Lumbee News

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. is committed to giving our tribal membership adequate time to update their tribal cards. For clarification, If your tribal card is not expired, you are active.  So there is no need to come in for an update if your tribal card is still active. Phase 1 Extended - The Lumbee Tribe Enrollment staff will continue updates for Lumbee Citizens ages 55 and over and Out of Territory Citizens for another week through Friday, February 6, 2026. The office hours ar

Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce that today, January 30, 2026, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina officially appears on the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ published list of Federally Recognized Tribes. This moment marks history for our people. I encourage everyone to pause and reflect on what this means, not just for us today, but for our ancestors who fought so long and so hard to bring us to this point. Their perseverance, faith, and determination carried us forward, and

Date: January 29, 2026 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov Lumbee Tribe Added to Official List of Federally Recognized Tribes President Trump delivers on promise to tribal nation. WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today affirmed its commitment to tribal sovereignty by adding the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to the official list of federally recognized tribes, formalizing the tribe’s government-to-government relationship with the United States and carrying out fede

The Lumbee Tribe Portal Site is temporarily down for maintenance. We will put out a notification when the site maintenance is complete.

The . The 100 person limit change is due to the high volume of updates. Phase 1 enrollments will continue for another week through February 6, 2026 for updates for Lumbee Citizens ages 55 and over and Out of Territory Citizens.

We are excited to share that, in collaboration with our local partners, instead of hosting just one major celebration, we will host a series of events throughout 2026 highlighting our Federal Recognition, with our large celebration taking place on May 16th on the campus of UNC-Pembroke. Our first event on February 5th, will be in partnership with our good friends at LRDA as they host their monthly “The People’s Table.” The evening will feature performances by a number of our

January 29, 2026 Subject: Lumbee Language Revitalization Initiative Wagkiyo {Waa-kee—oo} or Hello, Since the middle of last year, our Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), Harlan Chavis, along with a dedicated committee of Lumbee citizens, has been working to revitalize our Cheraw Siouan language. This important initiative brings together historians, cultural knowledge keepers from our Tribe, scholars, and educators who are committed to preserving and restoring our lin

The Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Office has reached the 100-person limit for updates for Friday, January 23, 2026. The 100-person limit is due to the high volume of updates.

Hello Everyone, Recently, Lumbee Tribal Holdings, the for-profit arm of the Tribe, acquired 241 acres of land in Robeson County. Following the purchase, the property was transferred to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. This strategic acquisition was made to secure land that can be utilized for long-term economic development initiatives that benefit our people for generations to come. This property, along with the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center, the Tribal Administration Build

The Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Office has reached the 100-person limit for updates for today. The 100-person limit change is due to the high volume of updates.