TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW

Many other organizations, businesses and individuals will be stepping in to a new year on January 1st. We, as a non-profit Native American Organization will be doing the same.

2026 will have us moving forward, working more than ever to make our presence known. Along with holding hands on beading and sewing classes, we will be hosting guest speakers, programs and more. There will be opportunities to volunteer with other non-profits. Several fundraising events will be held throughout the year, providing Native American foods as well as hand crafted jewelry and more. We will be out and about throughout Lubbock and surrounding communities, getting to know people and them getting to know us.

Keep informed by visiting our Face Book page, our Instagram page and the website. Sponsorships are always welcome, and membership drives happen throughout the year.

Powwow is coming back to Lubbock on November 21, 2026, and we as a People will once more celebrate being together as in olden days.

OUR MISSION

Native American People of the Plains and Beyond (NAPPB), is a 501c3 non-profit Intertribal organization established in September 2021 with four main goals:

1. To foster fellowship among Native Americans and interested non-Native Americans in Lubbock and the surrounding area.

2. To educate and raise public awareness about the Native American People in this region.

3. To preserve Native American Arts and Culture.

4. To promote traditional conservation practices.

Membership consists of registered tribal members, individuals of Native American descent who are not registered, and non-Natives with a genuine interest in and respect for our culture.

Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Notices are sent out 10 days before the meeting date. The Board of Directors meets one hour before the general meeting.

Planned activities for 2026 thus far: April 18th, 12:00 - 3:00 PM, First Responder Luncheon. Other plans include investigating the opportunity to participate in the Lubbock Texas July 4th parade, attending several outdoor events, classes and fundraisers. 2025 is now in the past, and we are moving forward into 2026.

Native American People of the Plains and Beyond was chartered by the State of Texas on September 10, 2021, as a non-profit organization. It received 501c3 accreditation on September 11, 2023, and is classified as a public charity. While the association aims to educate the public about Native culture and traditions, it is not a protest group. Members may express their personal opinions but cannot speak on behalf of the entire organization.