior but a contentious Indian Country issue has already been dumped on his desk.
AUDIO: ‘The Network Working Against the Lumbee Tribe’ (December 17, 2024)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) lashes out against the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at a hearing on sports betting on December 17, 2024. 
VIDEO: ‘The Network Working Against the Lumbee Tribe’ (December 17, 2024)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) lashes out against the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at a hearing on sports betting on December 17, 2024. 
Native America Calling: Getting the lay of the land (December 2, 2024)
Native land surveyors are bringing a unique understanding of the land to their work and for the future. 
‘We’re going to get this done’: Time running out for Indian Country legislation (November 25, 2024)
With time quickly running out in the 118th Congress, a leading Democratic lawmaker is laying down the law when it comes to advancing Indian Country’s legislative interests. 
Michell Hicks: Republican lawmaker owes an apology to tribal nations (November 25, 2024)
Tribal governments have struggled, fought, and bled for centuries to exist and maintain our cultures. 
Tribal legitimacy debates far from settled in Indian Country (November 8, 2024)
Concerns about legitimacy continue to be a significant source of contention within the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization.
Native America Calling: Pinning down the North Carolina Native vote (November 4, 2024)
The possibility of federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe is a factor as voters go to the polls in North Carolina. 
Tribes respond after Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida (October 10, 2024)
The Miccosukee Tribe and the Seminole Tribe are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Milton after the catastrophic storm hit their homelands in Florida. 
Native America Calling: Expecting the unexpected when disaster strikes (October 9, 2024)
Join Native America Calling to hear from tribal emergency management officials about their evolving disaster plans. 
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tim Sheehy is drawing fire for comments deemed derogatory against Native people.
‘Gadugi’: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians pledges support after Hurricane Helene (September 30, 2024)
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is counting its blessings and coming together as a community amid widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene. 
NAFOA announces Cory Blankenship as new executive director (September 12, 2024)
NAFOA, the oldest and largest finance organization in Indian Country, finally has a new executive director. 
The Remember the Removal Bike Ride is one of the most valuable cultural activities Cherokee Nation supports, deeply connecting youthful Cherokees to our history.
Native America Calling: Making sense of this year’s tax season (January 29, 2024)
Native families stand to benefit from a child tax credit that’s still under consideration in Congress. What else is new in tax season? 
Native America Calling: Developing new fluent Cherokee speakers (December 19, 2023)
An extensive network of programs is seeking to develop new fluent Cherokee speakers on tribal homelands in North Carolina. 
National Congress of American Indian draws huge crowd for annual convention (November 16, 2023)
The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is at a major crossroads as it celebrates a milestone anniversary. 
Native America Calling: When to know it’s time to re-brand (November 14, 2023)
After reaching out to Cherokee leaders and citizens, the museum on the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians re-launched with a new name and purpose. 
National Congress of American Indians kicks off milestone convention (November 13, 2023)
The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is marking a milestone event with an election of new leaders and debate on a controversial issue. 
A state-recognized tribe is not an Indian tribe. And a member of one of these groups is not an Indian.
Native America Calling: Tribal traditions and the eclipse (October 13, 2023)
Join Native America Calling to shine a light on some of the tribal traditions surrounding the partial solar eclipse. 
Citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians overwhelmingly voted in favor of allowing recreational cannabis use on the tribe’s reservation. What happens next?
The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.
H.R.548 – Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (February 14, 2023)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.548, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 6, 2023. 
Republican-controlled House set to approve first Indian Country bills (February 6, 2023)
The 118th Congress is finally underway and Indian Country bills are among the first to advance in a new political atmosphere on Capitol Hill.
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