Lumbee News

The Lumbee Tribe Farmers Market is back in action! Visit the Lumbee Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17, 2026 from 8 am till 1 pm. It will be located at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 6984 Highway NC Highway 711 in Pembroke, NC. Come meet our local growers and producers, support their hard work by buying local, and take home some of the freshest, highest-quality produce the season has to offer! We will also have local artisans on hand, who will be selling their goodie

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to announce the Michael Olof Paulson Scholarship will open for submissions on August 18, 2026. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is awarding six $5,000 scholarships in memory of Michael. Michael Olof Paulson’s life touched many people around the globe. Born in Sweden, he was an aviator, a historian and an enthusiast, as well as a great friend. After his death in 2022, his friends from around the nation wanted to celebrate his li

Pre-season Schedule. The pool at the Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center will be open Saturday, May 30th & Saturday,June 6, 2026 from 11:00 am till 5:00 pm. Prices are $3 for an active Tribal Card and $4 without a Tribal Card (Cash only). The Aquatic Center is at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton NC. We will post the regular summer schedule later. #LumbeeTribe

2 more days. 48 more hours to go until we officially celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina receiving full Federal Recognition on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 am - 9 pm on the campus of UNC Pembroke! This celebration is for everyone, especially the kids! There will be a face painter live on-site. There will be kids' crafts and activities, including bouncy houses, pottery, 7-direction bracelets, dreamcatchers, and rainstick building. Bring the whole family out for a fu

We are excited to officially share the agenda for our historic Federal Recognition Celebration taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 am - 9 pm, at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke! The celebration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with morning entertainment on the Main Stage featuring live performances throughout the morning session. At the same time, families can enjoy Kids Crafts & Activities on the UC Annex Lawn from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Children and famili

We are only four (4) days away from our Federal Recognition Celebration! We cannot wait to celebrate this historic moment with YOU on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with incredible entertainment, powerful gospel singing and dancing, as we honor this monumental achievement as the 575th Federally Recognized Tribe in the nation! We are excited to share our entertainment/performer lineup and Powwow Headstaff! We are honored to welcome Lynkon Wo

We are less than a week away— ONLY 5 MORE DAYS! The countdown is ON for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Federal Recognition Celebration this Saturday, May 16, 2026, at UNC Pembroke! With all the excitement, fellowship, food, and fun, you’re going to need something ice cold and refreshing! Be sure to stop by our amazing drink vendors throughout the celebration and grab your favorite lemonades and specialty drinks! Come celebrate this historic moment with us from 9 AM – 9 P