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You are invited Monday, April 29, 2024 to the District 10 Community Meeting at 6:00 pm at Rennert Fire Department at 9896 Rennert Rd in Shannon, NC. The event is hosted by Councilman Bobby Emanuel (District 10). The meeting will offer information about tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.

Happy Earth Day from the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina! After a long stormy weekend across Lumbee Tribal Territory, our Lumbee Tribe Agriculture and Natural Resources Department staff, tribal staff, Tribal Council and friends celebrated and honored Earth Day by turning over the soil and planting trees, fruit bushes, as well as other plants at our Cultural Center! #EarthDay2024

You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Pine Needle Elders Village on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm. This new Lumbee Tribal Elders Community is located at 33 Sickle Lane in Rowland.

Our Youth Services staff from First Nation Boys & Girls Club are getting geared up for some summer fun by building a raised bed garden. The staff at all seven of our Boys & Girls Clubs will be teaching “Healthy Lifestyles” to our children by showing our Boys & Girls Club members the basics of growing a garden. The children will learn how to cook the veggies, how to preserve foods, hoe a garden, water and fertilize their crops. Gardens are already planted at Two Stream, Pembroke and Southern Spirit Clubs. The other clubs are also in the process of getting their beds planted.

Mark your calendar for the dedication ceremony for the historic marker that will be placed at Buie Mound on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The unveiling will be at 11 am. The marker will be placed at the intersection of Highway 710 and Highway 72. Dating back thousands of years, Buie Mound has long been a sacred place for American Indians. A reception will follow at 12:30 pm at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian, on the campus of UNC Pembroke. A panel discussion on "Mound Builders of Robeson County: Archaeology & Ancient Landscapes" will follow at 2 pm. Parking for the historic marker unveiling will be at Jepp's Farm.

The Qualified Bidders List is NOW OPEN! Apply Today! The Lumbee Tribe Rehabilitation Housing Program is accepting new contractor applications for the following trades: General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC. The Rehabilitation Program accepts applications for new contractors twice a year ONLY. Any American Indian contractor who would like to place their name/business on the Qualified Bidders List for the Lumbee Tribe Rehabilitation Housing Program must submit an application by mail or by the drop off box at the Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC 711 in Pembroke, NC 28372. Address submissions to the attention of Jessica Jones. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by 3 pm. For applications or additional questions, contact Jessica Jones at 910.522.5466 or jljones@lumbeetribe.com

Veterans, Please mark your calendar for the Lumbee Tribe of NC Veteran Stand Down, which is scheduled for June 15, 2024 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club at 120 Youth Drive Pembroke, NC 28372. The available resources include: Health Screenings Dental Assistance Mental Health Services Employment Assistance Housing/Shelter Assistance Peer Support Veterans' Benefits Assistance Gear Distribution Training Opportunities Haircuts Crisis & Recovery Services Meals Provided by Blue Cross NC *Veterans will need to present proof of Veteran status such as a DD-214, Veteran ID, or VA may be verified on site. For more information visit www.abccm-vsc.org or call 855-962-8387.

Apply Today Lumbee Tribe Election’s Board Alternate Position Election Board District 1 Comprised of Territory Districts 5, 7, and 11.Election Board District 1 Comprised of Territory Districts 5, 7, and 11. The Lumbee Tribe Elections Board Alternate is a (6) six year term. The alternate is required to reside in the district for the position. Deadline to apply | May 31, 2024 Submit your resume to Belinda Brewer at bbrewer@lumbeetribe.com

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. Call today. The Enlightening Native Daughters (END) program provides direct services to American Indian women and children who are victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking within the (4) four-county Lumbee Tribal Territory. Current Services include the following: Court Advocacy Outreach Activities Private Case Management Support Group Services Information and Referral Services Intervention Services For assistance or more information call (910) 522-5055.

Thank you to Joshua Malcolm, CEO of Lumbee Holdings, Inc. who presented a $25,000 check at the Presenting Sponsor Level to Lumbee Gala Committee Chairs Speaker Dewey McNeill (District 9) and Treasurer Pam Hunt (District 3). The Second Annual Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Gala, "Protecting our Past, Moving Toward Our Future” is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024. Sponsorships of the event are still available. With your sponsorship, we will increase our efforts toward full federal recognition, acknowledgment and benefits, which will make a difference in the daily lives of our elders, children, and community. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/single-post/join-us-for-the-second-annual-lumbee-tribe-of-north-carolina-s-gala-protecting-our-past-moving-to?fbclid=IwAR2KSGXUX3LuZfXFWcNtiL-j7t80Fzlyc-32ClYFkFSsfSTn8YyuHtSt1dg_aem_Aajv8VwSHB1XvAqVJ5K6fOKuTZ_WAkBFPHlx5VFxMMlicnF77DLa3wcO2ZfrgqeNGQY5C9ptufi4nOfUkE6m_iv2

Join us for the Second Annual Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Gala, "Protecting our Past, Moving Toward Our Future” on June 29, 2024. With your sponsorship, we will increase our efforts toward full federal recognition, acknowledgment and benefits, which will make a difference in the daily lives of our elders, children, and community. The event will be held at the Southeastern Ag. Events Center in Lumberton. The sponsorship packages are listed below. For more details, call Belinda Brewer at 910.522.2219. Individual tickets will go on sale May 1, 2024 for $125.

For Immediate Release Cumberland County Superintendent and Leadership Team Meet with Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to Discuss Funding Affecting Native Students in Consultation meeting Pembroke, NC (April 10, 2024) - Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery, Tribal Council members and the Lumbee Tribe Administrative Team met with Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Superintendent, Dr. Marvin Connelly, Maria Ford, Executive Director for Federal Program for CCS and Coordinator of Indian Education, Candace Revels on Tuesday to discuss tribal consultation in the Cumberland County School System. Tribal Chairman Lowery and the tribal leadership said Cumberland County Schools is on track and is demonstrating how tribal consultation should work and that consultation and collaboration is what you do all year with your students. “The Lumbee Tribe appreciates Cumberland County Schools leadership meeting with us and consulting,” said Lowery. “We look forward to the great partnership we have with them.” Tammy Maynor, Lumbee Tribe Director of Governmental Affairs, said the meeting was a meaningful consultation and demonstrated the care of Cumberland County Superintendent Dr. Connelly and his staff. “They gave an absolutely thorough presentation about where they are, what they're doing, and how they use all federal programs to benefit Lumbee Youth.” said Maynor. The presentation by Cumberland County included a look at projects such as, a recent Powwow, which was hosted by the school system through Indian Education. The district has partnered with Project IndigeChoice to work with the Lumbee Tribe to ensure their children participate in the tribal programs. The team also looked at data, which included that Cumberland County saw the graduation rate of Native Students rise from 72 to 80% from 2019 to 2023. The overall rate is 86%. The district also provided a counselor and a full time social worker for the program, which freed up Indian Education dollars. Tribal Council member Wendy Moore (District 5) said she was impressed by the presentation and she feels Dr. Connelly cares and he is going the extra mile. “I love their Eagle Feather Ceremony for Cumberland County and they are taking the concept of ”It takes a village” and they are applying it,” said Moore. “They are working with parents through the parent committee and they have strong relationships with parents and so they understand the importance of education. And because of this participation, overall their participation has doubled.”