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Thank you to Pastor Donald Bullard from Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church for bringing an encouraging message to our Lumbee Tribal staff on Monday, September 11, 2023 during our morning devotion as we remember the lives lost on September 11th and a nation forever changed.

On Friday, the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. joined in the celebrations of a public servant who has given so much to the health of our tribal territory. Congratulations to from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The university and the community turned out at UNCP to celebrate her. Dr. Beasley is retiring as the Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer at UNC Pembroke. There were many standing ovations as attendees showed their appreciation. Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery presented Dr. Beasley with an eagle feather and a proclamation for her work, leadership and vision over the past five decades to improve the health of citizens across North Carolina and the Lumbee Tribe. UNCP Chancellor Dr. Robin Cummings presented Dr. Beasley with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper's Office for her service to the State of N.C. Dr. Beasley is a nationally and internationally recognized public health expert, who has touched the lives of countless patients as she inspired hundreds of nursing students as a professor, nurse educator and the founding member of UNC Pembroke’s Department of Nursing. She also became the first member of the Lumbee Tribe to receive a BSN, MS and PhD in Nursing. Dr. Beasley also served as a Captain and Major in the US Army Reserve Nurse Corp. Dr. Beasley’s dedication and advocacy to health and education has brought her many accolades including the UNC Southeastern Lifetime Service Award, the UNC Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching, and most recently the Governor James Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. Dr. Beasley is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest recognitions in Nursing. Dr. Cherry Beasley is an enrolled citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. We thank her for dedication and wish her the very best in her next journey.

District 13 Community Meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Stoney Point Community Center in Fayetteville has been rescheduled due to Inclement weather. The meeting is rescheduled for September 14, 2023.

Thank you to Pastor Donald Bullard from Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church for bringing an encouraging message to our Lumbee Tribal staff today during our morning devotion as we remember the lives lost on September 11th and a nation forever changed.

Today the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. joined in the celebrations of a public servant who has given so much to the health of our tribal territory. Congratulations to Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley on her retirement from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The university and the community turned out at UNCP to celebrate her. Dr. Beasley is retiring as the Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer at UNC Pembroke. There were many standing ovations as attendees showed their appreciation. Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery presented Dr. Beasley with an eagle feather and a proclamation for her work, leadership and vision over the past five decades to improve the health of citizens across North Carolina and the Lumbee Tribe. UNCP Chancellor Dr. Robin Cummings presented Dr. Beasley with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper's Office for her service to the State of N.C. Dr. Beasley is a nationally and internationally recognized public health expert, who has touched the lives of countless patients as she inspired hundreds of nursing students as a professor, nurse educator and the founding member of UNC Pembroke’s Department of Nursing. She also became the first member of the Lumbee Tribe to receive a BSN, MS and PhD in Nursing. Dr. Beasley also served as a Captain and Major in the US Army Reserve Nurse Corp. Dr. Beasley’s dedication and advocacy to health and education has brought her many accolades including the UNC Southeastern Lifetime Service Award, the UNC Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching, and most recently the Governor James Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. Dr. Beasley is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest recognitions in Nursing. Dr. Cherry Beasley is an enrolled citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. We thank her for dedication and wish her the very best in her next journey.

You are invited to two District 13 Community Meetings. The District 13 Community Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Stoney Point Community Center in Fayetteville. The event is hosted by Councilman Alex Baker. The event will offer information about tribal services and community information. Refreshments will be served. District 13's second community meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Cape Fear Baptist Church (100 Indian Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28312). The event is hosted by Councilman Alex Baker. The event will offer information about tribal services and community information. Refreshments will be served.

You are invited to the District 1 Community Meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Pine Needle Senior Village in Rowland, NC. The event is hosted by Councilman Billy ‘Dollar Bill’ Oxendine. Join the Lumbee Tribe for this community meeting which will include tribal services information, community information and much more. Dinner will be served.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Retired Navy Captain Garette Lockee. Mr. Garette passed away this week in Tennesse. He celebrated his 101st birthday in August and was our oldest living war veteran and one of the highest-ranking Lumbee officers. Mr. Garette was also one of the first Lumbees to participate in Division I athletics, while running track in the 1940s for the University of South Carolina. A milestone that would afford him membership in the Robeson County Athletic Hall of Fame. During World War II, Mr. Garette would join the military to serve his nation along with his two brothers, Arch and Otto, becoming one of the first American Indians to command a Navy ship. He commanded three Navy ships—the USS Brough, the USS Turner, and the USS Wainwright. Mr. Garette participated in nine major offenses in the South Pacific during World War II. He never lost a sailor, nor suffered major damage to his ship and was awarded the Legion of Merit. Mr. Garette's also had a passion for raising Bird dogs, He founded the National Bird Dog Museum and the National Bird Dog Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee. The Lumbee Tribe recently presented Mr. Garette with a proclamation to honor him and his life of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

The Lumbee Tribal Council Special Called Meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, August 31, 2023 is .

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be closed on Thursday, August 31,2023 due to potential inclement weather. Our offices will re-open on Friday, September 1, 2023.

All seven sites of the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Clubs’ will be closed on Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday August 31st due to anticipated inclement weather conditions.

This week, school children in our area may receive free back-to-school haircuts from RCC Barber students. The offer is also extended to college students who present a valid ID at the time of service. Free haircuts will be available until Friday this week only. Details: https://www.robeson.edu/rccs-barber-students-providing.../