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You are invited to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. State of the Tribe Address on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery will share information about the tribal budget, recent accomplishments and his goals and vision for the coming year for the Lumbee People. The address will be held at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club, which is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 6984 Highway 711, Pembroke. The event will be livestreamed through the Lumbee Tribe Website. A reception will follow the tribal address.

Lumbee Historical Marker Unveiling - Monday, July 1, 2024 | 3 pm - Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex Join us as we celebrate the dedication of the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker commemorating the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The marker will be dedicated during a ceremony on Monday, July 1 at 3 p.m., at the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Complex (6984 NC 711 West, Pembroke, N.C.) The marker is one of nine being dedicated in 2024 by the N.C. State Historical Marker Program that highlight American Indian culture and history in North Carolina. Historical markers were approved for the Coharie, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi, Sappony, and Waccamaw Siouan tribes. The N.C. American Indian Heritage Commission staff worked closely with N.C. tribes to complete applications to be considered for the historical marker program. The Lumbee Tribe is a strong and resilient people with a proud tradition of education, entrepreneurship and overall excellence. The Lumbee tribal territory includes Robeson, Hoke, Scotland and Cumberland counties. The majority of tribal members reside in Robeson County. Significant Lumbee communities also thrive in Baltimore, Maryland, and Detroit, Michigan. .

The Catawba Nation and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina celebrated a historic occasion today as they signed a Government-to-Government Principles of Agreement, which is considered similar to a modern-day treaty between the two tribal nations. This historic covenant will mark a new day of guided principles between the two nations as they have agreed to move forward together in friendship and partnership, while also protecting the sovereignty of each nation. The agreement signing took place at noon at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center with guest from across the region to witness the historic event. Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris said the agreement between the Catawba Indian and the Lumbee represents a significant milestone and is a testament to the tribes commitment to mutual respect and cooperation. "This agreement signifies our collective dedication, peace, prosperity, and justice for all," said Harris. Lumbee Tribal Chairman said the ancestors of the Lumbee would be proud. He called it a momentous occasion. "We now have a strong firm relationship with our brothers and sisters from the Catawba," said Lowery. "We have already built strong bonds and this agreement puts us in lock step as we work and walk together on cultural issues, social issues, health issues, economic development issues and much more. This partnership stands out as the most significant one of my tenure and ensures a bright future for our two nations." This agreement begin a new era of support, resilience, as well as prosperity for both Tribes. Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery and Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris kicked off this monumental occasion by participating in the Annual Summer Solstice Ceremonial Fire, in which they began together with two (2) ceremonial fires, which became one to symbolize our tribes are bonded forever, with a bond never to be broken. Following the ceremony, Chief Harris and Chairman Lowery were presented with the tail feather of an Eagle. Leaders from the two nations signed the agreement before a large audience today. Both nations also shared gifts of pottery. Catawba Chief Harris presented Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery with a gift of a Chairman's pottery vase. Chairman Lowery presented and wrapped Chief Harris with a quilt from one of our Lumbee Elders. The Catawba Nation and the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. have a longstanding relationship with families moving between the two tribes for centuries.

Congratulations to Corbin Eddings and Millicent Strickland Brewer who were both sworn-in Thursday night at the Lumbee Tribal Council June meeting. Corbin was re-appointed to the United Tribes of N.C. Board. Millicent was appointed to the Lumbee Tribal Elections Board. Both Lumbee Citizens were sworn-in by the Honorable Kelvin Jacobs.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18, 2024 for the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Our offices will reopen June 20, 2024.

This week, the Veteran Service of Fayetteville, NC awarded the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ award with a medal for supporting the Fayetteville VAHC Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program. The Lumbee Tribe partners with the Veteran Service of Fayetteville, NC in working with the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program as well as the HUD-VASH Program. The Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office assists veterans with applying for VA home loans, down-payment assistance, VA health care benefits, pensions, order military records and medals, and more. Thank you, Veteran Service of Fayetteville, NC, for your dedication to ensure our veterans are taken care of! For more information, please visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/vetservices or call (910)-522-2210. The Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office is located at 68 E Three Hunts Drive Pembroke, N.C. 28372.

Congratulations to Jacey Jacobs who represented our Lumbee People at the Atlanta Braves’ third-annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase on Sunday. He was one of 50 Native American players selected from around the country to participate in a pro-style workout on Saturday and a showcase game on Sunday. Jacey threw a player out at 2nd base and he hit a double. He proudly took the Lumbee flag with him. There were 21 tribes represented from around the nation with players in the game. Jacey is a rising 12th grader at Purnell Swett High School. He is the catcher for the Rams Baseball Team. He was All-Conference Honorable Mention and All-County Team for the 2023-2024 Athletic School Year. He has played varsity for the past 3 years of high school. He is the son of Camera Brewer Jacobs and Jason Jacobs. Well done Jacey!

Our contestants for the Senior Ms. Lumbee Pageant have been practicing hard for the past few weeks preparing for the pageant on June 21st. But they have also enjoyed a few moments to relax and get to know one another in several outings with the ladies. Chairman Lowery and the Lumbee Tribal Staff made the events special to allow each contestant to enjoy some down time after all that hard work. More than anything, this time together gave us a glimpse of what a wonderful group of Lumbee Ladies who will be representing our tribal communities in the pageant. The pageant is sold out.

The Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center opens Saturday, June 15th. Pool Schedule Sunday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Prices: (CASH ONLY) $1 - (Sunday Only) $2 - Active Tribal Card $3 - Without Tribal Card (Must have card present)..

Tickets for the “Strike at the Wind!” Outdoor Drama go on sale on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke. See the drama live this Summer at the renovated Adolph Dial Amphitheater on Thursday – Saturday, July 18, 19 & 20 and Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, & 27. Tickets are $10 (including tax). The Adolph Dial Amphitheatre is located at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. To purchase tickets, visit uncp.edu/gpac or call the Givens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 910.521.6361 or you may also purchase tickets in person at the GPAC Box Office.

You are invited to the “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony” Thursday to officially open and dedicate the second phase of homes at Cheraw Acres subdivision. The ceremony on Thursday, June 13, 2024 begins at 4 pm. The neighborhood is located at 200 Cheraw Circle in Red Springs, NC.

Thank you to the North Carolina General Assembly for a great welcome today during Tribal Leaders Legislative Day for the North Carolina General Assembly. State recognized tribes met today. The tribal representatives and leaders gathered for a meet and greet with lawmakers and had a meeting with Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger and Speaker Tim Moore. The tribal leaders also met with individual lawmakers who represent their tribal communities. Also, thank you to Representative Jarrod Lowery for the great welcome. Rep. Lowery represents the Lumbee Tribe and is the only American Indian representative in the North Carolina General Assembly. This event is a great opportunity to meet with and build relationships with legislators at the General Assembly.