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College and Career Promise Program Return College and Career Promise Program Through our partnership with Robeson Community College and the Public Schools of Robeson County, Project ACCESS can remove financial and transportation barriers for American Indian students participating in the Career and College Promise (CCP) program. The Career and College Promise (CCP) program is North Carolina’s dual enrollment program that will allow eligible high school students to enroll in college classes at RCC through their high school. In many cases, students can also earn dual credit – meeting high school graduation requirements with college courses. CCP classes are tuition free. Through Project ACCESS, books and fees, as well as any transportation costs will also be FREE for American Indian participants in Robeson County. For more information, contact: Vonda Graham, Career and College Advisor, Robeson Community College | Phone: 910.272.3380 | vgraham@robeson.edu and Tecarra Sutton, Career and College Advisor, Robeson Community College | 910.272.3319 | tsutton@robeson.edu 1. 2. 3. 4.

Government EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE JUDICIAL CONSTITUTION Executive Branch PREAMBLE In accordance with the inherent power of self-government of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina ("Tribe"), the Tribe adopts this Constitution for the purposes of establishing a tribal government structure, preserving for all time the Lumbee way of life and community, promoting the educational, cultural, social, and economic well-being of Lumbee people and securing justice and freedom for the Lumbee people. PROGRAMS & SERVICES The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina provides programs and services to all tribal members within the tribal service areas of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland county. All executive powers, including implementation of and compliance with annual budgets, of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina shall reside in a Tribal Chairperson, who shall cause all laws of the Tribe to be faithfully executed. Tribal Chair - Mr. John Lowery To contact the Tribal Chairman or the Tribal Administrator, call the Main Tribal Office at 910-521-7861. Your call will be directed to the Chairman and/or the Tribal Administrator. To contact Chairman Lowery's Office, click here . *The Tribal Chair shall nominate a Tribal Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council or its designee(s). Chairman Lowery's Inauguration Speech Chairman Lowery's Monthly Reports Legislative Branch The Lumbee Tribal Council is comprised of 21 members elected from 21 districts. Members of the Tribal Council shall serve three year terms. If you have questions or concerns you can email your representative by clicking on thier name. Elected Council Representatives — 21 Seats Here are your Council Representatives: District 1: Representative Bill 'Dollar Bill' Oxendine District 2: Representative Graylen Mitchell District 3: Representative Harold Smith District 4: Representative Jody Bullard District 5: Representative Carrington Locklear District 6: Representative Larry Chavis District 7: Representative Rubalena Locklear District 8: Representative Kathy Hunt District 9: Representative Johnny Bell District 10: Representative Bobby Emanuel District 11: Representative Chocajuana Oxendine District 12: Representative Jo Doss District 13: Representative Alex Baker District 14: Representative Homer Fields District 15: Representative Sharon Hunt District 16: Representative Nanci Locklear District 17: Representative Sandra Dial District 18: Representative Mary Locklear District 19: Representative Larry Soles District 20: Representative Rudy Locklear District 21: Representative Eric Chavis June 2026 Tribal Council Calendar July 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Tribal Council and Maps Tribal Council Hearing Roll Call Conduct of Virtual Meetings Please note that if a Committee Meeting concludes prior to the scheduled time allotted, the next scheduled meeting will begin. Business Meeting Schedule for 2026 LUMBEE TRIBAL COUNCIL Scheduled Tribal Council Meetings & Locations (meetings begin at 6:30 pm) *All meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month* All meetings will be held at the Tribal Housing Complex, unless otherwise noted The Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex is located at 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372. [Directions] Committee meetings and all others are held at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex. For any additional Tribal Council information not listed on the website, please contact: Belinda Brewer Housing Coordinator/Tribal Council Liaison Phone: (910) 522-2219 E-mail: bbrewer@lumbeetribe.com January- Tribal Housing Complex February- Tribal Housing Complex March - Tribal Housing Complex April - Tribal Housing Complex May - Tribal Housing Complex June - Tribal Housing Complex July - Tribal Housing Complex August - Tribal Housing Complex September - Tribal Housing Complex October - Tribal Housing Complex November - Tribal Housing Complex December - Tribal Housing Complex TRIBAL ORDINANCES TRIBAL PROPOSED ORDINANCES TRIBAL VETO ORDINANCES TRIBAL RESOLUTIONS TRIBAL MEETING MINUTES TRIBAL MEETING AGENDA TCRR-2011-1215-01 "STANDING RULES OF ORDER AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DUTIES OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICERS AND DECORUM OF COUNCIL MEETINGS" Amended March 19, 2026 Judicial Branch The Supreme Court of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will hear all cases dealing with constitutional issues. There are five (5) sitting judges whom are nominated by the Tribal Chairman and appointed by the Tribal Council. Two of the sitting judges shall be graduates of accredited law schools and three shall be lay people. The Chief Judge bears administrative responsibilities and is elected on an annual basis by the sitting judges. Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronette Sutton Justice Emily Deese Justice Tona Jacobs Justice Eric Freeman Justice Edward Brooks Administrative Court Chief Justice Robie Hunt Judge Samantha Oxendine Judge Kris McMillian Judge Kristy Fields Judge Kirsten Oxendine Alternate Judge Dominique Quenga Dial Supreme Court Justice Tona Jacobs. She will serve a 5-year term on the Lumbee Tribal Supreme Court. The Tribal Administrative Court of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is established to provide due process and further protect the rights of tribal members, and designed to ensure tribal members are treated equally through the administration of tribal programs. The Tribal Administrative Court will hear cases dealing with the administrative issues such as housing, enrollment, and energy assistance. Judicial Codes of the Supreme Court Supreme Court Decisions Download Supreme Court Petition Download Administrative Court Petition Constitution Download Lumbee Constitution Anchor 10 Calendar Anchor 11

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