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.
Please be advised that the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Rehabilitation Department will not accept applications during the month of January 2026.
Please be advised that the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Rehabilitation Department will not accept applications during the month of January 2026. This temporary pause is necessary to allow staff time to complete internal changes and implement program updates to serve the tribal membership better. Application intake is scheduled to resume on February 2, 2026.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina fully and rightfully recognized as President Donald Trump signs the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The President of the United States. Donald Trump, has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included the Lumbee Fairness Act. Chairman John L. Lowery was with President Trump for this historic moment in Lumbee History. It is confirmed the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. is fully Federally Recognized as the 575th Tribe in the nation on this the 18th day of December 2025. Chairman Lowery said, “I had the honor of witnessing President Trump sign the National Defense Au
President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill in a ceremony today at 6:00 p.m
President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill in a ceremony today at 6:00 p.m. That ceremony will be broadcast on Youtube at this link
Today, Chairman John L. Lowery met with U.S. Department of the Interior Chief of Staff JoDee Hanson and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William Kirkland. Chairman Lowery looks forward to contin
Today, Chairman John L. Lowery met with U.S. Department of the Interior Chief of Staff JoDee Hanson and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William Kirkland. Chairman Lowery looks forward to continued engagement with Department leadership in the coming months as implementation of the Lumbee Fairness Act begins.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will hold a Press Conference on Friday, December 19, 2025 to discuss the U.S. Senate vote and the Lumbee Fairness Act.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will hold a Press Conference on Friday, December 19, 2025 to discuss the U.S. Senate vote and the Lumbee Fairness Act. All media are invited. The location is the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex on 8984 Highway 711 in Pembroke, NC 28372. The Press conference will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Interviews may be available upon request.
