Lumbee News

"Understanding the Connection Between Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Indian Country" Training December 2, 2026 | 10:30am Lumber River Council of Governments Building, 30 CJ Walker Rd.,Pembroke, NC. | COMtech Tribal Citizens, community and community partners, You are invited to an upcoming training called "Understanding the Connection Between Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Indian Country" on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at the Lumbee River Council of Governmen

PUBLIC NOTICE: POLLING-SITE OBSERVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Lumbee Tribe Elections Board is seeking eligible Lumbee Tribal voters to volunteer as polling-site observers for the December 3, 2026 Clean Water Referendum. Volunteers who support the measure and volunteers who oppose the measure are encouraged to submit their interest. When available, one observer from each position will be assigned to polling sites. Interested in volunteering? Please submit your: Name and resident

Ready to turn your educational goals into reality? Join us for a night dedicated to helping students discover scholarship opportunities that can help pay for college, graduate school, trade programs, summer research, and more! Bring your questions, learn about scholarship resources, and take the next step toward achieving your dreams!

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all Tribal offices will be closed on Friday, October 23, 2026 for Staff Development. Our offices will REOPEN on Monday, October 26, 2026. For any elders, who are unable to apply for Energy Assistance on Friday, you will be able to come in next week to apply through the LIHEAP program.

The District 12 Community meeting which was scheduled for this Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Laurinburg has been cancelled.

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

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

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

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.