After decades of denials, North Carolina’s Tuscarora Indians take a step closer to recognition

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Editor’s note: House Bill 600 does not have unified support from North Carolina’s Tuscarora communities. After publication of our story, the Tuscarora Indian Nation of North Carolina Prospect Longhouse, the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina (Maxton), and the Tuscarora Tribe of North Carolina (Saddletree) reached out to NC Newsline to dispute support for the legislation. They did not speak at the legislative hearing, but clarified the while Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina has continuously sought …

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