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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.

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

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.

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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

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. invites you to join us as we remember and honor our Lumbee ancestors who stood against the KKK 68 years ago at the Battle of Hayes Pond. on Friday, January 16th at 11 am

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. invites you to join us as we remember and honor our Lumbee ancestors who stood against the KKK 68 years ago at the Battle of Hayes Pond. Join us on Friday, January 16th at 11 am as we look back on this anniversary at that pivotal day with stories from battle participant Jack Lowery and Nancy Chavis, Lumbee historian and Curator of the Museum of the Southeast American Indian. Author Kayden Ryan will also share insight into his recent book about the bat

Congratulations to our Newly Elected Lumbee Tribal Council members who were sworn in at the Inauguration.

Congratulations to our Newly Elected Lumbee Tribal Council members, who were sworn in at the Inauguration. Sworn in tonight by the Honorable Ronette Sutton were Alex Baker (District 13), Eric Chavis (District 21), Sandra Dial (District 17), Josephine Doss (District 12), Kathy Hunt (District , Sharon Hunt (District 15), and Rubalena Locklear (District 1). Thank you to our outgoing council members for their service: Mrs. Yvonne Barnes Dial (District 7), Mr. Gerald Goolsby (Dist

Tribal Chairman John Lowery Weekly Video Update Jan. 9, 2026

On Wednesday of this week, we held our first official meeting with the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs. It was a productive and informative discussion that marks an important step forward for our Tribe. Before the end of this month, the BIA will release its annual list of federally recognized tribes, and I am honored to share that, for the first time, the Lumbee Tribe will officially appear on that list. Being added to the list of Federally Recognized Tr

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy is accepting applications for the Heating Assistance Program (HAP) through January 30, 2026.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy is accepting applications for the Heating Assistance Program (HAP) through January 30, 2026. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides vital assistance to help eligible households with energy costs during the coldest months of the year. The Department of Energy is committed to ensuring that families in need can stay safe and warm this winter. The assistance dates are broken into three categories: - Jan.