The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is preparing its first land‑into‑trust application following the acquisition of 241 acres in Robeson County.
Chairman John L. Lowery said the application marks the beginning of an economic development strategy made possible by long-sought federal recognition.
Lumbee Tribal Holdings, the tribe’s for‑profit arm, purchased the property before transferring it to the tribal government, though an exact purchase date was not disclosed. In a video statement published on YouTube, Lowery said the land was secured to support “long-term economic development initiatives that benefit our people for generations to come.”
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