Lumbee News

Join the Lumbee Tribe of NC for an on-site surplus auction on May 1, 2026, at 12 pm, at the Housing Materials Warehouse (164 Clovis Drive, Pembroke, NC). This auction is open to the public. Attendees may view the items and register from 11 am - 12 pm. The auction will begin at 12 pm. There will be several vehicles, including a bus, truck, and vans, as well as an auto floor scrubber on-site to be auctioned. Cash and checks will be accepted. All items must be picked up by 4 pm

You are invited to the District 8 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church 4148 Union Chapel Rd, Pembroke, NC . The event is hosted by Council Representative Kathy Hunt. The meeting will offer you information about tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.

You are invited to the District 3 Community Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12:00 till 2:00 pm at 1742 Rozier Siding Rd. St. Pauls, NC 28384. The event is hosted by Council Representative Harold Smith. Participants will receive information about Tribal services and community information. Lunch will be served.

You are invited to the District 18 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cherokee Church Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. The event is hosted by Council Representative Mary Locklear. Participants will receive information about Tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.

Food vendors are needed for the Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition Celebration on May 16, 2026 at UNC Pembroke. Food vendor setup is $300. The Vendor Set-up Time is May 15, 2026 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (no exceptions). Application link to apply: https://shorturl.at/J8Zsz The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to host this Federal Recognition Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026. We welcome our Lumbee Citizens, our community, our neighbors, our supporters in Federal Recognitio

Save the date and mark your calendar to join us for the 4th Annual Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Gala on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm. It will be an evening to remember as we continue the year-long celebration of full Federal Recognition for our Lumbee People. Join us at the Shahbain Farms and Event Center on 469 Posey Farm Road in Raeford, N.C. Online ticket sales will be announced on the website and on our social media. #LumbeeTribe    #lumbee575

The Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) is accepting new contractor applications for the following trades: General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC. HIP accepts applications for new contractors ONLY twice a year. Any American Indian Contractor who would like to place their name/business on the Qualified Bidders List for the Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) must submit an application by mail or by the drop-off box at the Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984

We are less than a week away from our Lumbee Tribe Wild Game Festival! There is a buzz of activity with our tribal staff as we plan the menu for Saturday as well as all the fun activities for that day. We have one more exciting thing to share. At each of our federal recognition events, there will be a special patch for purchase. This Saturday, we look forward to sharing the first patch with you which will feature a duck, which is commonly seen at our Lumbee Tribe Cultural Cen

Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Tribal Enrollment Updates for all Begins Monday, March 23, 2026 All Lumbee Tribal Citizens needing updates may do so now. Important to know: • If your phase has passed, you may still submit updates. Timeline may adjust based on volume and processing needs. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment