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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 April 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Lumbee Member Portal LTNC Federally Recognized Lumbee Today Newsletter Rehab/HIP Checklist 2025 Accomplishments Honor Cord App 2026 Fed Rec Events Golf Tournament: May 1

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 April 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 Ronnette Sutton Justice Emily Deese Justice Tona Jacobs Justice Eric Freeman Administrative Court Chief Justice Robbie Hunt Judge Samantha Oxendine 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

Tribal Support Services Services Elders Services (Ages 65 & Up): Hearing Aids, Glasses, Prescriptions, Dental, Emergency Vouchers (Case-by-Case Basis) Family Services: Burn-outs, Hotels, Transitional House, Clothes, Food, Additional Services (Case-by-Case Basis) Substance Abuse Services: Counseling, Peer Support, and Case Management Peer Support Services Enlightening Native Daughters (END) Program: Direct services to American Indian women and children who are victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking within the (4) four-county Lumbee Tribal Territory Location 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, N.C. 28372 Contact Information Erica Locklear, Program Director (910)-522-5055 Heather Carter Program Coordinator, Lumbee Tribal Support Services (910)-316-5592 Department of Energy Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy (DOE) is to serve as a service institution for American Indian families in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties by addressing household heating and cooling issues through safe, healthy and educational initiatives. Contact Information Wilma Dial, Compliance Specialist Phone: 910.522.2207 energy@lumbeetribe.com Housing Checklist Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Home Improvement Program (HIP) Down Payment Assistance Program Homeownership Program New Construction Program Emergency/Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance 37 Stock/Elders Housing Program Real Estate Department Community Center-Rental Application The Student Housing Voucher Program Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program Tribal Enrollment ENROLLMENT AND RECORDS OFFICE Closed for new enrollments! Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records is to uphold tribal sovereignty and execute responsibilities of tribal enrollment as dictated by the Constitution of the Lumbee Tribe. The office seeks to preserve for all time the Lumbee way of life by maintaining vital records provided by and for tribal members. In doing so, the office is in keeping with the tribe’s desire to honor our ancestors and provide for future generations. The Enrollment and Records office is regulated by CLLO-2010-0121-01 An Act to Provide Tribal Enrollment Ordinance. This ordinance is in accordance with Article II of the Lumbee Constitution. To qualify for membership with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (new or updating), applicants must have biological descent from one or more persons named on the tribe’s base rolls and maintain historical or present day contact. The rolls will close thirty (30) days prior to any Special or Regular Election (typically held in November) and will remain closed thirty (30) days after or until certification of the election. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Contact Information (910) 521.7861 6984 NC 711 West, Pembroke Youth Services Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Youth Services is to inspire youth in Indian Country, through cultural enlightenment, to realize their full potential regardless of their circumstances and to become caring, responsible tribal members. Program Overview The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Boys & Girls Clubs are open to all youth between the ages of 6 to 18 for a nominal membership fee for the school year and the summer session. The club hours during the school year is 2pm-6pm and in the are summer 8:30am-5pm. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will strive to: Promote Unity Provide a "Positive Place for Youth" Have an environment where youth are able to celebrate life accomplishments with peers Teach and promote cultural activities in the communities Utilize the elders and other role models from the communities to teach the youth life long skills. Contact Information Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend, Youth Services Manager (910) 775.9071 Onnette Jacobs, Administrative Specialist (910) 775.9071 Tangelina Jarry, Assistant Manager Vocational Rehabilitation Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is to provide vocational rehabilitation services to any tribal member with a disability living in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. The objective of the program is to prepare for, obtain or retain gainful employment. It is our goal to improve the quality of life for tribal members with disabilities. Program Overview The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation program provides vocational rehabilitation services to any tribal member with a disability living in the tribal service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, or Scotland Counties. If you are a tribal member suffering from a physical disability, anxiety, depression, other mental health issues, substance or alcohol abuse, learning disabilities, trouble with hearing and/or vision, or other emotional/behavioral disabilities you may be eligible for services. A tribal member may also qualify if he/she feels the disability affects their ability to attain or maintain employment. Contact Information Celeste Hunt Program Director (910) 522-4024 Terri Locklear Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant (910) 521.4220 Location 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West P.O. Box 236 Pembroke, NC 28372 Tribal Enrollment Youth Services Vocational Rehab Veteran Services Mission Statement The mission of the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office is to provide safe, sanitary and decent housing to enrolled members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Program Overview A variety of important benefits and services are available to veterans and their families from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. The Service Officer can assist individuals in applying for: VA Home loans Down-Payment Assistance VA health care benefits Service-connected disabilities Vocational rehabilitation and employment Pensions Certificate for home loans Burial and memorial benefits Dependents and survivor benefits and healthcare Appeals of VA claims decisions Order military records and medals We will maintain the highest ethical and moral standards by providing a service through which our society can express its gratitude to the men and women who continue to pay the price of our nation’s freedom. Contact Information Agnes Mitchell (910) 522-2210 amitchell@lumbeetribe.com HUD-VASH Janice Locklear (910) 522.2208 jlocklear@lumbeetribe.com Location Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office 68 E Three Hunts Drive Pembroke, N.C. 28372 (910) 522.2210 or (910) 521.7861 Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center Location Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center 824 Terry Sanford Drive Maxton, NC 28364 Admission (CASH ONLY) $1 Sunday Only $2 - Anyone with an Active Tribal Card $3 - Anyone without a Tribal Card Hours of Operation Season (June 15- Until) Tuesday - Friday: 12 pm - 7pm Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: 2 pm - 6 pm Project Create C areer R eadiness and E ducational A dvancement T hrough N ative Y outh E mpowerment Project CREATE is a five-year United States Department of Education grant awarded to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Project CREATE (Career Readiness and Educational Advancement Through Native Youth Empowerment) aims to improve educational opportunities and long-term academic and career outcomes for American Indian youth by building culturally responsive, community-rooted pathways that begin in early childhood and extend through high school, postsecondary education, and into high-skill careers. The grant will provide services from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029. utoring Academic Resources and Support School-to-Career Pathways (College and Career Preparation through Partnerships) Summer Enrichment Camps College Day University or College Tours Early Childhood Empowerment *These services are only for students taking College and Career Promise courses/classes at Robeson Community College. Contact Rita Locklear, Program Director rjlocklear@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-2215 Janeva Moore, Parent Liaison jmoore@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-2196 Gwendolyn Chavis, Services Coordinator glchavis@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-2221 Tutors Needed, Apply Here: Tutor Position Application Homeless Veterans Program Registration for Services Project IndigeCHOICE Homepage Health & Human Services Department REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Registration is still available for the Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Conference on Thursday, January 30, Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1, 2025. The 3-day GONA Conference provides Lumbee Communities with the opportunity to discuss substance abuse and the issue surrounding it. It also aims to assist with the journey to heal and transform while providing a road map to reestablish a safe, supportive, and nurturing community to thrive in. This free event is open to the public. The conference will also include storytelling, arts & crafts, giveaways, food, and much more. GONA will be on January 30 - 31 from 11:30 am - 7 pm and February 1, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1119244072149?aff=oddtdtcreator Contact Cherry Maynor Beasley, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN Department Director cbeasley@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-5465 (Ext. 204) Jan M Lowery, MPH, Lumbee NIH iCRISP Project Program Coordinator jmlowery@lumbeetribe.com (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 112) Bethany Chavis Executive Administrative Assistant bechavis@lumbeetribe.com (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 105) Chasity Locklear Administrative Assistant chlocklear@lumbetribe.com (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 105) Location 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, NC 28372 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 p romoting 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 Contact Larry Edwards Interim Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Manager ledwards@lumbeetribe.com 910.522.2209 Harlen Chavis Culture Historic Preservation Officer hchavis@lumbeetribe.com 910.775.2329 Location 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, NC 28372 ANR Homepage Lumbee Ag Producer Survey Programs & Services Housing Department Mission Statement This mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Department is to provide affordable, safe, and sanitary housing options for eligible Lumbee Indian families in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. Contact Information Bradley Locklear, Director of Housing Services (910) 522.5161 bslocklear@lumbeetribe.com Anthony Pevia, Director of Housing Development (910) 668.2474 apevia@lumbeetribe.com Nichole Dial, Admin assistant /Student Housing Voucher Program Manager (910) 522.5161 ndial@lumbeetribe.com Client Inquiries: rehab @lumbeetribe.com **Applications must be completed at The Lumbee Tribal Administration Building. Applications for Housing accepted daily Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.** Anchor 8 Anchor 10 Anchor 7 Anchor 9

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 Home Improvement Program (HIP) is accepting new contractor applications for the following trades: General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC. HIP accepts applications for new contractors ONLY twice a year. Any American Indian Contractor who would like to place their name/business on the Qualified Bidders List for the Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) must submit an application by mail or by the drop-off box at the Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC-711 in Pembroke, NC 28372. Address submissions to the attention of Lisa Hagins.

We are less than a week away from our Lumbee Tribe Wild Game Festival! There is a buzz of activity with our tribal staff as we plan the menu for Saturday as well as all the fun activities for that day. We have one more exciting thing to share. At each of our federal recognition events, there will be a special patch for purchase. This Saturday, we look forward to sharing the first patch with you which will feature a duck, which is commonly seen at our Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. This limited edition patch will be available that day for purchase.  Only 200 patches will be made. This is the first of the Lumbee Tribe's 575 Limited Edition Memorabilia! We have a number of items we know that you will love. The Wild Game Festival is free and open to the public. The festival kicks off at 11 am and wraps up at 9 pm on Saturday. The day begins with a Wild Game Lunch at 11:00 am featuring many of your Lumbee favorites including quail, deer, duck, fish, rabbit, turkey, bison, some gator, chicken and rice and much more.  There will also be a Community Powwow from 1 pm till 5 pm. Then in the evening, sit back and relax from 6 pm to 9 pm with a Bonfire and Traditional Social Dancing. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is located on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC.  We would also like to thank our sponsors Jenner & Block LLP, Trillium Health Resources, Alliance Integrated solutions, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Carolina Complete Health. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.   #lumbeetribe    #lumbee575