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This week, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina kicked off the new tribal department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR). The new department was approved by the Lumbee Tribal Council in April, but since that time the Lumbee Tribe has raised one million dollars for department initiatives. ANR will address needs to strengthen farming communities in the Lumbee Tribe by advocating for Lumbee agricultural opportunities and promoting tribal food sovereignty. The department will also look to address issues relating to food distribution, agricultural educational opportunities, financial training, resource networking, Agri-tourism, forestry and natural resources and rural development which strengthens the agricultural economy within our tribal communities. Dr. Alex White from Virginia Tech presented a workshop during the kick off to assist farm families with transitioning farm properties and more information to help farmers. The new Lumbee Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources manager is Millard Locklear. Funding support for the ANR department is provided by the Native American Agriculture Fund, the State of North Carolina, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. Lumbee Producers are asked to participate in a online survey by scanning this QR Code. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lumbeeagproducersurvey

Right now, our community is dealing with a lot of pain. Many are broken hearted, as they cope with the death of a precious family member, friend, and mother. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and Pastors, it is time to have a serious discussion with OUR sons, grandsons, nephews, brothers and friends, about domestic abuse. In no aspect of our culture or daily lives is it permissible to hit, beat, or murder a female. This notion that a man has to “own” or “possess” a woman should not be taught or allowed. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc., it is time to have a serious discussion with OUR daughters about toxic behavior and red flags. Verbal, emotional, and physical abuse should never be part of any relationship. The first time it is tolerated, the chances that it will happen again will only increase moving forward. Discussions must begin immediately with those we love about their behavior and what we will tolerate and what we expect from others. Relationships should not be toxic. If two people cannot see eye to eye, love each other and treat one another with respect, then they need to agree to go their separate ways. We have to learn to channel our anger and get it out in a way that is not abusive to others. We have to stop the bullying, stop the gossiping, stop the hating, and begin healing. The Lumbee Tribe will continue to work with our partners to increase services to victims and create programs to prevent domestic abuse. If you are dealing with domestic violence, whether it is physical, emotional, verbal or you just need someone to talk to, we are here for you. Call our Tribal Support Services at 910.522.5055. We respect our mothers; We respect our daughters; We respect our children and families. Violence is not traditional.

Join us for the Lumbee Tribe Agriculture and Natural Resources kick-off event on November 22, 2022 at 11 AM. The location is 204 W. 3rd St., Pembroke, NC.

Message from Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery. Right now, our community is dealing with a lot of pain. Many are broken hearted, as they cope with the death of a precious family member, friend, and mother. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and Pastors, it is time to have a serious discussion with OUR sons, grandsons, nephews, brothers and friends, about domestic abuse. In no aspect of our culture or daily lives is it permissible to hit, beat, or murder a female. This notion that a man has to “own” or “possess” a woman should not be taught or allowed. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc., it is time to have a serious discussion with OUR daughters about toxic behavior and red flags. Verbal, emotional, and physical abuse should never be part of any relationship. The first time it is tolerated, the chances that it will happen again will only increase moving forward. Discussions must begin immediately with those we love about their behavior and what we will tolerate and what we expect from others. Relationships should not be toxic. If two people cannot see eye to eye, love each other and treat one another with respect, then they need to agree to go their separate ways. We have to learn to channel our anger and get it out in a way that is not abusive to others. We have to stop the bullying, stop the gossiping, stop the hating, and begin healing. The Lumbee Tribe will continue to work with our partners to increase services to victims and create programs to prevent domestic abuse. If you are dealing with domestic violence, whether it is physical, emotional, verbal or you just need someone to talk to, we are here for you. Call our Tribal Support Services at 910.522.5055. We respect our mothers; We respect our daughters; We respect our children and families. Violence is not traditional.

Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery invites you to the "Lighting of the Turtle" event on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a cup of Hot Chocolate as we celebrate the Annual "Lighting of the Turtle" Building. The Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex is located at 6984 NC Highway 711 in Pembroke, NC.

Thank you to the N.C. Museum of History for hosting an amazing day to celebrate American Indian tribes, their culture and contributions to this state. The 27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration included dancing, information sessions, presentations, demonstrations, artisans with their art, quilting, and something for everyone! Our Lumbee Tribe was well represented. Thank you to our Lumbee Culture Team presenters, the Lumbee Ambassadors, Sr. Miss Lumbee and Miss Indian N.C. for representing our tribal family and sharing our culture. War Paint was the Northern-Style Drum Group, our Lumbee Warriors participated in the Grand Entry Procession. The Lumbee Tribe also had a number of our tribal members who participated in the presentation sessions and the opening and grand entry.

Our beautiful Lumbee Ambassadors preparing to welcome in Christmas at the Raleigh Christmas parade. This afternoon they will join in the delegation of tribes from across the state at the North Carolina at the North Carolina History Museum for the American Indian Heritage Celebration which begins just before noon.

Our Lumbee Tribal council members, tribal staff and community are out bright and early this morning to prepare clean up at Maxton Pond. #honoringourancestors

On Monday, November 21, 2022, the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices will close from 11:45 am till 2:00 pm for staff development. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thank you to Principal Dr. Sherri Dial Herndon and the staff at Oxendine Elementary School for welcoming Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery to visit as part of their American Indian Heritage Month celebration and program. The Cumberland County Culture Class showcased Native Dances for the Students. Chairman Lowery shared information about the Lumbee Tribe to the students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. He also shared coloring sheets with the students of the Lumbee Tribal seal.

Congratulations to Dr. Shelly Lowery Strickland and Dr. Andrea Blackburn, who were both sworn-in Thursday night at the Lumbee Tribal Council meeting, to the Lumbee Tribe Health Board. Congratulations to RD Locklear, who was sworn-in to the Lumbee Tribe Constitution Reform Committee. They were sworn-in by the Honorable Kelvin Jacobs.

Thank you to the Sodexo company at UNC Pembroke for spotlighting and serving up a tasty traditional Native meal on the university food line for the past two days for students and staff. On the line on Wednesday was tomatoes and rice, squash, corn, carrots, chicken, beans and quinoa. On Tuesday, they even served rabbit. Rice was brought to us, it is not an Indigenous food, but tomatoes are and it is served throughout our Lumbee families. In the kitchen cooking all this beautiful food on Wednesday was Lumbee Chefs Cekina Locklear and Linda Jacobs. They said all the food is cooked fresh. Sodexo spotlights various cultures throughout the month. Today the staff also hosted a class on how to use Thanksgiving leftovers. On Thursday night, you can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal. How was the food? The tomatoes and rice, corn, squash, all would definitely not last long in most of our homes. It was delicious! Well done! #sodexocooks #TomatoesAndRice #indigenousfood