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The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. June 23 Amendment Vote: lumbeechoose June 23 Amendment Vote: lumbeechoose.com New Construction June 23 Amendment Vote: lumbeechoose 1/68 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 June 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Education Committee Agenda 06/11/26 Lumbee Member Portal Scholarship Application 2026 Housing Committee Agenda 06/11/2026 LTNC Federally Recognized Lumbee Today Newsletter Online Update Instructions Tribal Gala: 12/12/26 2025 Accomplishments Dist 13: 6/13 @ 2 pm Dists 16 - 6/16 @ 6:30 pm Dist 20: 6/20 @ 3 -6 pm Learn about June 23 Vote 2026 Fed Rec Events Senior Ms Contestants '26 Dists 4 & 5 - 6/22 @ 6 pm

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Home Improvement Program (HIP) 1/15 Addresses and eliminates sub-standard housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of tribal members. The program provides services to repair (or replace) existing, sub-standard housing for qualified, low-income homeowners. Applications are accepted for home improvement services from applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include but are not limited to the following: Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Applicant must reside in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties. Applicant must own or have lifetime rights to the home requiring repairs. Applications for home improvement services are accepted Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The following documents are needed to apply for home improvement services. Applications will not be accepted without all supporting documentation for each household member. Home Improvement Program (HIP) Checklist: 1. Copy of applicant’s current tribal enrollment card 2. Copy of applicant’s picture identification 3. Copy of social security cards for all household members 4. Copy of birth certificates for all household members age 16 or older 5. Proof of income for all household members 6. Proof of disability (if applicable) ** If handicap accessibility is needed, a letter from your doctor will be required. 7. Copy of bank statements for all household members 8. Copy of all deeds to property and/or court-filed lifetime rights and/or mobile home title/bill of sale 9. Copy of Power of Attorney (if applicable) 10. Proof of all assets (title or registration of vehicles, motorcycles, boats, etc.) 11. Criminal record check (will be done in office for anyone age 16 and older) Contact Wayne Chavis Jr. HIP Manager E-mail: wchavis@lumbeetribe.com Marbeth Pevia Assistant HIP Manager Phone: (910) 522-2213 E-mail: mpevia@lumbeetribe.com Heather Strickland Outreach Intake Specialist Phone: (910) 522-2212 E-mail: hstrickland@lumbeetribe.com Lisa Hagins Homeowner Compliance Specialist Phone: (910) 522-5466 E-mail: lhagins@lumbeetribe.com Melinda Brewer Contractor and Payout Specialist Phone: (910) 522-2205 Email: mebrewer@lumbeetribe.com Michelle Gales HIP Compliance Specialist Phone: (910) 522-6519 E-mail: mgales@lumbeetribe.com Ryan Jacobs HIP Inspector Phone: (910) 522-2185 Email: rjacobs@lumbeetribe.com Sam Bird HIP Inspector Phone: (910)-374-8775 Email: sbird@lumbeetribe.com Terry Locklear HIP Inspector Phone: (910) 522-2214 Email: tslocklear@lumbeetribe.com Jimmy Kerns HIP Warranty Specialist Phone: (910) 668-6097 Email: jkerns@lumbeetribe.com Johnny Locklear HIP Cost Analyst

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

Over the past two days, the Lumbee Tribe, in partnership with UNC Pembroke, proudly hosted the 5th Gathering of the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity (NACEP) on our homelands. Led by visionary Chairman Marshall Pierite of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, the conference featured a series of engaging panel discussions, roundtable conversations, and collaborative sessions focused on advancing Tribal economic development and self-determination. NACEP, of which Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery serves as a founding board member, is dedicated to strengthening Tribal economic sovereignty through economic development, intertribal commerce, and strategic partnerships. The coalition works to promote shared prosperity, expand access to capital and resources, create jobs, foster long-term economic growth, and build productive relationships with federal agencies.With more than 40 member Tribes represented across the nation, NACEP continues to serve as a powerful voice for Tribal economic advancement. We were honored to welcome leaders, partners, and participants to Lumbee Territory and look forward to continuing this important work together. Chairman Lowery said, “this was a historic event to be held on the campus of UNC-Pembroke with tribal leaders from all over the country visiting our homelands. I look forward to hosting more of these events in the future as tribal leaders work to protect our sovereignty and build up our economies and communities.” The two day historic event also included a welcome reception held at the Museum of Southeastern American Indian and a tour of the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center where participants learned about Lumbee tribal governance, economic development initiatives, community programs, and Lumbee history and culture.

Join us June 22, 2026 for the District 4 and District 5 Community meeting, hosted by Council Representatives Jody Bullard and Carrington Locklear. The meeting is at 6 pm at Lumbee Lodge at 2715 Philadelphia Rd in Pembroke. Participants will receive information about Tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served. You are invited to the District 16 Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm at Union Elementary School at 2547 NC Highway 710 S. in Rowland, NC 28383. The meeting is hosted by Council Representative Nanci Locklear. Guests will receive information about Tribal services and community information. Food will be served.

Pembroke, NC (June 9, 2026) — The Lumbee Tribe understands there are concerns about whether Federal Indian Law experts were consulted in the preparation of the Lumbee Tribe’s Constitutional amendment. For transparency, the Lumbee Tribe convened a working group of lawyers and policy makers, including Jenner & Block’s nationally ranked Federal Indian Law Practice. Because any change to the Constitution requires utmost care, the Lumbee Tribe ensured that only some of the most respected experts in Federal Indian Law were entrusted to do this work.   Jenner & Block, which is led by (and consists primarily of) enrolled tribal members and former government officials who have represented tribes and tribal gaming interests for their entire careers, has worked with multiple tribes across the country and has won some of the most critical cases for Indian Country at the U.S. Supreme Court, including Brackeen v. Haaland (upholding the constitutionality of Indian Child Welfare Act), McGirt v. Oklahoma (reservation in Oklahoma was never disestablished and remains Indian Country ), and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho (IHS must pay contract support costs). The team is led by Ambassador (ret.) Keith Harper, the first Native American to serve as a United States Ambassador and class counsel in Cobell v. Salazar, a landmark Indian trust funds case that settled for $3.4 billion (the largest class action settlement against the United States). Other team members have also served in key positions at the White House and U.S. Department of Justice.   The Lumbee Tribe takes its role seriously. For that reason, the Tribe ensured that any proposed amendments to the Constitution were properly vetted and assessed by leading Federal Indian Law experts.