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Veterans, mark your calendar for the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Stand Down on June 6th at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke, N.C. The event, which runs from 10 am till 2 pm, will offer health screenings, employment assistance, Housing/shelter assistance, haircuts, assistance with Veterans' benefits, some great gear and much more. The event is sponsored by NC Works, Lumber River Workforce Development, UNC, UNC Health Southeastern, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Veterans Services of the Carolinas. All Veterans are welcome! Scan the QR code to register. Veterans will need to present proof of a Veterans status, DD-214, Veteran ID, or VA Verified on Site.

Join the Lumbee Tribe of NC for an on-site surplus auction on May 1, 2026, at 12 pm, at the Housing Materials Warehouse (164 Clovis Drive, Pembroke, NC). This auction is open to the public. Attendees may view the items and register from 11 am - 12 pm. The auction will begin at 12 pm. There will be several vehicles, including a bus, truck, and vans, as well as an auto floor scrubber on-site to be auctioned. Cash and checks will be accepted. All items must be picked up by 4 pm on the day of the sale. All sales are final—no returns or refunds. For more information, please contact Jawana Jacobs at 910.522.5160.

You are invited to the District 8 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church 4148 Union Chapel Rd, Pembroke, NC . The event is hosted by Council Representative Kathy Hunt. The meeting will offer you information about tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.

You are invited to the District 3 Community Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12:00 till 2:00 pm at 1742 Rozier Siding Rd. St. Pauls, NC 28384. The event is hosted by Council Representative Harold Smith. Participants will receive information about Tribal services and community information. Lunch will be served.

You are invited to the District 18 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cherokee Church Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. The event is hosted by Council Representative Mary Locklear. Participants will receive information about Tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.

Food vendors are needed for the Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition Celebration on May 16, 2026 at UNC Pembroke. Food vendor setup is $300. The Vendor Set-up Time is May 15, 2026 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (no exceptions). Application link to apply: https://shorturl.at/J8Zsz The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to host this Federal Recognition Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026. We welcome our Lumbee Citizens, our community, our neighbors, our supporters in Federal Recognition, and YOU to this grand celebration at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It will be a momentous day to join us in celebration of this historic and joyous achievement! The celebration will begin at 9 am and continue through 9 pm. Join us for the food, great fellowship, a gospel singing, a mini-powwow, guest speakers, light show and much more! It will be hosted at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the Quad area between Old Main and the Mary Livermore Library. It is our honor to partner with UNC Pembroke and Chancellor Cummings to host this special day. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to sponsor contact C. Owens at 910.668.6519.

Save the date and mark your calendar to join us for the 4th Annual Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Gala on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm. It will be an evening to remember as we continue the year-long celebration of full Federal Recognition for our Lumbee People. Join us at the Shahbain Farms and Event Center on 469 Posey Farm Road in Raeford, N.C. Online ticket sales will be announced on the website and on our social media. #LumbeeTribe    #lumbee575

The Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) is accepting new contractor applications for the following trades: General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC. HIP accepts applications for new contractors ONLY twice a year. Any American Indian Contractor who would like to place their name/business on the Qualified Bidders List for the Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) 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 Lisa Hagins.

We are less than a week away from our Lumbee Tribe Wild Game Festival! There is a buzz of activity with our tribal staff as we plan the menu for Saturday as well as all the fun activities for that day. We have one more exciting thing to share. At each of our federal recognition events, there will be a special patch for purchase. This Saturday, we look forward to sharing the first patch with you which will feature a duck, which is commonly seen at our Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. This limited edition patch will be available that day for purchase.  Only 200 patches will be made. This is the first of the Lumbee Tribe's 575 Limited Edition Memorabilia! We have a number of items we know that you will love. The Wild Game Festival is free and open to the public. The festival kicks off at 11 am and wraps up at 9 pm on Saturday. The day begins with a Wild Game Lunch at 11:00 am featuring many of your Lumbee favorites including quail, deer, duck, fish, rabbit, turkey, bison, some gator, chicken and rice and much more.  There will also be a Community Powwow from 1 pm till 5 pm. Then in the evening, sit back and relax from 6 pm to 9 pm with a Bonfire and Traditional Social Dancing. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is located on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC.  We would also like to thank our sponsors Jenner & Block LLP, Trillium Health Resources, Alliance Integrated solutions, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Carolina Complete Health. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.   #lumbeetribe    #lumbee575

Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Tribal Enrollment Updates for all Begins Monday, March 23, 2026 All Lumbee Tribal Citizens needing updates may do so now. Important to know: • If your phase has passed, you may still submit updates. Timeline may adjust based on volume and processing needs. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment