Lumbee News

Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Phase 2 Begins Monday Phase 2 (February 9 – February 27) - Updates will focus on members ages 16–25 and those living outside of the service area or territory. This age group is being prioritized because upcoming scholarship and educational opportunities require updated enrollment records. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with an updated enrollment card. If the parent or guardian’s card is not current, it

Plan to join us for a great day of golf during the Gene Locklear Scholarship Golf Tournament while supporting a great cause! The tournament is Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bayonet at Puppy Creek in Raeford (349 S Parker Church Rd, Raeford, NC). All proceeds will support Lumbee Tribe scholarships. The tournament is limited to 25 teams (100 players) so secure your spot early! Registration * Team Package: $500 (18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle, giveaways) * Individual: $125 Sponsorship O

Mark your calendar for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Wild Game Festival coming up on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.  The event runs from 11 am till 9 pm. The day will kick off at 11:00 am with a Wild Game Dinner featuring many of your Lumbee favorites including quail, deer, duck, fish, rabbit, turkey, bison and much more. From 1 pm till 5 pm, there will be a Community Powwow. Then in the evening, sit back and relax from 6 pm to 9 pm with

Come out this Wednesday, February 18, 2026 for Tribe Night as the UNCP Braves take on Mount Olive in a special night celebrating tradition, community, and culture. Come out to cheer on the Braves at 5 pm and 7 pm at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.

Thank you to all tribal staff, students, YDS/chaperones, and College representatives, for helping make Project CREATE’s College Day a success at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club! More than 100 students, accompanied by Indian Education Youth Development Specialists (YDS) and chaperones, met with various college representatives and attended workshops to learn how to further their education by going to college! Students met with representatives from NC State, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Cha

The Lumbee Tribe of NC Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for the President’s Day Holiday. Our offices will Re-open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

While touring state projects in the area today, Secretary Pamela Brewington Cashwell updated her Lumbee Tribal card. Secretary Cashwell’s family is from the Burnt Swamp and Prospect communities. Cashwell is the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Pamela Brewington Cashwell is a proud citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Hello everyone, This week marked an important milestone as we held our first meeting with officials from the Indian Health Service at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This initial conversation allowed us to begin building strong working relationships with the individuals who will guide us through the planning and implementation stages ahead. We discussed Indian Health Scholarships for our youth who are focusing on health care careers, opportunities to visit h