The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina gets 241 acres of land in Robeson County and brings up the idea of a casino and resort in the ad.
THE the update comes from the Lumbee Tribe Chairman, John L. Lowery, who discussed the land and trust land purchase process at length, confirming that Lumbee Tribal Holdings (the for-profit arm of the tribe) acquired the land and transferred it to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
It explains how the “strategic” acquisition was made to secure land that can be used for long-term economic development initiatives that will benefit generations to come. This happens a few days later Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris announced the tribe had requested recognition from the state of North Carolina, ahead of the planned opening of a casino.
The Future of the Lumbee Tribe’s Newly Acquired Lands Depends on the People
The actual purpose of the new site has not yet been determined, as the announcement suggests the decision will be made “by the will of the Lumbee people.”
The update continues to indicate that if and when the tribe votes for the games, the 241-acre land could serve as the site of a casino and hotel complex, accompanied by a retail outlet and additional amenities like a golf course, Top Golf style facility, water park or similar attractions.
However, if people vote against gamesthe land can be developed into a commercial and industrial park designed to attract employers. It is suggested that either of these options could lead to the creation of thousands of jobs and “constitute an economic boom not only for our tribal territory but for this entire region of the state.”
The Lumbee Tribe is actually the largest tribe in North Carolina and the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River, according to the Department of Administration.
Regardless, this property, along with the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center, Tribal Administration Building, and several other tribal assets, will ultimately be placed in trust with the United States government.
The tribe claims that placing land in trust transfers title to the federal government to be held in the tribe’s name, thereby removing the application of eminent domain and providing protections.
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