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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 Constitution & Ordinance Agenda 07/27/26 General Legal Counsel Services RFP July 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Lumbee Member Portal August 2026 Tribal Council Calendar LTNC Federally Recognized Press Release M. Paulson Scholarship App Lumbee Today Newsletter Letter from Speaker Baker 2025 Accomplishments 2026 Fed Rec Events Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit Press Release Tribal Gala: 12/12/26 Powwow: Sept. 25 - 27 © 2026 LumbeeTribe.com ~ All rights reserved ~ The official website of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372 ~ 910.521.7861 or 1.855.801.9738

The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. Home District Maps Live Stream Live Stream Bid Openings Services Agriculture & Natural Resources Dept Department of Energy Family Health & Wellness Health & Human Services Housing Department Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center Project Create Tribal Enrollment Veteran Services Vocational Rehab Youth Services Member Portal Government Administration Chairman Lowery's Monthly Reports Supreme Court Decisions Tribal Council and Maps Tribal Meeting Agendas Tribal Council Minutes Tribal Resolutions Tribal Ordinances Tribal Proposed Ordinances Tribal VETO Ordinances Lumbee Board of Elections Tribal Appointment(s) Vacancies PRICE Grant History and Culture Lumbee News Lumbee Today Newsletter Request For Proposals (RFP) Youtube Channel Lumbee Auction Stay in Touch! Athlete Spotlights Business Spotlight Job Opportunities jOhn L. Lowery Lumbee Tribal Chairman Chairman Monthly Updates Culture. Tradition. History. Official Website of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 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. QuiCk Links Official Merchandise Store July 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Lumbee Today Newsletter M. Paulson Scholarship Application Lumbee Member Portal August 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Request Senior Ms Lumbee Lumberton Visitors Bureau September 25 - 27 Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center October 3 Lumbee Fall Festival: 5K Fun Rub & Walk & Fish Fry Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center December 12 Lumbee Gala; 6 pm Shahbain Farms & Event Center December 18 Lumbee Federal Recognition Anniversary Upcoming Events

2026 CLLR-2026-0319-01 "UNITED SOUTH & EASTERN TRIBES, INC MEMBERSHIP 2025 CLLO-2006-1116-02 "NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS DISTRICTS" Amendment #2 CLLO-2024-0829-01 "FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 LUMBEE TRIBAL BUDGET ORDINANCE" AMENDED CLLO-2025-0320-02 "LUMBEE TRIBE HARM REDUCTION BUDGET" Tribal Proposed Ordinances

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 Enrollment Office will re-open for "updates only" on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The Lumbee Tribal Rolls are mandated under Lumbee Tribal Law to close 30 days prior to any tribal election and re-open 30 days after certification of the tribal election. The enrollment office hours are 8 am till 4:30 pm.

You are invited to the Back-to-School Backpack and Supply Bash on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 3 pm - 5 pm at Pembroke Recreation Complex, located at 7164 NC-711, in Pembroke, NC. The event is hosted by Lumbee Tribal Council District 20 Representative Rudy Locklear. In addition to free school supplies, there will be kid activities including bounce houses, and the splash pad will be open. Food will be served. The event is for enrolled members who reside in District 20.

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.