Lumbee News

The Lumbee Tribe’s Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources continues to advance important work across our communities since its establishment in 2022. The department has: • Established the Culture Center Fall Garden • Implemented Summer Garden Projects at Boys & Girls Club sites • Installed garden beds at the Stedman Housing community • Completed construction of the Agriculture Clean Room • Formed the Siouan Language Committee • Published the Lumbee Farmer Directory • S

The Lumbee Tribe’s Department of Health & Human Services continues to expand vital programs and initiatives that strengthen the well-being of our people since its establishment in 2024. The department has: • Hosted the Tribe’s first Peer Support Certification Course • Installed Narcan boxes in high-risk areas • Developed a Community Readiness Plan on substance use and overdose trends • Completed a Tribal Health Assessment highlighting mental health and chronic disease needs •

Congratulations to Brentana Locklear, who is one of our newest homeowners. As we continue to celebrate the contributions of Native People during American Indian Heritage Month, for our Lumbee People, that includes putting families in homes. The Lumbee people have been known for decades across the region for their home craftsmanship and building skills. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. is continuing that legacy as we build new homes and neighborhoods across our four-county Tribal Terr

Elders you are invited to a Healthy Holidays Clinic Day on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club on 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC. The free event is from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided as well as a variety of free health screenings and fall and Chronic Disease resources education. Also, the First 50 seniors will receive anti-slip shoes. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, FastMed, Minority Health Quality Fo

Here are more photos of the fellowship, good times and all the good medicine from the N.C. Museum of History’s 30th annual American Indian Heritage Celebration in Raleigh on Saturday. Our Lumbee Citizens from all across the state took time to visit and catch up with relatives from across the Southeast. It truly showcased Native Culture throughout the state. The museum also took time to honor Emily Grant and the people who started this amazing event, as well as to celebrate th

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Complex and all Tribal Offices will CLOSE on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving. Our offices will REOPEN on Monday, December 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Please join us for the Annual “Lighting of the Turtle Building” on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate as we celebrate the Christmas Holiday Season together. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex is located at 6984 NC Hwy 711, Pembroke, NC.

Today Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina saw a vision come to fruition with the opening of the Department of Agriculture Natural Resources New Food Processing Center. The new processing facility allows farmers to be able to wash, package and even store their vegetables as they prepare them for market. It is located at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. The Lumbee Tribe put a new spin on the ribbon cutting and guest today had an opportu

Press Release  Lumbee Tribe Receives 3.7 Million Dollar Federal Grant to Empower Native Youth Pembroke, NC (November 24, 2025) – The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is proud to announce the launch of Project CREATE (Career Readiness and Educational Advancement Through Native Youth Empowerment), a transformative initiative funded through a Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The five-year grant totals $3,773,110.00. Project CREATE

In celebration of American Indian Heritage Month, Lumbee Tribe staff came together in their ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, and moccasins.