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The Lumbee Tribe “Dance of the Harvest Moon” Powwow was a great time and with almost 5,000 people in attendance it was one of our largest attended powwows in more than a decade. Plans are already underway as we prepare for next years. If you didn't get to enjoy it in person, here is video from Saturday's Grand Entry.

Congratulations to our winners of the 2nd Annual Staff Chili-cook off Contest! The first-place winners are Sam Bird and Terry Locklear, both members of the Lumbee Tribe Rehab Department staff. The 2nd place winner is Jessica Jones, who is also a member of the Rehab Team. Thank you to our judges for managing the tough job. The judges included Chairman Lowery and representatives from Fuller’s BBQ, Papa Bills Restaurant and Just Love Coffee Cafe. Sam and Terry received a gift certificate, a trophy to display in their department and a card.

Lumbee Tribal Members, have you experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending? Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act authorized $2.2 billion in financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who experienced discrimination in USDA Farm Loan Programs prior to January 1, 2021. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a workshop on the USDA Grant on Saturday, October 28, from 10 am till 2 pm at the Lumbee Lodge at Philadelphus, 2715 Philadelphus Rd, Pembroke, NC 28372. Anyone who was denied the KeepsEagle Grant is encouraged to apply. Any farmers or their children who were denied funding from local farming funding institutions are also encouraged to apply. Participation is limited to 25 people. (Refreshments will be served) To register call 910.522.2209 (Please leave a message)

This week, residents living in our Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing (37-Stock) participated in Home Fire Prevention Workshops. The residents learned key fire prevention strategies such as making sure their smoke alarms are working properly, equipping their home with fire extinguishers, ensuring that matches and lighters are out-of-reach of children, as well as having two escape routes in place from every room in their home. Another important factor they learned is that you should get out of the home first and call 911 once safely outside. Children that were in attendance were also taught how to call on-site security and 911, in the case of emergencies.

Thank you to our Social Committee and everyone who participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Spirit Week. Breast Cancer has impacted almost everyone in our tribal family. Statistics state that one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. A man’s risk is much lower, but about 1 in 833 men will get breast cancer in his lifetime. We hope all of our Lumbee Tribe citizens will take time often to think about our health. Are you doing routine preventive screenings, are we eating healthier and are we exercising weekly to be our best for our families? Sometimes genetics can take charge, but we can play a key role daily in better health! One day at a time. Thank you to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office and Major Tammy Deese for bringing out the Breast Cancer Awareness Car during this effort to bring awareness.

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.