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The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honors former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation Federal Recognition Step Photo 2025 New Construction Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honors former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation 1/66 Welcome to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Culture. Tradition. History. Welcome to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. We are the People of the Dark Water. Our Lumbee Tribal Territory is located in Southeastern North Carolina in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland Counties. The Lumbee People are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their focus on education. We welcome you to visit our homeland. Lumbee Tribal Citizens, we hope you register through the Lumbee Member Portal, if you have not done so already, to stay engaged, connected, as well as apply and/or check the status of services available to you. Our tribal website list information and staff details for available services for your families which include, but are not limited to Tribal Support Services, Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing services for families and college students, Enrollment assistance, Energy assistance, Transitional Housing Services, Youth Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Services, Youth Services through Project Create and much more. If you have questions, please reach out to our staff. We are here to help. Also, our Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Office is now open late on Monday afternoons to better assist you. The main number for the Lumbee Housing Complex is 910.521.7861. As always, I am thankful for this opportunity to serve as your chairman. Chairman Monthly Update Official Merchandise Store General Legal Counsel Services RFP July 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Lumbee Member Portal LTNC Federally Recognized Press Release Lumbee Today Newsletter Letter from Speaker Baker M. Paulson Scholarship Application 2025 Accomplishments 2026 Fed Rec Events Strike at the Wind! Drama Press Release Tribal Gala: 12/12/26 Powwow: Sept. 25 - 27

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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 Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is honored to announce the Michael Olof Paulson Scholarship will open for submissions on August 18, 2026. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is awarding six $5,000 scholarships in memory of Michael. Michael Olof Paulson’s life touched many people around the globe. Born in Sweden, he was an aviator, a historian and an enthusiast, as well as a great friend. After his death in 2022, his friends from around the nation wanted to celebrate his life and honor his wish to give the gift of education, as directed in his will. They searched across the country for an American Indian Tribe to present the gift to. They chose the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to honor his will by giving an endowment gift for scholarships. Michael dreamed and lived life to the fullest. That dream now extends to Lumbee students. How to Apply for the Michael Paulson Scholarship The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is awarding six $5,000 scholarships in memory of Michael Paulson! Important Dates: * Application Opens: August 18, 2026 at 8:00 am * Deadline to Apply: August 25, 2026 at * Recipients Notified: By September 12, 2026 Eligibility Requirements: * Must be a full-time student (sophomore or higher in undergrad, or grad school) * Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA * Must be an active enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe (valid enrollment card required) What You Need to Submit: 1. Completed application (do not retype) 2. Official transcript (from registrar’s office) 3. Copy of Class Schedule 4. Certificate of full-time enrollment provided by your institution 5. Copy of active Tribal Card 6. 3–5 min video on Lumbee Tribal Government and leaders (MP4 format) 7. Two essays (PDF format 8. Resume (PDF format) 9. Two letters of recommendation (PDF format – one must be academic) Submit All Materials To: MichaelPaulsonaward@lumbeetribe.com Subject line: Michael Paulson Award Scholarship – [Your Full Name] (Example: Michael Paulson Award Scholarship – John Doe) Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered. No exceptions. #LumbeeTribe #ScholarshipOpportunity #CollegeFunding #MichaelPaulsonAward The application is available at https://www.lumbeetribe.com/_files/ugd/6ca8af_f9b0f79bc4ca483ba7558973c822c697.pdf.

We are TWO (2) days AWAY from our first ever Lumbee Farmers Market! Visit the Lumbee Tribe Farmers Market, on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 8 am till 1 pm. It will be located at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 6984 Highway NC Highway 711 in Pembroke, NC. Come meet our local growers and producers, support their hard work by buying local, and take home some of the freshest, highest-quality produce the season has to offer! We will also have local artisans on hand, who will be selling their goodies.

Lumbee Farmers Market. July 18, 2026. 8 pm - 1 pm. Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex (6984 Highway NC Highway 711 in Pembroke, NC). See you there! Whether you’re searching for farm-fresh vegetables to complete your Sunday dinner or stocking up by the bushel to can and preserve for the winter, the Lumbee Farmers Market is the place to be! Come shop for some of the freshest produce the season has to offer from the gardens of our local growers and producers. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the people who grow our food, support their hard work, buy local, and take home fresh produce for your family. We’ll also have local artisans on hand selling their handmade goods and special creations. Bring your family, bring your baskets, and come ready to shop local. We are excited to welcome you to the first-ever Lumbee Farmers Market and hope to see you there!