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Lumbee Tribal Enrollment will open for Phase 1 UPDATES from January 20 - 30, 2026, for Tribal Citizens ages 55 and older, as well as Out-of-Territory Citizens.
Lumbee Tribal Enrollment will open for Phase 1 UPDATES from January 20 - 30, 2026, for Tribal Citizens ages 55 and older, as well as Out-of-Territory Citizens. This will begin a phased enrollment approach. The goal of this phased approach is to ensure our Tribal Enrollment staff is not overwhelmed. Please be patient with us during this time. There is no set date for the re-opening of new Tribal enrollments. Chairman Lowery and the Tribal Council will set that date in the futu


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.
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.


Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery Discusses Land Purchase and Land in Trust Process
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.
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.


Beginning today the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Office will process the first 100 people for updates. This change is due to the high volume of updates. We will update the website and social media once we
Beginning today the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Office will process the first 100 people for updates. This change is due to the high volume of updates. We will update the website and social media once we reach that 100 limit.


Please share with Lumbee Students and community to join a Cobell Virtual Scholarship Presentation zoom meeting on February 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Please share with Lumbee Students and the community to join a Cobell Virtual Scholarship Presentation Zoom meeting on February 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm at https://tinyurl.com/5n84d4y5 Meeting ID 819 3350 8785 PASSCODE 636787


The Lumbee Tribe of NC Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Our offices will REOPEN January 20 at 8 a.m.
The Lumbee Tribe of NC Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Our offices will REOPEN January 20 at 8 a.m.


Tribal Chairman John Lowery Weekly Video Update Jan. 16, 2026
Hello everyone, I have asked Tammy Maynor, our Governmental Affairs Director, to be the lead for our federal recognition transition. I have asked Heather Nakai to work along with Tammy, as our Recognition Coordinator. Heather is leading the initiative to prioritize our efforts to ensure we identify all potential programs and opportunities. With her expertise, we are focusing on exercising our sovereign rights and protecting our tribe's future. As our team moves forward in the


The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is thrilled to partner with LRDA for the February 5, 2026 People's Table event.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is thrilled to partner with LRDA for the February 5, 2026, People's Table event. There will be something for everyone with food vendors, music, and artisans, but it will be a time to fellowship with our neighbors and community. Applications for food vendors must be accepted by LRDA through January 16th.


Tonight the Lumbee Tribal Council kicked off the new year in their January Business Meeting by selecting the executive committee and the committee chairs.
Tonight, the Lumbee Tribal Council kicked off the new year in their January Business Meeting by selecting the executive committee and the committee chairs. Alex Baker was renominated as Speaker, Bobby Emanuel was nominated as Vice Chair, Nanci Locklear was nominated as Treasurer, Billy Oxendine was nominated as Parliamentarian, and Chocajuana Oxendine was nominated as Secretary. The Committee chairs include Harold Smith (Housing Chair), Nanci Locklear (Finance Chair), Rudy Lo
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