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Due to potential inclement weather and high winds, the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all Tribal Offices will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. We want to ensure the safety of our staff as well as our citizens who might be traveling to our offices for services during the storm. We will re-open on normal schedule on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to invite you to our 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. We are welcoming vendors to setup for this special event. Apply at the link below. Event Vendor Fee: $200 (art/craft, beverage, sweets) - $300 (food vendors). The Vendor Set-up Time is May 15, 2026 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (no exceptions). The Registration deadline is April 15, 2026. Vendors must set-up the entire time of the event. Application link to apply: https://shorturl.at/J8Zsz

Project Create sincerely apologizes to all parents and students, but our registration portal is currently down until further notice due to multiple technical issues. We appreciate your patience and will notify you as soon as registration becomes available once the website is fixed.

Call today to save your spot for the Gene Locklear Scholarship Inaugural Golf Tournament and Scholarship Dinner. Golf and dinner tournament packages and sponsorships are still available to join us for 2 great events which will benefit Lumbee Students through scholarships. The dinner is Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Southeastern Ag. Center / Farmers Market in Lumberton, N.C. The tournament is Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bayonet at Puppy Creek in Raeford (349 S Parker Church Rd, Raeford, NC). The tournament is limited to 25 teams (100 players) so secure your spot early! Dinner and Tournament packages include * Team Package: $500 (18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle, giveaways) * Individual: $125 Gold Tournament Sponsor: $2,000 (1 team - 4 players, logo on event banner and hole sign, recognition at dinner, 4 dinner tickets) Silver Tournament Sponsor: $1,500 (1 team - 4 players, logo on event banner and 1 hole sign, recognition at dinner, 2 dinner tickets) Bronze Tournament Sponsor: $1,000 (1 team - 4 players, logo on event banner and 1 hole sign, recognition at dinner) Individual Tickets: $125 * Hole Sponsor – $175 To register or sponsor, contact: Cassidy Owens at 910-668-6519 or email at cowens@lumbetribe.com Come out, enjoy a day on the course, and help invest in the future of Lumbee students! #LumbeeTribe   #lumbee575

The Lumbee Tribe Housing Department, recently renamed to the Home Improvement Program (HIP), is now accepting applications! Please review the Housing Application Checklist carefully before submitting your application. All required documents must be provided when you submit your application. If any items on the checklist are missing, your application cannot be accepted or processed. Documents include: Copy of Applicant’s Tribal Enrollment Card Copy of Applicant’s Picture ID Copy of Social Security Cards for all household members Copy of Birth Certificates for all household members age 16 or older Proof of income for all household members Proof of Disability (If applicable)—If handicap accessibility is needed, a letter from your doctor will be required. Copy of bank statements of all household members Copy of Deed to Property and/or Filed Lifetime Rights and/or Mobile Home Title/Bill of Sale (Rehab) Please make sure every item on the checklist is complete and ready when you come to apply. The Housing Department cannot accept incomplete applications and will not process them until all required documentation is received. Applications are accepted Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have questions, please contact the Lumbee Tribe Housing Department at (910)-521-7861.

Food sovereignty connects Indigenous peoples across North America. Thank you to the leadership and representatives from the Arctic Defense Campaign, the Piscataway Indian Nation, the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, and the Nansemond Indian Nation for standing together in unity to help protect the lands, waters, and traditional ways of life. The Lumbee Tribe is honored to have gathered alongside Alaska Native relatives to support the Arctic Defense Campaign, a coalition working to protect the Arctic from destructive oil and gas development, and is upholding Indigenous voices, and that, at its core, means protecting subsistence hunting and fishing. The Lumbee Tribe gifted the coalition handcrafted centerpieces made with Indigenous plants and other meaningful offerings. Lumbee Chef Pat Dial and Lumbee Pit Master Ray Scott prepared a meal rooted in culture and tradition. With consultation from Chef Joe Rocchi of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, the menu honored Lumbee traditions while incorporating Native foods from Virginia. The wild game was hunted by a tribal member. Native teas were handpicked and prepared by tribal members. Every bite and sip reflected generations of knowledge, stewardship, and spiritual strength. The solidarity fostered through this gathering is invaluable. When we protect food sovereignty, we protect our cultures, our voices, and our future.

