AskBiography Logo   Latest News  Follow Us on Twitter  Follow Us on Google Buzz  Became Fan - Facebook  Subscribe to RSSRSS   Bookmark and Share

Lumbee

Ethnic group
GroupLumbee
Population55,000
Main regionUnited States

     Home | Ethnic Group | Lumbee



The Lumbee are a Native American tribe recognized by the state of North Carolina. The name "Lumbee" is derived from the word lumber or Lumber River, which winds through Robeson County, North Carolina. The river was named for the extensive lumber trade in the region in the early 19th century. Purnell Swett is the Lumbee tribal chairman.

In 1885, the Lumbee were recognized by the State of North Carolina as Croatan Indians. They unsuccessfully sought federal recognition thereafter. In 1952, after a request from tribal members, the Robeson County Commissioners conducted a tribal referendum on the tribal name. Tribal members voted for adoption of the name "Lumbee Indians of North Carolina". The Lumbee claim to be descendants of the Cheraw and related Siouan-speaking tribes originally inhabiting part of the coastal regions of the state of North Carolina. Some members claim to be descendants of the Iroquoian-speaking Tuscarora tribe, who before 1722 inhabited northeastern North Carolina.

In 1956, the United States Congress passed H.R. 4656, known as the Lumbee Act, which recognized the Lumbee as Native American people, but did not recognize them as an official tribe. In consultation with the tribe, as a condition of recognition Congress excluded the Lumbee from receiving the federal services ordinarily provided to federally recognized tribes through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. As the only tribe in this circumstance, the Lumbee have since sought full federal recognition through congressional legislation. Such recognition through congressional legislation is supported by some federally recognized tribes and opposed by others, including the Tuscarora Nation of New York, most recently in 2007.

The Cherokee Nation has supported the Lumbee efforts for federal recognition, with statements from principal chiefs, including the late Wilma Mankiller (1985-1995). The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (of North Carolina) have consistently opposed Lumbee efforts to gain federal recognition.

Lumbee Video

This is a Native American Video. It illustrates love that the Native American people have for the Lord.It has the lyrics to the song in the video. Produced by Rosemary Moore, and music is provided by The Lumbee Jubilee Singers, Derwin Locklear is minister in music and lead singer. Rosemary Moore is back up.
2.60 min. | 4.28 user rating
If you live outside the US, you can rent the movie through Amazon VOD. Go to your country's Amazon Video On Demand site and search for "Looking for Ms. Locklear". You can also try: amzn.to Get the physical DVD with lots of special features including 30 minutes of deleted scenes, a directors' commentary and a special message from us: locklearmovie.com We completed the film in 2008 (after shooting it in 2006). It won several awards and has been available on DVD for over a year, but we wanted to make it available to everyone for rental. Movie Description On the first day of school in Ms. Locklear's first grade class, Rhett & Link were caught writing profanity on their desks. As they were forced to stay inside during recess coloring pictures of unicorns, the two boys began a friendship that has lasted for over 20 years. In the summer of 2006, the internet comedy duo decided to document their attempt to reconnect with Ms. Locklear. They would avoid modern forms of communication. Instead of Googling Ms. Locklear, they would rely solely on face-to-face contact with people. Little did they know that these parameters would lead them into the very center of an obscure tribe of Native Americans, the Lumbee of North Carolina, and transform what was intended to be a docu-experiment into an hour-long film rich with humor and heart. Even more serendipitously, Rhett & Link arrive on the scene at the very climax of the tribe's century-long political struggle for identity. A story of a <b>...</b>
57.03 min. | 4.97 user rating
This video tells the story about the love of Jesus when he was on the cross. The lyrics are written in the video. Produced by Rosemary Moore, music by Lumbee Jubilee Singers, from their CD, Lord We Lift Your Name On High
3.43 min. | 4.80 user rating
LITEFOOT-"I'MMA PROBLEM" Artist-LITEFOOT Starring: Pop Master Fabel from the world famous "Rock Steady Crew" Directed by-Charlie Osceola Black Drink Productions thanks Brannon Sweatt, Ryan Sweatt, TJ Parrish, Ashley Burnett and Gray Bishop. Special, Special thanks to Carmen (Chippewa-Cree, Yakama & Makah), Niki (Lumbee Tribe), Morgan (Lumbee Tribe) and Temryss (Lummi Tribe) ...4 of the finest Native Women in Indian Country! Download the new Litefoot album "Relentless Pursuit" exclusively available at www.litefoot.com www.twitter.com/litefoot www.facebook.com/litefoot www.myspace.com/litefoot
4.23 min. | 4.61 user rating
This video is about Jesus at the well. It has the lyrics to the song, Come Just As You Are written in the video. Produced by Rosemary Moore and music is by The Lumbee Jubilee Singers, Derwin Locklear is minister in music and lead singer. Rosemary Moore is back up.
3.23 min. | 3.67 user rating
This video tells about going to heaven. It has the lyrics to the song witten in the video. Produced by Rosemary Moore and music by The Lumbee Jubilee Singers, Derwin Locklear is minister in music and lead singer. Rosemary Moore is back up.
4.13 min. | 3.66 user rating
This video will bless you in the hard times in your life. Jesus is the lighthouse that will get you through. Produced by Rosemary Moore, music is by The Lumbee Jubilee Singers,from their CD, Lord We Lift Your Name On High
3.88 min. | 4.51 user rating
Days of Elijah is a video about Israel and those of the Jewish faith. Music is provided by The Lumbee Jubilee Singers
2.87 min. | 3.66 user rating
Excerpts on Lumbee English and Lumbee identity from the documentary film Indian By Birth: The Lumbee Dialect. www.talkingnc.com
5.65 min. | 4.60 user rating
This video is about Jesus coming after the bride of Christ. The lyrics are written the video. Produced by Rosemary Moore, and music is provided by The Lumbee Jubilee Singers, Derwin Locklear is Minister in music, lead singer. and Rosemary Moore is the back up singer, and his mother in law. Thousands have already been blessed with their music.
5.38 min. | 4.2 user rating

Latest News : Lumbee : Tweet this RSS

Want to Lumbee latest news on your twitter account???   sign in with twitter
Lumbee     sign in with twitter   ||  Ethnic_Group     sign in with twitter   ||  Society     sign in with twitter
Lumbee recognition bill runs aground once again - Charlotte Observer Tweet this news
Charlotte Observer--Reggie Brewer of the -Lumbee- tribe was the lead dancer in a traditional men's dancing ceremony at a pow wow in Indian Trail. 2006 OBSERVER FILE PHOTO From an ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:58:28 GMT+00:00
Reorganization plans are close to complete - Winston-Salem Journal Tweet this news
Winston-Salem Journal--AP The center, in partnership with the -Lumbee- Tribe of NC, the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, and UNC Pembroke, will lead the two-year project that ... - Date : Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:06:16 GMT+00:00
Feds get help translating Ebonics, reigniting debate - Lexington Herald Leader Tweet this news
Lexington Herald Leader---...- to translate not just Ebonics but other dialects such as ones spoken in Appalachia, the Outer Banks or among the -Lumbee- tribe members in the Piedmont. ... - Date : Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:38:19 GMT+00:00



Privacy | Sitemap | Micra Hosting | USA Yellow Pages