Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Mark your calendar for the American Indian Health Fair Festival on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. The theme is "Falling Back to Healthy Living by Honoring Our Ancestors." The services at the event will include a Blood Drive Blood pressure Checks Glucose Screening Mental Health Services Sickle Cell Testing Cancer Screenings The event is from 10 am till 2 pm and is sponsored by WellCare, UNC Pembroke and the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is located on 824 Terry Sanford Dr. in Maxton, NC 28364.

Press Release Vice President Kamala Harris Calls Lumbee Tribal Chairman. The Call by the Vice President Follows Former President Trumps Recent Statement as Both Candidates Seek Lumbee Votes Pembroke, NC (October 23, 2024) –?On Friday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina drew the interest of the candidates in the race for the US President. During a visit to Pembroke, former President Bill Clinton met with Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke following a meeting with Lumbee Democrats. Shortly after the meeting with Bill Clinton, Vice President Kamala Harris called Chairman Lowery to discuss full federal recognition for the Lumbee People. This issue is both familiar to Harris and Trump as both gave support in October of 2020. “It was a good meeting with former President Clinton as we discussed the issues before congress. I also had a good conversation with Donald Trump, Jr., where I conveyed the same thoughts with him,” said Lowery. “It is time that both parties uphold their promises to us, and it's time to put action behind their words.” On Friday, while former President Clinton met with Lumbee leaders in Pembroke, Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr. joined Tulsi Gabbard and U.S. Senator of Oklahoma Markwayne Mullin, in the Prospect Community to hold a rally less that 10 miles from Pembroke. Hundreds of people poured onto a Lumbee owned farm for the event. “This campaign event was in the heart of Lumbee Tribal territory,” said Lumbee Tribal Administrator Ricky Harris. “As we get closer to election day, we anticipate that the campaigns will continue to target North Carolina and try to garner support from the American Indian community at large.” The key issue on the table is full federal recognition. The Lumbee Fairness Act legislation was introduced into the senate in 2023. This bill extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its citizens eligible for the services and benefits provided to other federally recognized tribes. The legislation will undue the injustice of the Lumbee Act, which President Dwight Eisenhower signed into law in 1956. With the first legislation, the United States Congress simultaneously acknowledged the Lumbee as an American Indian Nation and denied the Lumbee services and benefits based on their Indian status. With the presidential election just two weeks away, Lumbee Leaders say it is nice that the candidates acknowledge the voting power of the largest American Indian Tribe East on the East Coast, but the Lumbee People can’t be seen as a pawn on the road to the White House. Tribal Chairman Lowery said the time for action is at hand. “Senator Tillis and other NC Lawmakers are working hard on the Lumbee Fairness Act,” said Lowery. “Our people will be excited to see this issue finally corrected in the newly elected presidential administration.” ###

Do you or your family lack health or life insurance? Don’t miss your opportunity to get the latest information at the Lumbee Insurance Fair Information Session. Come out and visit with insurance providers and get information about health and life insurance. The event is at the Hawkeye Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, July 30,2024 and at Pembroke Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 3 pm to 6 pm. Hawkeye is at is at 3066 Blue Springs Road in Red Springs, NC. The Pembroke Boys & Girls club address is 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC 28372. Back to School Supplies will also be available for students (While supplies last).

Join us for the 1st Annual Lumbee Tribe Housing Fair this Saturday, July 20th from 8am to 5pm. The event will be at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, which is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC 28372. If you are considering buying your first home, purchasing land, looking for a place to rent, making repairs to your current home or want to upgrade your home or add on, don’t miss the Housing Fair. From real estate agents to general contractors, banks and lenders, housing program coordinators and much more, if you have questions, someone will be there with answers. Regardless of your income level or homeownership status, we have something for everyone. This is a free, family friendly event. We look forward to seeing you on July 20th.

You are invited to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. State of the Tribe Address on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Lumbee Tribal 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, Pembroke. The event will be livestreamed through the Lumbee Tribe Website. A reception will follow the tribal address.

Lumbee Historical Marker Unveiling - Monday, July 1, 2024 | 3 pm - Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex Join us as we celebrate the dedication of the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker commemorating the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The marker will be dedicated during a ceremony on Monday, July 1 at 3 p.m., at the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Complex (6984 NC 711 West, Pembroke, N.C.) The marker is one of nine being dedicated in 2024 by the N.C. State Historical Marker Program that highlight American Indian culture and history in North Carolina. Historical markers were approved for the Coharie, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi, Sappony, and Waccamaw Siouan tribes. The N.C. American Indian Heritage Commission staff worked closely with N.C. tribes to complete applications to be considered for the historical marker program. The Lumbee Tribe is a strong and resilient people with a proud tradition of education, entrepreneurship and overall excellence. The Lumbee tribal territory includes Robeson, Hoke, Scotland and Cumberland counties. The majority of tribal members reside in Robeson County. Significant Lumbee communities also thrive in Baltimore, Maryland, and Detroit, Michigan.

Please join the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. on Friday, May 24, 2024 for a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center as we honor and remember the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The service will begin at 11:00 am. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC.

Mark your calendar to join us this Saturday for the Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) March and Ceremony in Pembroke. The march lineup is at 6:00 pm at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at 202 Main Street in Pembroke. The march begins at 6:30 pm. After the march, the ceremony will start at 7:00 pm in the Milton R. Hunt Memorial Park. The event is sponsored by the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. and Native Visions Magazine. The mission of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) is to spread awareness of Indigenous women/people that have been murdered or have gone missing across the United States. Along with acknowledging murdered and missing Indigenous women/people, there is a push to provide support to the families of the victims and encourage tribal communities to come together to take a stand in support of protecting our women. Thank you to the Native Members of the UNCP Women's Softball Team for standing in solidarity with the MMIW movement.

Congratulations to Jada B. Allen and Zachary C. Young, both Lumbee Citizens, on their selection as 2024 Congressional Interns in the Udall Foundation’s Native American Congressional Internship Program. Jada is attending Duke University, while Zachary is attending Michigan State University. The newest class of Udall Interns comprises 12 students representing 9 Tribes and 11 universities from around the country. Jada is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in public policy, minoring in global health, and earning a health policy certificate at Duke University. Zachary is currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and graduate from the University of North Carolina-Pembroke. The Udall Interns were selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to careers in Tribal public policy. From 1996 through 2023, 318 students from 138 Tribes have participated in the Internship. To read more about Jada and Zachary or the Udall Internship Program visit https://lnkd.in/gVvu3u-t

Apply today for the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs vacant seats for District 1 and / or District 2. Candidates must reside within one of the districts from which the appointment is mandated. District 1: Tribal Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 14 District 2: Tribal Council District 4, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 13 The purpose of the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs is to advocate for (or support and promote) Indian communities, tribes, and organizations, and to bring together local, state, and federal money and other resources that can help. It works with government agencies and other groups. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2024. Submit your resume to Belinda Brewer at [email protected]