The Lumbee Tribe Cords of Honor Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026. All applications must be submitted by April 11th, as the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina prepares to honor all Lumbee High School and College Students who are potential 2026 graduates at the Lumbee Cords of Honor Ceremony. Applications are now open to graduates. These cords represent this important milestone in the life of our Lumbee Students. The cords comprise the colors of the Lumbee Tribal Seal and the Medicine Wheel. This symbolism represents the four directions and the four seasons, as well as our sacred path in life. The application (see below) must be fully completed, signed by a school counselor or college advisor, and returned by April 11, 2026, by 5:00 pm to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Please email or hand-deliver your application to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex at 6984 NC Hwy 711 West in Pembroke. (Attn: Cords of Honor) Or Email to: cordsofhonor@lumbeetribe.com . Students must be actively enrolled. Enrollment Office information - 910.668.6099 or 910.521.7861 or email the Enrollment Office at enrollment@lumbeetribe.com **Please note: Students that graduate(d) in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Fall 2026 may apply for a Cord of Honor. Due to limited seating, this will be a ticketed event, and graduates MUST RSVP to attend. Each graduate may bring (2) two guests and show their tickets at the door to be scanned. As your life moves forward, we wish you success and honor your accomplishments. Education is a core value of the Lumbee People. We know it is our path to success. You crossed this milestone. We want to celebrate your journey.

Project CREATE hosted its first STEM Night on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Hawkeye Boys & Girls Club in Hoke County. This event, in collaboration with the Hoke County Indian Education Department, engaged students in eight STEM activities. Students participated in hands-on activities, including making ice cream with coffee creamer, painting pictures with micropipettes, identifying scents with their olfactory nerves, and learning about the human body by making slime. Thank you to Hoke County Schools and Indian Education for collaborating in this event, as well as NC BioNetwork.  Educating our students impacts the world.

On Monday, the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honored former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation during a Lumbee Warrior Pinning ceremony for his friendship to the Lumbee People. Larry Townsend, former Lumbee Tribal Council member and former Southeast Area VP for the National Congress of American Indian (NCAI), became friends with Mr. Keel in 2001 and served with him at NCAI. Mr. Keel supported amendments to ensure the Lumbee continued as a voting member of NCAI and had a voice. As Tribal Chairman Lowery presented Keel with a shadowbox with an Eagle feather and Lumbee Warriors Pin,  Larry Townsend explained the symbolism of the Lumbee Warriors Pin and talked about Mr. Keel's journey as a warrior himself.  Mr. Keel is an Army Veteran and is originally from Tishomingo, Oklahoma. He served a total of 22 years in the Army. Among his many military awards, Mr. Keel earned two Bronze Stars with Valor, two Purple Hearts, two Meritorious Service Medals and an Air Medal.  After his military service, Mr. Jefferson returned to Oklahoma to serve his Indian people. He was Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, serving in this position for 20 years. He then served as President of the National Congress of American Indians for six years. Mr. Keel also was the co-chairman of the advisory committee to the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. He is also a member of the Chickasaw Warrior's Society.

Let's talk about community healing and recovery support at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Talking Circle each Tuesday and Thursday night from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The talking circle is hosted in ComTech at Three Hunt's Drive, Suite 78AB in Pembroke. This event is sponsored by our Health and Human Services Department and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Phase 3 Begins Monday, March 2, 2026 Phase 3 will focus on enrollment updates for members ages 26 - 54+ and those living outside of the service area or territory. This phase is 3 weeks through March 20th. Important to know: • If your phase has passed, you may still submit updates • Phases help manage the number of requests and avoid delays Open Update Period: Ongoing after all phases (begins March 23) Timeline may adjust based on volume and processing needs. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment