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Applications are NOW available for the Senior Ms. Lumbee Pageant. The pageant will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the Givens Performing Arts Center on the UNC Pembroke campus. Interested applicants may pick up applications at the front desk of the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex on Highway 711, at the Vocational Rehabilitation Department behind the Housing Complex, or online at www.lumbeetribe.com .   The application deadline is April 27, 2026.

Plan to join us for a great day of golf during the Gene Locklear Scholarship Golf Tournament while supporting a great cause! The tournament is Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bayonet at Puppy Creek in Raeford (349 S Parker Church Rd, Raeford, NC). All proceeds will support Lumbee Tribe scholarships. The tournament is limited to 25 teams (100 players) so secure your spot early! Registration * Team Package: $500 (18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle, giveaways) * Individual: $125 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! * Gold – $2,000 * Silver – $1,500 * Bronze – $1,000 * 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!

Mark your calendar for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Wild Game Festival coming up on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.  The event runs from 11 am till 9 pm. The day will kick off at 11:00 am with a Wild Game Dinner featuring many of your Lumbee favorites including quail, deer, duck, fish, rabbit, turkey, bison and much more. From 1 pm till 5 pm, there will be a Community Powwow. 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.

Come out this Wednesday, February 18, 2026 for Tribe Night as the UNCP Braves take on Mount Olive in a special night celebrating tradition, community, and culture. Come out to cheer on the Braves at 5 pm and 7 pm at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.

Thank you to all tribal staff, students, YDS/chaperones, and College representatives, for helping make Project CREATE’s College Day a success at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club! More than 100 students, accompanied by Indian Education Youth Development Specialists (YDS) and chaperones, met with various college representatives and attended workshops to learn how to further their education by going to college! Students met with representatives from NC State, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Robeson Community College, Methodist University, UNC-Wilmington, and East Carolina University to discuss admissions and financial aid processes, programs and degrees offered, and how to apply for scholarships.  Summer is just around the corner; students, you don’t want to miss these exciting summer camps offered by the Lumbee Tribe of NC Project Create! All camps are first-come, first-served with limited space. To register, please visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/projectcreate . For more information, please call (910) 522 -2196.

The Lumbee Tribe of NC Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for the President’s Day Holiday. Our offices will Re-open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

While touring state projects in the area today, Secretary Pamela Brewington Cashwell updated her Lumbee Tribal card. Secretary Cashwell’s family is from the Burnt Swamp and Prospect communities. Cashwell is the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Pamela Brewington Cashwell is a proud citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Hello everyone, This week marked an important milestone as we held our first meeting with officials from the Indian Health Service at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This initial conversation allowed us to begin building strong working relationships with the individuals who will guide us through the planning and implementation stages ahead. We discussed Indian Health Scholarships for our youth who are focusing on health care careers, opportunities to visit healthcare clinics operated by other tribal communities and explored the many offices and divisions within Health and Human Services. There are significant resources within HHS, and we are committed to learning how to effectively leverage these programs to strengthen healthcare access and services for our people. I also attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Winter session, where I participated in a consultation meeting with the U.S. Departments of Education, Interior, and Labor. These three agencies are working on an agreement that could shift certain funding programs currently serving our Tribe and other entities within our service area. We made it clear that any changes must protect the integrity and goals of these programs. Continuity matters. Maintaining experienced subject-matter experts and avoiding delays in services is critical to ensuring our people do not experience disruption. During NCAI Executive Session, I had numerous one-on-one meetings with Tribal Leaders who discussed the ins and outs of working with BIA and IHS. They provided me with insight to ensure we do not hit some of the same road bumps that they have faced in the past when dealing with different organizations that work directly with Tribes. I appreciate these leaders seeking me out and having these discussions so that we as a Lumbee government will have a smoother transition than what some others may have faced in the past. While in Washington, I had the honor of speaking on a panel for the Native American Contractors Association alongside Chairman Rodney Butler of the Pequot Nation and Ben Mallott, President of the Alaska Federation of Natives. Our discussion centered on how tribes are diversifying economic development efforts and our priorities surrounding the 8(a) federal contracting program. I was grateful for the opportunity to share our perspective and highlight the progress our Tribe is making in this space. Another special moment during my visit was being honored by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland. They presented me with a Certificate of Appreciation for service to the Lumbee Tribe and to Indian Country during a reception attended by tribal leaders from across the nation. I am humbled by this recognition, but it belongs to our people and the collective work we are doing together. I also had productive time with Senator Tillis and staff from Congressman Rouzer’s office. Senator Tillis reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to push forward the priorities and concerns of the Lumbee Tribe. Strong partnerships remain essential as we move into this next phase of growth and opportunity. Finally, thank you to LRDA for hosting a wonderful celebration last night, the first of its kind to highlight this historic year of recognition. With 575 commemorative t-shirts distributed and outstanding gospel performances, it was a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and the unity that carries us forward. I look forward to seeing you all at the Wild Game Event and Community Day on Saturday, March 28th. Thank you all, and I hope you have a great weekend.

Lumbee Tribal Citizen Earline Hardin Bell stopped by the Lumbee Housing Complex to update her tribal enrollment card. Born in 1925, she is the second-oldest living Lumbee Tribal Citizen. As it stands, she is the oldest tribal citizen to have updated her tribal enrollment card.