On the recordMarch 17, 2009
If you want to talk about history, the 1956 Act definitely did recognize the Lumbee Indians as a Federally recognized tribe, but guess the reason why Congress did not give full recognition?
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congress.govIf you want to talk about history, the 1956 Act definitely did recognize the Lumbee Indians as a Federally recognized tribe, but guess the reason why Congress did not give full recognition?
Faleomavaega discusses the limitations of the 1956 Act regarding Lumbee recognition.
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