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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

Tribal Enrollment FAQs Lineage Chart Tribal Enrollment Applicatiion Re-Certification Form Tribal Enrollment Enrollment Definitions 1. Who is Eligible for Lumbee Tribal Membership? Only individuals who have biological descent to one or more persons named on the tribe’s base rolls and who maintain historical or present day contact. All current members and potential members must show that tribal contact is being maintained. 2. What happens if I do not meet the criteria for enrollment? If you do not meet the criteria for enrollment you will receive a decision letter and a petition to file an appeal with the Administrative Court via certified mail. You have the option to appeal the adverse decision to the Administrative Court and you have sixty (60) days from the date of receipt to file the appeal. If, for some reason the petition is not included, you may download it here . 3. Can I enroll via mail, email, or fax? No, tribal law requires that you apply in person in the office for purposes of enrollment. However, parents or legal guardians may apply for membership of any minor children in their custody and the minor children do not have to be present. 4. What are the required documents needed for enrollment by each applicant? County issued certified* birth certificates that record parent(s) name(s), photo ID for adults (e.g. driver’s license), a certificate from the Lumbee History Culture Class, and a completed application. 5. Do I need to fill out an application on my minor child(ren)? If you are an enrolled parent, you may fill out the re-certification form and list your child under you. If you are a parent enrolling yourself and a minor child(ren), you would need to only fill out one application and then list your children under Section III of the enrollment application. 6. I already have the updated enrollment card. Do I need to get another one? Check the expiration date on your card. If it has expired or is getting ready to expire you need to update as soon as possible. If you are 55 and over and have an updated enrollment card, you are eligible to get the permanent card with the fifty (50) year expiration date and this can be done via mail. 7. Do I need my birth certificate to update my enrollment card? YES. You should always bring the county issued certified* birth certificate that lists parent(s) name(s), and photo ID when visiting the enrollment office for any purpose. 8. What if I am enrolled but cannot find my old tribal card? As long as you bring your photo ID and county issued certified* birth certificate that lists parent(s) name(s), we can access your membership file. 9. When can I come in to update my enrollment and get the new picture enrollment card*? Applicants are seen Monday through Friday with the exception of our Archiving Week from 8:00am 4:30 pm. The Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records and all other tribal offices are closed in observance of all federal holidays, with the exception of Columbus Day. *Before visiting the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records, check our Office Closing section to verify that the office is open on the day of your visit; and if you are still not sure, you may contact enrollment staff at 910.522.5468. 10. Why do the rolls close? Lumbee Tribal Council always closes the Lumbee rolls 30 days prior to and after any Lumbee elections for verification purposes. Also, the Lumbee Tribal Council reserves the right to close the rolls periodically for maintenance or other reasons. Please check for closure notifications at www.lumbeetribe.com . 11. Is there a form I can fill out early to help speed the process up when I get into the office? Yes, we have now posted the Re-certification form and New Enrollment application online for individuals to download and print. The enrollment application is formatted to be printed on legal size paper. If you are unable to print it on legal size paper, please wait to complete it at the office. 12. What if I have been adopted? If you are Lumbee by birth and have been adopted, you would need the original birth certificate that records the biological parent(s) name(s) and the amended birth certificate that records the adoptive parent(s) name(s). If you cannot get access to the original birth certificate, we will accept DNA evidence to prove biological descent. Please be advised that the Enrollment Office reserves the right to request DNA evidence from any applicant or member. 13. Who/What can I use for DNA testing? The enrollment office has a contract with LabCorp and we offer DNA testing at a reasonable price of $50 per person. The testing can be done on-site at the Tribal Housing Complex or off-site at a facility closest to your residence. DNA testing is used only to determine paternity or maternity (in the case of adoptions). Do not try to schedule testing directly through LabCorp or they will charge you full price. You would need to contact the enrollment office to schedule this testing. *Certified birth certificates must be issued from the county of birth. Birth certificates will only be accepted from the state when the county does not issue birth records.

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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!