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The Lumbee Tribal Elections are just around the corner. That also means, the Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Office will close October 13, 2023. Per CLLO 2010-0121-01 (As Amended), the tribal rolls shall close 30 days prior to Tribal elections and will open back up 30 days after the Election is certified by the Lumbee Tribe Election Board. In accordance with Tribal Law, The Tribal Enrollment and Records Department will close for updates and new enrollments on October 13, 2023. TODAY, October 2, 2023, is the last day that the Enrollment office will be open until 8 pm. If your enrollment card is expired or close to expiring, don't wait till the last minute to update. Without an updated enrollment, you are unable to vote in the Lumbee Elections. An expired enrollment card may also delay services if you need help. Our Enrollment staff is here to assist with enrollments from 8 am till 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Lumbee Culture Class, which is for new members applying for a new enrollment, is offered every day at 10 am and 1:30 pm by registration. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment or call 910.522.5468.

The Lumbee Tribe of the N.C. “Dance of the Harvest Moon” Powwow is just three days away. Join us this weekend, Friday, September 29th, Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for some great family fun. The weekend of celebrations kicks off with a Stick Ball Social at 6 pm on Thursday evening, September 28, 2023 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. The social is open to the public and will continue until after dark. The “Dance of the Harvest Moon” Powwow officially begins on Friday, September 29, 2023 with Grand Entry at 7 pm. On Saturday, the Grand Entry is at noon and 7 pm. The Grand Entry on Sunday begins at 1 pm. The Lumbee Powwow has something for everyone. Guest will enjoy Powwow dancing, dance contest for men and women and a drum contest. There will also be cultural demonstrations throughout the weekend. The event will also include a (MMIW) “Women’s Jingle Red Dress Special” to remember the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. Tickets range from $5 - $20. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is located on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. For more information visit www.lumbeetribe.com https://youtu.be/xqyfhn0vqQ4

The Lumbee Tribe "Dance of the Harvest Moon" Powwow Head Male Dancer for this weekend is Billy Hunt and the Head Female Dancer is Mahlea Hunt. The lineup features Host drums’ WarPaint for the Northern Drum and Cozad for the Southern Drum. Admission for the Lumbee Powwow is $10 for adults, $5 for Youth (18 and under), $5 for Seniors (55+), $5 for Military (with ID), and $5 for a Sunday Only Pass, $20 for a Weekend Pass and children 5 years old and under are free. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is located at 638 Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. For more information visit www.lumbeetribe.com

For Immediate Release Lumbee Tribal Council Creates New Health and Human Services Department; Passes 2023 - 24 Budget Pembroke, NC (September 27, 2023) - During the September business meeting the Lumbee Tribal Council voted to approve the creation of a new Health and Human Services Department at the Lumbee Tribe. This is a historic step for the Lumbee Tribe and follows the creation of an Agriculture and Natural Resources Department in 2022. Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery commended the council for voting to establish a Health and Human Services Department. “The Lumbee Tribe continues to build our capacity and expand our bandwidth and this allows us to pursue additional funding and program opportunities, that we can provide to our tribal citizens,” said Lowery. Councilman Jody Bullard, who chairs the Lumbee Tribal Council’s Health and Human Services Committee, stated “I am glad we have created this new department, as it follows the work of our council voting to create a Lumbee Health Board last year,” said Bullard. “This new Department will allow us to provide different types of health-related services once we have secured funding.” The Lumbee Tribal Council also passed the 2023-24 budget at the September business meeting on Thursday. The new tribal budget is just over $39 million dollars. Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery applauds the passage of the 2023-2024 annual budget. “This new budget will allow us to build additional Lumbee Elder living sites, provide more funds for new homeownership programs, help disabled tribal members get into the workforce, and continue to provide educational opportunities for our youth,” said Lowery. The 2023-24 Lumbee Tribal budget includes $33.9 million for NAHASDA Housing funding. The housing budget is up from the previous year, which was $26.8 million. A new part of the budget is a Residential Services Department. This new program will focus on transitioning families from rental housing to permanent housing with a potential goal of homeownership. The program will also provide services around workforce development to offer assistance with employment skills, and other tools to empower citizens. The new budget calls for new elder housing in District 3, which was hard hit by recent hurricanes. It also looks at alternatives to mobile home replacement such as the construction of small homes for our elders and veterans.

Join us on Monday, October 9, 2023 for the District 9 & 10 Community Meeting at 6:00 pm at Freedom Baptist Church located at 4646 W McDuffie Crossing Rd. Lumberton, NC 28360. The event is hosted by Councilmen Dewey McNeill (District 9) and Bobby Emanuel (District 10). The meeting will offer information about tribal services, community information. Dinner will be served.

Join us on Monday, October 16, 2023 for the District 6 Community Meeting at 6:30 pm at Berea Baptist Church located at 120 N Odum Street Lumberton, NC 28360. The event is hosted by Council Members Kristie Hunt and Richard Jones. The meeting will offer information about tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.

Join us on Thursday, October 5, 2023 for the District 3 Community Meeting at 6:30 pm at Soaring Eagle Community Building located at 442 Norment Rd. Lumberton, NC 28360. The event is hosted by Council Members Pam Hunt and Harold Smith. The meeting will offer information about tribal services, community information. Dinner will be served.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices (except the Enrollment Department) will be CLOSED on Friday, September 29,2023 in preparation for the "Dance of the Harvest Moon" Powwow. Our offices will RE-OPEN on Monday, October 2, 2023. The Enrollment Department will operate on normal schedule next Friday.

The Lumbee Tribe Culture Class will be held at UNCP on Monday night 6:30 till 8 pm at the University Center Annex. Everyone is welcome.

The Lumbee Tribe Fall Festival & Fish Fry is just around the corner. Mark your calendar to join us for a full day of fun on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. Registration is now open for the 5K Fun Run/Walk. There is a new route for the Run/Walk. Registration is from 7 am till 8 am. The run begins at 8 am. Registration is $25. Fun run Participants will receive a T-shirt. To register scan QR code or visit https://runsignup.com/.../LumbeeTribeofNCFallFestival5kan...