Malinda, as she is known to her Lumbee People, continues a great tradition in her family for storytelling. She is a historian and documentary film producer, and citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Literature from Harvard University in 1995, a Master of Arts Degree in Documentary Film and Video from Stanford University in 1997, a Master of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002 and a PhD in...

Congratulations to Rev. Asturn Bartch, who is one of our newest homeowners. Rev. Bartch moved into his new home in the Shannon Community a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday. He built through the Lumbee Tribe Homeownership program and received a 1% interest rate on his loan for his 3-bedroom home. Rev. Bartch said the 1% interest rate was what caught his eye. “It don’t take but a few minutes to start the application,” said Bartch. “I was in the process of trying to find a new home with...

Landowners, please join us for an interactive session on December 4, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Soaring Eagle Tribal Building, located at 422 Norment Rd. in Lumberton, NC. This meeting is designed to support landowners in strengthening stewardship and long-term care of their lands. Connect one-on-one with experts offering tools, resources, and technical guidance to promote sustainable and productive land management. Topics Include: • Conservation Easements • Regenerative Agriculture •...