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Great news! The Lumbee Tribe of NC has unveiled its new official merchandise--baby sizes, youth & adult shirts, bibs, flags, and more! Your purchases will help support the Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow. It’s a fantastic way to show support for your Lumbee community! Visit https://lumbee-tribe-of-nc.square.site/s/shop to shop.

A delegation from the Lumbee Tribe attended the National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Mid-Year conference in the homelands of the Pequot Nation. Council members Gerald Goolsby, Homer Fields, Pam Hunt, Tribal Chairman John Lowery, and Housing Services Director Bradley Locklear attended on behalf of the Tribe. The delegation heard updates from tribal leaders about numerous items and attended breakout sessions around housing, energy, health care, and tourism. Chairman Lowery also met with Pequot Chairman Rodney Butler, Councilwoman Michele Scott, Councilman Danny Menihan, and General Counsel Jody Cummings to discuss future youth exchanges with our Lumbee Boys & Girls Clubs and other areas of interest.

This past weekend Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery visited the tribal homelands of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. Chairman Marshall Pierite of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe invited numerous tribal leaders from across the country to hear from Trump administration officials and to discuss tribal influence at the national level. Chairman Lowery was honored to be invited by Chairman Pierite and to spend time with other tribal leaders. "I appreciate Chairman Pierite's leadership and his approach to working on national issues that are important to tribal leaders," said Lowery.

What an amazing night. Senior Ms. Lumbee 2025. Congratulations to our new Senior Ms. Lumbee 2025-26, Wendy Chavis-Locklear.

Health Study Do you have arthritis? We want to hear from you!If you are an American Indian or Alaska Native and have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) and are 18 or older, we invite you to share your experiences, perspectives, and concerns about osteoarthritis. Help shape future research and treatment options. Register for a virtual listening sessions. Date: June 30, 2025 (Monday) Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm, EST Register by visiting: https://duke.is/b/3yfj Open discussion about living with osteoarthritis. Opportunity to provide feedback on current treatments and needs. You will be compensated with a $100 e-gift card. QUESTIONS? Email Salimah El-Amin at budnextgen@duke.edu .

Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery invites you to join us for the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. State of the Tribe Address on Monday, June 30th at 6:00 pm. Chairman John L. Lowery will share information about the tribal budget, recent accomplishments and his goals and vision for the coming year for the Lumbee People. The address will be held at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club, which is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 6984 Highway 711 in Pembroke. The event will be livestreamed through the Lumbee Tribe Website. A reception will follow the address. We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate the Lumbee Nation during Lumbee Homecoming.

The Lumbee Tribe of NC Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19, 2025 for the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Our offices will REOPEN June 20, 2025.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. sends our condolences to the family of former Tribal Council Member Mrs. Barbara Lowery. Mrs. Barbara passed away on Sunday. She represented District 14 for one term from 2016-2019. Obituary Barbara Rose Lowery of Lumberton was born to the late Thomas B. Lowery and Ceiler Stewart Deese-Lowery in Robeson County on Tuesday, June 28, 1949 and was born into eternity on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones, completing her journey of 75 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James C. Lowery, an infant son: Jeremy Lowery, one brother: Slater Deese, one sister: Frances Dial. Mrs. Lowery and her husband were the owners of the Comanche Pottery and Florist. Mrs. Lowery was a true lover of life. She enjoyed traveling, singing, playing music and spending time with her family. She served the Lord by serving her fellowman. As a member of Bayside Freewill Baptist Church for many years, she served as a: Sunday School Teacher, Choir Leader, the Pianist and the Church Treasurer as well as serving as the Lumbee Tribal Council Woman for the Allenton Community, her focus was helping our people. She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters: Pamela L. Hunt and husband Tracy and Denita Grimsley and husband Ray and one son: James “Jamie” Lowery all of Lumberton; one sister: Estelle Scott; four grandchildren: Jeremy Lowery (Zulma), Nicholas Hunt, Reanna Grimsley and Christian Grimsley as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Bayside Freewill Baptist Church in Lumberton, entombment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Boles-Biggs Funeral Home in Lumberton.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, sends our condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and our tribal community following the passing of beloved and cherished Dr. Joseph Bell. Dr. Bell passed from this earthly life on Monday. Dr. Bell, a celebrated citizen of the Lumbee Tribe, will be remembered for his warm smile and his humble way of caring for our community. He will be especially remembered for his love for children and his diligence to see them healthy. Dr. Bell was a trailblazer who had a dream. In 1986, he became the first Lumbee pediatrician and the first American Indian pediatrician in N.C. as he graduated from UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine. He followed his passion and returned home to establish Pembroke Pediatrics in 1998. Dr. Bell would become the pediatrician for thousands of children, not only in the Lumbee community, but other tribal communities. In addition to his practice in Pembroke, he served as the pediatrician at the Catawba Indian Health Services unit for 25 years. He also worked at Carl Albert Indian Hospital, Choctaw Nation Indian Hospital, and Robeson Healthcare Corporation. Reflecting on the life of Dr. Bell, Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery  remembered his never ending advocacy for community. "Dr. Joey Bell was a strong and outspoken advocate for American Indian health, but especially in the areas of obesity and diabetes prevention among American Indian youth," said Chairman Lowery. "His practice in Pembroke enabled him to not only improve health outcomes for our tribal community, but also provide an example for future Native physicians". Dr. Bell’s tireless work was celebrated by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Native American Child Health, as he was honored with the prestigious Native American Child Health Advocacy Award. He represented all tribal communities as his advocacy for Native Children brought him to serve on various committees including the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Native American Child Health, the N.C. Pediatric Society, former President of the Association of American Indian Physicians, N.C. American Indian Health Board and he was a liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Native American Child Health. In 2023, NC Governor Roy Cooper recognized Dr. Bell for his years of service and dedication to serving Native American children and communities. On behalf of our tribal nation, Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery also honored Dr. Bell with an Eagle Feather and a proclamation and thanked him for making a difference for the Lumbee People and children across the Southeast. As always, he welcomed our Tribal staff and Tribal Council with a warm smile and his humble way. Dr. Bell’s passing leaves our community in sorrow, but his legacy as a beloved physician and healer will live on forever in the children he took care of and the communities that he served diligently to keep whole.

In accordance with the Bylaws of Lumbee Holdings, Inc. (LH) you are receiving this NOTICE of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The "Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina" is the sole owner of all 100 shares of LH. The meeting is currently scheduled to be held on July 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The Annual Meeting location will be in the Boys & Girls Club facility behind the Tribal Building, 6984 NC Hwy 711, Pembroke, NC 28372, and it will be conducted under any facility guidelines established and enforced by the Tribal Administration. The event will not be live-streamed. Because we share company financial information solely related to for-profit efforts of entities owned by the Lumbee Tribe, an active Lumbee Tribe enrollment card is required for entry. Only invited guests and active Lumbee Tribe enrolled citizens will be allowed entry. A light lunch will be served to those in attendance. Channing Jones Chief Executive Officer Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc.