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The Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex is especially busy today as our Lumbee Tribal Citizens visit to update, enroll and get information before the Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Office closes on Friday to prepare for the November election. Today Tribal Chairman Lowery had an opportunity to visit and talk about some tribal history with 92-year-old Bill Cummings. Mr. Bill stopped in after driving down from Virginia Beach to visit with his sister. He is the son of Oscar Cummings. He moved to Virginia Beach in 1961. His family is from the Sandy Plains and Mount Airy community. In accordance with Tribal Law, The Tribal Enrollment and Records Department will close for updates and new enrollments on October 13, 2023, which is 30 days prior to Tribal elections and will open back up 30 days after the Election is certified by the Lumbee Tribe Election Board.

Congratulations to our winners of the 2nd Annual Pink Pumpkin contest! The 1st place winner was the Lumbee Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Department, 2nd place was the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Department and 3rd Place Winner is Jessica Jones, staff member of the Lumbee Tribe Rehabilitation Department. There were six entries in the contest. Thank you to our judges today from the Public Schools of Robeson County, Shantonia Bullard, Heather Locklear and Tonya Jacobs. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Lumbee Tribe staff is participating in various activities for “Pink Spirit Week.” National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Lumbee Tribe staff is participating in “Pink Spirit Week.” Today our staff wore pink socks in honor of those who have walked this journey. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer — including metastatic breast cancer (MBC) — and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care.

Thank you to the St. Pauls High School AISA and AISES clubs' for inviting our Lumbee Tribal Chairman, staff, the Lumbee Ambassadors and community to the MMIW and Domestic Abuse Awareness Rally at St. Pauls High. It was a great opportunity for the community to gain more awareness about the ongoing issue of domestic violence and Murdered Missing and Indigenous Women in our area.

Thank you to everyone who attended the District 9 & 10 Community Meeting on Monday in Lumberton, NC. The event, which was hosted by Councilmen Dewey McNeill (District 9) and Bobby Emanuel (District 10) offered some very resourceful information about tribal services as well as great community information.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day! The contributions and gifts of Indigenous People are woven into the daily lives of all nations. It is an ever-present reminder of how our ancestors and relatives shape the past, present and the future. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. hopes you will join us as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. It is a time to celebrate and honor the gift of Native People to this land and our blessed nation.

Thank you to Lowe’s for giving to make play more accessible for children visiting the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Cultural Center. Today is “Red Vest day” for the Lowe’s Company. Lowe’s employees spent the morning at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center working on the children’s playground. This project is part of a Lowe’s Hometown grant of $160,000 to resurface the playground areas and provide concrete sidewalks for handicapped accessibility for the children to play here. Lowe’s Volunteers from the Lumberton and Whiteville stores spent the morning removing the mulch material from around the playground to make way for a more accessible material which will make the playground more accessible. This is a 6 month project. William Locklear is working with Lowe’s as the Project manager for the project.

In addition to the time honored tradition of the annual fish fry on Saturday, tomorrow also come and enjoy some wonderful gospel Singing as various groups and guest from across the area come to bless us in song.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9, 2023 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The Lumbee Tribe Rehabilitation Housing Program is now 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. Applications must be received by 3 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. For applications or additional questions, contact Jessica Jones at 910.522.5466 or jljones@lumbeetribe.com

Do you need heating assistance? The Lumbee Tribe of NC’s Energy Department will begin accepting applications for the Heating Assistance Program on October 16, 2023 through November 9, 2023. The Heating Assistance Program will provide heating assistance to members throughout tribal territory Assistance dates will be broken into three categories, in which applicants can apply. They are as follows October 16 - 20, 2023: 65 years and older October 23 - October 27, 2023: Disabled Citizens & Veterans October 30 - November 9, 2023: All other Households Applications will be accepted at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex (6984 NC 711 Pembroke, NC 28372).