If I’m not mistaken, Coach Sampson and his family have ties to the Lumbee Tribe.
I believe he’s been an advocate of this for years.
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Big news here in Raleigh. Long overdue!
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I almost hate to comment on this, but other large recognized Native American groups have long opposed this and do not believe the Lumbee to be an authentic Native American group.
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Yea the Lumbee Tribe was a combination of several tribes. That was back in the 20s, they have long been a contributing tribe that other tribes didn’t want to see get recognized. I’m sure a lot of it involved the ability to build a casino.
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Do you have plans for Texas Bowl? I was just asked to assemble a watch event in Raleigh area. Welcome suggestions on a location. Charlotte held a couple a Buffalo Wild Wings that worked well.
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Count me in for Raleigh as well…
I say we go to Gregg’s house…
Man that would be great to get together, but its touch and go that I have to go to Austin to help out my brother with health issues. I was supposed to go again around the first but it may be just after Xmas. I would hate to make plans with his situation. Thanks. G
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Another Alum suggested Pourworks. Not familiar but I’m game. I’ll try to get details buttoned up ASAP.
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Sorry to hear this. If you’re in town, we hope you can join us.
The dispute is a lot deeper, more complicated and perhaps even more vicious than that.
Many other tribes view the Lumbee as fakers, posers, and wanna bes.
I won’t go so far as to say that, but several recognized Native American groups do.
Yes, I’ll let you know. Would like to meet up. I don’t think Pourworks has food… Thanks. G
As a fellow Native American, I gladly welcome the Lumbee tribe to be recognized, long overdue!
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Well, it appears that the prez has signed legislation precisely to that effect.
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I don’t remember where I read about the Lumbee Tribe (maybe Arial America on the Smithsonian channel) but it is my understanding that as the various tribes were being organized to be moved to Oklahoma (think Trail of Tears) some of the members of various tribes escaped into the hills/mountains to avoid the movement. The Lumbee may or may not be descendants of those who escaped and avoided that travesty . . . . .
Actually, there’s little documentation of that.
They are a mix of local Native American, African, and European DNA.
They lack a recognizable native language but have maintained close community ties and a strong cultural identity for many generations.
Now here is where this recognition gets interesting.
As it stands now, the State of North Carolina only permits legal casino gambling on tribal lands (usually reservations) that are regulated by the Indian Gaming Act.
Query: Can the Lumbee now operate a tribal casino in and around Pembroke?
It’s currently the poorest area in North Carolina, and a casino resort would do wonders for the area economically. It might improve the Lumbee standard of living.
Only problem?
The Lumbee don’t have a reservation, so it’s not clear how that would comply with North Carolina’s requirement of a casino being on tribal land.
Would any land owned by the tribal corporation qualify?
It’s an interesting legal question.