District 12 Community meeting is cancelled
The District 12 Community meeting which was scheduled for this Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Laurinburg has been cancelled.
Educator Celebrates Becoming New Homeowner Through Downpayment Assistance Program
Congratulations to Amber Kline and her family on receiving $20,000 in Downpayment Assistance this week through the Lumbee Tribe Down-Payment Assistance program. Amber, a recent graduate of UNC Pembroke, is now teaching Pre-school in the Public Schools of Robeson County. She is purchasing her first home and will be living in the Back Swamp Community in District 20. Amber said she has waited nine years for this dream to come true. “I was so excited because, I've been waiting, I
Lumbee Tribal Council Votes on Gaming Ordinance
Pembroke, NC (October 16, 2026) — Following the October Business Meeting, the Lumbee Tribal Council voted to pass the Gaming Ordinance (CLLO-2026-1015-04). In a vote of 14 to 2, the Tribal Council approved the legislation during a Special Called Meeting. Lumbee Tribal Council Speaker Alex Baker joined other council members in a standing ovation following the vote. “The Tribal Council has done its duty by carefully considering this ordinance, listening to our citizens, and mak
Lumbee Tribal Council Votes on Gaming Ordinance in Special Called Meeting
In a vote of 14 to 2, the Lumbee Tribal Council passed the Gaming Ordinance in a Special Called meeting tonight. The Chairman has 10 days to certify any ordinance that affects fundamental rights
Lumbee Tribal Council Business Meeting recognizes Allana Jackson
During the October Lumbee Tribal Council Business Meeting, the council took time to recognize Allana Jackson for her efforts to support clearing the way to execute referendums in a constitutional matter. Speaker Baker said he thanked her for being an engaged citizen who stepped forward to find solutions for the constitutional issue in the Clean Water Ordinance. The moment was especially significant as the Lumbee People move toward a vote allowing our citizens to vote on the “
Are you planning to vote in the Lumbee Tribal Election on November 17th? Make sure your Lumbee Tribal Enrollment is updated. The Enrollment Department closes this Friday for the election.
Are you planning to vote in the Lumbee Tribal Election on November 17th? Make sure your Lumbee Tribal Enrollment is updated. The Enrollment Department closes this Friday for the election.
Since our Enrollment Office reopened for updates, we have been welcoming Lumbee families from near and far as they come to update their tribal enrollment.
Since our Enrollment Office reopened for updates, we have been welcoming Lumbee families from near and far as they come to update their tribal enrollment. Today Tribal Chairman Lowery had an opportunity to visit with Mr. WJ Strickland, his wife Barbara and their daughter Carmelia as they updated their enrollment. Mr. WJ and his family have been instrumental in helping Lumbee Families for more than 50 years. Mr. WJ helped start Lumbee Regional Development Association (LRDA) a
