The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. would like to wish Mr. Claimon Tyler a very special Happy Birthday! Mr. Claimon celebrated his 100th birthday on December 26th. He is the eldest of five children born to Henry and Bertha Locklear Tyler, in the community Fairmont. Mr. Claimon married his wife, Grace, on Christmas Day in 1939. They had seven children, three sons and four daughters. They also raised a grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler sharecropped for many years. He began his first public j

Winter Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or meat fat 5 cups water 1 bouillon cube or 1 tablespoon flavor base (optional) 1 winter squash (butternut, acorn, pumpkin etc.) turkey or ham bones and as much meat as you like salt to taste 2 ears of fresh corn (when out of season, substitute canned or frozen corn as long as it’s not creamed corn) 2 tablespoons oil scallions or green onions Instructions: Chop onions and sauté in the oil. Add water, diced wi

Governor Roy Cooper sends well wishes to Lumbee Tribe Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. as he nears his term as Tribal Chairman.

Today the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. hosted an Open House and ribbon cutting for the NEW Four Winds Gymnasium on Rennert Road in the Saddletree Community in Lumberton. This building will be utilized by the Boys & Girls Club youth and Lumbee Elder Groups. The Four Winds Boys & Girls Club is one of the fastest growing clubs in the Lumbee Tribe. The building is 7300 square feet and has a full court gymnasium. It also includes office space and public facilities for the Boys & Girls Clu

On Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribal Staff and the community took time to say Thank You to Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. for his service to the Lumbee People over the 6 years of his service. Governor Roy Cooper sent a video thanking Chairman Godwin for his outstanding service as Tribal Chairman. First Lady Mrs. Shelia serenaded him in a love song. Chairman Godwin was presented with a Starburst Quilt in the Tribal colors and several gifts from staff and community. Best