Mark your calendar as you are invited to the Inauguration of the Newly Elected Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6 pm at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke, NC.
Mark your calendar as you are invited to the Inauguration of the Newly Elected Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6 pm at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke, NC. The address is 120 Youth Drive, Pembroke, NC. #LumbeeTribe
The Lumbee Tribe of NC's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department invites you to a Community Collard Cutting on December 9 (Tuesday), 16 (Tuesday) & 18 (Thursday), 2025, from 9 AM – 12 PM
The Lumbee Tribe of NC's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department invites you to a Community Collard Cutting on December 9 (Tuesday), 16 (Tuesday) & 18 (Thursday), 2025, from 9 AM – 12 PM, as we get ready for the holiday season! Collards will be cut at the Lumbee Tribe Food Processing Center located behind the Greenhouse at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center (683 Terry Sanford Dr., Maxton, NC). Bring your fresh collards and let us cut them for you. Please remember to bring
Congratulations to Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery, who was awarded the Christopher Crittenden Memorial Award, from the NC Literary and Historical Society.
Malinda, as she is known to her Lumbee People, continues a great tradition in her family for storytelling. She is a historian and documentary film producer, and citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Literature from Harvard University in 1995, a Master of Arts Degree in Documentary Film and Video from Stanford University in 1997, a Master of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002
Stocking delivery brings early Christmas for Lumbee Children in need
Thank you to the Church of All Nations, Pastor Albert Skinner in Alabama, for your kindness to help families in need. Today, Christmas came extra early as Mrs. Dee Prins drove all the way from Alabama to the Lumbee Tribe to deliver 104 stockings for children for the Christmas holiday. This outreach began 35 years ago. These stockings are filled with a Bible, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, socks, Christmas toys, books, and crayons. The overall goal is to share the stockings wit
Thank you to Nicholas Locklear, one of the leaders of Pine Lodge Singers, and his family. Today, Nicholas presented Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery with an Eastern Woodland Bonnett.
Thank you to Nicholas Locklear, one of leaders of Pine Lodge Singers, and his family. Today Nicholas presented Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery with an Eastern Woodland Bonnett. It is made of Eagle Feathers and otter and is patterned after the style of the Redman‘s Style Bonnet Headdress. Nick is from the Pembroke Community and has worked with Lumbee youth for a number of years, and with our Lumbee Powwow. He spent several years teaching culture in Nevada at Mustang Monu
Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the Lumbee Tribe's Annual "Lighting of the Turtle."
Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the Lumbee Tribe's Annual "Lighting of the Turtle." It was cold, but it was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with wonderful Christmas music sang by Senior Ms. Lumbee Wendy Chavis Locklear and some hot chocolate, and of course good fellowship with our people. Stay warm and many blessing as we go into the Christmas Season.
Congratulations to Rev. Asturn Bartch, who is one of our newest homeowners. Rev. Bartch moved into his new home in the Shannon Community a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Congratulations to Rev. Asturn Bartch, who is one of our newest homeowners. Rev. Bartch moved into his new home in the Shannon Community a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday. He built through the Lumbee Tribe Homeownership program and received a 1% interest rate on his loan for his 3-bedroom home. Rev. Bartch said the 1% interest rate was what caught his eye. “It don’t take but a few minutes to start the application,” said Bartch. “I was in the process of trying to find
Landowners, please join us for an interactive session on December 4, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Soaring Eagle Tribal Building, located at 422 Norment Rd.
Landowners, please join us for an interactive session on December 4, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Soaring Eagle Tribal Building, located at 422 Norment Rd. in Lumberton, NC. This meeting is designed to support landowners in strengthening stewardship and long-term care of their lands. Connect one-on-one with experts offering tools, resources, and technical guidance to promote sustainable and productive land management. Topics Include: • Conservation Easements • Regenerative
Last week, Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery, Speaker Alex Baker, and other members of the Tribal Council and Supreme Court attended the 82nd National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Seattle, Wash
Last week, Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery, Speaker Alex Baker, and other members of the Tribal Council and Supreme Court attended the 82nd National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Seattle, Washington. This annual gathering of Tribal Leaders enabled the Lumbee delegation to participate in discussions on health care, education, economic development, and tourism. The delegation also met with other tribal leaders from the Southeast and helped elect an Area Vice President a
The Lumbee Tribe Health & Human Services Department invites community members to join a supportive and empowering Talking Circle
The Lumbee Tribe Health & Human Services Department invites community members to join a supportive and empowering Talking Circle focused on raising awareness and promoting healing around sexual assault. The event will be held on Monday, December 1 at 11:00 AM at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, located at 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC. This safe and confidential space is limited to eight participants to ensure a meaningful and personal experience, and each participant will r
