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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 Lumbee Member Portal LTNC Federally Recognized Lumbee Today Newsletter Dist 11 & 19: 5/18 @ 6 pm Tribal Gala: 12/12/26 Dist 7: 5/19 @ 7 pm Dist 9: 5/28 @ 6:30 pm Dist 6: 5/26 @ 6:30 pm Online Update Instructions 2026 Fed Rec Events May 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Const. & Ordi Committee Agenda 05/12/26 Rehab/HIP Checklist 2025 Accomplishments

RCC Summer Camps RCC Summer Camps Return Project ACCESS focuses on improving access to higher education and career preparedness for American Indian youth attending the Public Schools of Robeson County. This grant program is a Native Youth Community Project funded by the Department of Education Award # S299A150054. Summer Camp includes: o Camp Scrubs (Rising 9th – 12th grades) o Camp A.I.M.S. (Rising 4th – 5th grades) o Earth & Environmental Science (Rising 6th – 8th graders) o Cyber Security (Rising 7th – 10th grades) o Industrial Technologies (Rising 8th – 11th grades) o Forensic Science/Law Enforcement (Rising 9th – 12th grades) o EMS/Fire Science (Rising 9th – 12th grades) These camps will broaden students’ exposure to higher education, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, technical trades, and career preparedness. This is a FREE SUMMER CAMP! APPLY NOW! Click Below to Access The RCC Project Access Summer Camp! RCC Summer Camp Application

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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

We are excited to officially share the agenda for our historic Federal Recognition Celebration taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 am - 9 pm, at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke! The celebration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with morning entertainment on the Main Stage featuring live performances throughout the morning session. At the same time, families can enjoy Kids Crafts & Activities on the UC Annex Lawn from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Children and families will have opportunities to participate in hands-on activities and fun throughout the day. Guests will also be able to experience Museum Tours & Cultural Activities at the Old Main Building from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. These activities will highlight Lumbee history, culture, and traditions while providing attendees with educational and interactive experiences. Throughout the event area from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., attendees can enjoy food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts vendors, sweets, and shopping opportunities from many amazing businesses and artisans joining us for this special occasion. Beginning at 12:00 p.m., the Core Program and Recognition Ceremony will take place on the Main Stage and continue until 3:00 p.m. This special portion of the day will include remarks, recognition, and the honoring of guests as we celebrate this monumental achievement in Lumbee history. From 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., attendees are invited to the History Panel on the Main Stage, where important conversations and reflections on Lumbee history and federal recognition will be shared. One of the most anticipated parts of the celebration, the Mini Powwow, will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the Student Center Lawn and continue until 6:00 p.m. The arena will come alive with drums, dancers, regalia, singing, and celebration as we honor our culture and traditions together. Evening entertainment will begin at 5:00 p.m. on the Main Stage and continue through 8:30 p.m., featuring acts and live performances leading into the night's grand finale. At 8:45 p.m., look to the sky for our Drone Light Show, a breathtaking “575 Edition” drone spectacular honoring the Lumbee Tribe. We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone. #LumbeeTribe #FederalRecognition #LumbeeCelebration #LumbeePride #UNCPembroke #NativePride #575thTribe

We are only four (4) days away from our Federal Recognition Celebration! We cannot wait to celebrate this historic moment with YOU on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with incredible entertainment, powerful gospel singing and dancing, as we honor this monumental achievement as the 575th Federally Recognized Tribe in the nation! We are excited to share our entertainment/performer lineup and Powwow Headstaff! We are honored to welcome Lynkon Woodell as Head Male and Miss Lumbee Taylor Davis as Head Female. The Powwow will take place on the UNC Pembroke University Center (UC) Lawn between the Jones Center Gym and the UC, with Grand Entry beginning at 3:30 p.m. The arena will take shape with dancers, drums, and singing as we celebrate together in a historic way. This is history. This is a celebration generations in the making, and we invite everyone to come be part of a powerful day for the Lumbee people. Come celebrate. Come dance. Come sing. Come make history with us. #LumbeeTribe #FederalRecognition #LumbeePride #LumbeeCelebration #Powwow #UNCPembroke #NativePride #575thTribe

We are less than a week away— ONLY 5 MORE DAYS! The countdown is ON for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Federal Recognition Celebration this Saturday, May 16, 2026, at UNC Pembroke! With all the excitement, fellowship, food, and fun, you’re going to need something ice cold and refreshing! Be sure to stop by our amazing drink vendors throughout the celebration and grab your favorite lemonades and specialty drinks! Come celebrate this historic moment with us from 9 AM – 9 PM as we honor the Lumbee Tribe becoming the 575th Federally Recognized Tribe in the nation! This is more than an event; it is a time to celebrate our history, community, and culture! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come thirsty because our vendors will be ready for you! We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone this Saturday! #LumbeeTribe #FederalRecognition #LumbeePride #UNCPembroke #HistoricCelebration #575thTribe