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Emergency Mortgage Assistance The Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program provides assistance with mortgage payments to qualified, low- income tribal members experiencing a short-term, financial hardship. Assistance is not available to tribal members with an on-going, chronic, delinquent account. Applications are accepted for mortgage assistance from applicants that meet the eligibility requirements, which include, but are not limited to the following: Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Applicant must provide a default or foreclosure letter and hardship documentation. Applicant must reside in the tribal service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. Applications for mortgage assistance are accepted Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The following documents are needed to apply for mortgage assistance. Applications will not be accepted without all supporting documentation for each member of the household. Mortgage Assistance Checklist: 1. Copy of applicant’s current tribal enrollment card 2. Copy of applicant’s picture identification 3. Copy of social security cards for all household members 4. Copy of birth certificates for all dependents 5. Proof of income for all household members 6. Copies of all recurring monthly bills (including utility bills paid in prior month) 7. Hardship documents 8. Foreclosure or default letter 9. Criminal record check (will be done in office for anyone age 16 and older) Contact Jaimie Bowen Intake Specialist Phone: 910 668.2021 Email: jbowen@lumbeetribe.com

Emergency Rental Assistance The Emergency/Rental Assistance Program provides direct assistance to pay deposit or rent up to $600 in a one year period, and no more than twice in the lifetime of the applicant. Applications are accepted for emergency/rental assistance from applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include, but are not limited to the following: ° Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. ° Applicant must reside in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. ° Applicant must provide emergency documentation and hardship documentation. Applications are accepted daily. The following documents are needed to apply for emergency /rental assistance. Applications will not be accepted without all supporting documentation for each member of the household Emergency/Rental Assistance Checklist: Copy of applicant’s current tribal enrollment card Copy of applicant’s picture identification Copy of social security cards for all household members Copy of birth certificates for all household members age 16 or older Proof of income for all household members Copy of bank statements for all household members Proof of all assets (title or registration of vehicles, motorcycles, boats, etc.) Court ordered eviction notice or fire report or domestic violence report/letter, etc. Verification of all bills paid in prior month Hardship Documentation Criminal record check (will be done in office for anyone age 16 and older Contacts Jaimie Bowen Intake Specialis t Phone: (910) 668.2021 Email: jbowen@lumbeetribe.com

Acerca de Agriculture & Natural Resources Department Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department is to steward Lumbee lands and waters by honoring our ancestors and their traditions, strengthening our existing farm community by advocating for Lumbee agricultural opportunities and promoting tribal food sovereignty. Program Overview/Goals Short-term and long-term goals for the department include the following: Food Distribution Agricultural Education Opportunities Financial Training and Resource Networking Agri-Tourism Forestry and Natural Resources Rural Development that strengthens the agricultural economy within our tribal communities Current Focus Areas/ Services Facilitate advocacy, networking, business assistance, educational opportunities, and training for our Native producers. Survey our Native producers located throughout tribal territory to fully understand our current resources and needs within our tribal food system. Strengthen existing efforts to defend and protect our land, air, water, and other natural resources from pollution, climate change, and unsustainable development. Serve as a resource for Native producers. Contact Harlen Chavis Culture Historic Preservation Officer hchavis@lumbeetribe.com 910.522.2188 Pat Dial Food Ways & Agriculture Coordinator pdial@lumbeetribe.com 910.384.7660 Location Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, N.C. 28372 910.522.5465 or (910) 521.7861 We have created a survey that will help us learn who our farmers and producers are and how we can best serve you. If you are interested, you can also be listed in a future Lumbee Producers Directory, to help promote your business. Please complete the Lumbee Ag Producer Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lumbeeagproducersurvey

Location: 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372 Pembroke Boys and Girls Club behind Turtle Building DISCLAIMER: Please e-mail cultureclass@lumbeetribe.com if you need to cancel your scheduled session. For more information, please dial 910-522-5474

The performance of “Strike at the Wind!” Outdoor Drama is cancelled for tonight, Friday, July 10, 2026 due to severe weather conditions. Guest with tickets for tonight, may return on Saturday. Your tickets will be honored at the Saturday night performance.

Mark your calendars for the annual Lumbee Tribe Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow. The 2026 Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow is set for September 25 - 27, 2026 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. Whether you are dancing, singing, or visiting, we can’t wait to see you! More details coming soon. This powwow is going to be the one YOU will want to attend!

Tickets are still available for Strike at the Wind! This weekend, see one of North Carolina's most powerful untold stories come to life under the open sky at the historic Adolph Dial Amphitheater as the drama celebrates 50 years. The remaining dates are July 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2026. Tickets are $10. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the outdoor drama tells the true story of Henry Berry Lowrie, an American Indian man born near present-day Pembroke who, after the Confederate Home Guard murdered his father and brother, led a seven-year resistance that shook Robeson County to its core. To those in power, Henry and his gang were outlaws. To the Native community and most of the citizens in Robeson County, they were heroes. Tickets may be purchased at the gate at the Adolph Dial Amphitheater at Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC or click here to purchase online at Givens Performing Arts Center. https://www.uncp.edu/.../givens.../events/index.html