Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina The members of the Lumbee Tribe reside primarily in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland and Scotland Counties

Agenda for the Lumbee Tribal Council Business Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - Lumbee Tribal Complex/...
09/16/2026

Agenda for the Lumbee Tribal Council Business Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - Lumbee Tribal Complex/Livestream.

Tomorrow is Project CREATE's Native Forward Scholarship Night happening 6 pm - 8 pm at the Lumbee Boys & Girls Club in ...
09/16/2026

Tomorrow is Project CREATE's Native Forward Scholarship Night happening 6 pm - 8 pm at the Lumbee Boys & Girls Club in Pemrboke, NC for Native Forward Scholarship Night and learn about scholarships available for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students!

Hear directly from Christa Moya, Director of Scholarship Operations & Student Programming with Native Forward Scholars Fund, as she shares valuable information about funding your education journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future!

09/16/2026

IT IS TIME TO TALK PRICING!

9 days to go til the Dance of the Harvest Moon Lumbee Powwow! Before you make your plans for September 25–27, 2026, let’s talk admission AND Grand Entry times so you know before you go!

ADMISSION PRICING:
Adult — $12 without an updated Tribal ID and $10 with an updated Tribal ID
Youth (under 18), Seniors (55+), and Military with ID — $5
Children 5 & under — FREE!
Sunday ONLY — $5

WEEKEND PASSES:�
$25 without an updated Tribal ID
�$20 with an updated Tribal ID

GRAND ENTRY TIMES:�
Friday — 7 PM�
Saturday — 12 PM & 7 PM
Sunday — 1 PM

Grab the family, make your weekend plans, and come spend the weekend with us! We will see you there!

The Curt & Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center is excited to welcome registered dietitian nutritionist Jo...
09/15/2026

The Curt & Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center is excited to welcome registered dietitian nutritionist Joy Hunt, RDN, LDN, for Indigenous Power Hour: Good Eats: Fueling Your College Journey on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the UNC Pembroke University Center Annex.

Everyone is welcome to this FREE event.

Hunt will share realistic strategies to help students fuel their bodies, feel their best, and avoid the “Freshman 15” without restrictive diets or sacrificing the foods they enjoy. Whether you are looking for quick dining-hall tips or ways to build healthier habits that last, you will leave with practical ideas you can put into action right away.

Joy Hunt is a registered dietitian nutritionist and proud citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She is passionate about improving health in Indigenous communities by combining evidence-based nutrition with Indigenous foodways and culturally relevant education.

Her work focuses on chronic disease prevention and management, with expertise in kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular health. Through community partnerships, interactive presentations, and practical nutrition education, Joy equips tribal leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members with realistic strategies for lasting health while honoring Indigenous traditions and foodways.

Parents, grandparents and families, Don't forget to put these great programs on your calendar for 3 important dates for ...
09/15/2026

Parents, grandparents and families,

Don't forget to put these great programs on your calendar for 3 important dates for our children. There are opportunities for scholarships, reading nights and a STEM day Saturday! These are available for students from Pre K-12th Grade! Join us and bring your children! Also don't forget to tell your neighbors!

Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Update:As of 10:20 am today, the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Department has three people waiting. Th...
09/15/2026

Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Update:
As of 10:20 am today, the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Department has three people waiting. The staff has been busy this morning welcoming citizens. If you need a tribal card update, our staff is available to assist you. We ask you to please be patient with our staff because they are moving through the procedure as quickly as possible without compromising the integrity of the process. For more information email or call [email protected] or call 910.668.6099

Grab your favorite pajamas, bring your love for books, and join Project CREATE and UNCP for a cozy evening of stories, l...
09/15/2026

Grab your favorite pajamas, bring your love for books, and join Project CREATE and UNCP for a cozy evening of stories, learning, and family fun! September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM. This special night is designed for Pre-K through 2nd grade students and their parents to enjoy reading together while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a bookworm or just beginning your reading journey, there's a place for you!

Don't miss this magical evening filled with stories under the stars!

09/14/2026

11 DAYS TO GO!

As we continue counting down the days to the Dance of the Harvest Moon Lumbee Powwow, September 25–27, 2026, let’s talk VENDORS and this year’s vendor layout because things are going to look a little different this year!

Get ready to shop with 60 of the finest vendors from right here at home and across Indian Country! From beautiful arts and crafts to clothing, jewelry, accessories, food, desserts, and so much more, you’re going to want to make time to walk through and see it ALL.

We can’t give everything away just yet, but we cannot WAIT for you to see this year’s powwow design! Let’s just say it involves possibly…probably…more than likely…TOTALLY a collaboration with Scuffletown Suppliers!

See you at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Dr in Maxton, NC for the Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPembroke, NC (September 14, 2026) – The Lumbee Tribal Council is providing a second follow-up notic...
09/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pembroke, NC (September 14, 2026) – The Lumbee Tribal Council is providing a second follow-up notice regarding the process by which enrolled tribal citizens may submit written comments, in addition to participating in the upcoming Discretionary Public Hearings (“Public Hearings”). The hearings are being held to provide enrolled tribal citizens with a meaningful opportunity to comment on a draft gaming ordinance.

On September 4, 2026, and September 10, 2026, notices were issued setting forth the public hearing dates, times, and locations. As described in those notices, the draft gaming ordinance and hearing/comment protocol were posted on September 8, 2026, on the Lumbee Member Portal under the tab “GAMING ORDINANCE.”

Today, the Tribal Council confirms that the option for Tribal citizens to submit written comments via the Lumbee Member Portal is active and will remain available through Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Written comments of up to 4,000 characters may be submitted on the Lumbee Member Portal under the tab “GAMING ORDINANCE,” providing an additional avenue for citizens to share meaningful feedback with the Tribal Council.

The Public Hearings are scheduled as follows:

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
(Scotland)
Wagram Recreation Department
24441 Marlboro St.
Wagram, NC 28396

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
(Hoke)
Hawkeye Boys & Girls Club
3066 Blue Springs Rd.
Red Springs, NC 28377-8568

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
(Cumberland)
143 Maxwell
143 Maxwell St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
(Robeson)
Pembroke Boys & Girls Club
120 Youth Dr.
Pembroke, NC 28372

The Lumbee Tribal Fall Festival, Fish Fry and 5K Fun Run/Walk are just around the corner. The runners are getting geared...
09/14/2026

The Lumbee Tribal Fall Festival, Fish Fry and 5K Fun Run/Walk are just around the corner. The runners are getting geared up for the run. We hope everyone will come out to join us on October 3rd. If you don't run, just come out and enjoy the walk around the beautiful Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.

Registration on the day of the race will be from 6:45 am until 7:45am. The race will begin at 8am! The cost is $20 for early registration, $15 for Senior Citizens (ages 55 & up), and the "1 Mile Walk" is FREE!
Race day registration will be $25.
T-Shirt will be included with "Pre-Registration" ONLY!

Below is the link to the website to register;

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Maxton/LumbeeTribeofNCFallFestival5kandFunRun

Address

6984 NC Highway 711 West
Pembroke, NC
28372

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(910) 521-7861

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