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Youth Services 1/23 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 are 2 pm - 6 pm and in the summer are 8 am - 3:30 pm. Focus Areas Cultural Classes and Enrichment Programs are offered through the Youth Services Department in an effort to preserve, educate, and raise awareness of the history, culture, and traditions of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Cultural classes and enrichment programs are available to individuals who reside in the tribal territories of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties.Youth that participate gain the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the Pow Wow circuit, as dancers and drummers. Youth also learn about traditional Lumbee history, as well as how to make cultural crafts such as jewelry, corn shuck dolls, beading, and pinecone patchwork. Elders are encouraged to attend to mold and guide our youth. Services Provided The Lumbee Tribe owns and operates seven Boys & Girls Clubs. The locations are listed below. The tribal Boys and Girls Clubs provides a positive place where our youth can go to celebrate their culture and community, to enjoy healthy fun with their peers, and to learn new skills and self confidence under the guidance of responsible adults. The Boys & Girls Club of the Lumbee Tribe is a youth guidance organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, social and character development of girls and boys ages 6 to 18. The Boys and Girls Club offers programs that build self-esteem and develop values and skills during the critical period of growth. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them, and the Boys & Girls Clubs offers that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids. Contact Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend, Director of Youth Services Tangelina Jarry, Assistant Manager (910) 775.9071 Onnette Jacobs, Administrative Specialist (910) 775.9071 Pembroke Boys & Girls Club Lauren Oxendine, Unit Manager 120 Youth Drive Pembroke, NC 28372 (910) 775- 9071 Hawkeye Boys & Girls Club Connie Branch, Unit Manager 3066 Blue Springs Rd Red Springs, NC 28377 (910) 878-0000 Scotland County Boys & Girls Club Samantha Locklear, Unit Manager 10306 Stewartsville Cemetery Church Road Laurinburg, NC 28352 (910)291-0057 First Nation Boys & Girls Club Logan Locklear, Unit Manager 784 Singletary Church Rd Lumberton, NC 28358 (910) 608-3220 Southern Spirit Boys & Girls Club Carolyn Godwin, Unit Manager 1872 Back Swamp Road Lumberton, NC 28360 (910) 738-1780 Four Winds Community Building Shentilla Jones, Unit Manager 1073 Rennert Road Lumberton, NC 28360 (910)674-4397 Two Stream Community Building Beneva Jones, Unit Manager 16 Rosie’s Drive Maxton, NC 28364 (910)521-4411

The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. Federal Recognition Step Photo 2025 Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow New Construction Federal Recognition Step Photo 2025 1/64 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 Lumbee Member Portal Official Merchandise Store January 2026 Tribal Council Calendar February 2026 Tribal Council Calendar LTNC Federally Recognized Lumbee Today Newsletter Rehab: No Apps til Feb. 2025 Accomplishments COBELL Scholarship Info Meeting Energy Assistance

Department of Energy Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) CIP Checklist Heating Assistance Program Checklist 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. Program Overview Provide eligible Households with assistance towards their heating and cooling source. The payment is se nt directly to the provider on their behalf. Contact Anthony Hunt, Energy Manager Phone: 910.522.2206 energy@lumbeetribe.com Wilma Dial, Program Coordinator Phone: 910.522.2207 energy@lumbeetribe.com

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 share that, in collaboration with our local partners, instead of hosting just one major celebration, we will host a series of events throughout 2026 highlighting our Federal Recognition, with our large celebration taking place on May 16th on the campus of UNC-Pembroke. Our first event on February 5th, will be in partnership with our good friends at LRDA as they host their monthly “The People’s Table.” The evening will feature performances by a number of our local Gospel Groups at the LRDA complex and will be the first event of this wonderful year. Our next event, which is by invite only, is being hosted by Governor Josh Stein at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh on February 24. We are deeply honored by this opportunity and look forward to celebrating with the Governor as he welcomes our friends and family in the triangle area. On March 28th, the Lumbee Tribe will host a Wild Game Festival, Community Powwow, and Social gathering at our Culture Center. The Wild Game Festival will begin at 11:00 am followed by the Community Powwow beginning at 2 pm. We will have a bonfire and traditional social dances from 6:00 - 9:00 pm that evening. On May 1st, we will host our first annual Gene Locklear Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament. This tournament, hosted by Mr. Gene himself will bring golfers and athletic celebrities together to raise money for the Lumbee Tribes Youth Scholarship program. Our Grand celebration will take place on May 16th on the Campus of UNC-Pembroke, in collaboration with Chancellor Cummings and his great staff. This all-day event will include dignitaries, friends from across the nation, vendors, food, entertainment, culture presentations, and much more, and will conclude with a fireworks show that night. We will then move into our Lumbee Homecoming and this summer, with the date to still be finalized, we will host our 4th annual Lumbee Gala, where we look forward to stepping out in style and celebrating together at the gala. We will then move into Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow,  followed by our Lumbee Fall Festival, Fish Fry, and 5k, and will conclude the year by commemorating the one-year anniversary of our Full Federal Recognition on December 18th, 2026.  We are looking forward to a yearlong celebration, and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to engage and enjoy these different events. So, if you can’t make one event, there will be another one coming around soon enough. I look forward to seeing you all this year and celebrating our full federal recognition. Thank you to all of our partners and friends who are working to make this year, one of celebration and joy.

January 29, 2026 Subject: Lumbee Language Revitalization Initiative Wagkiyo {Waa-kee—oo} or Hello, Since the middle of last year, our Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), Harlan Chavis, along with a dedicated committee of Lumbee citizens, has been working to revitalize our Cheraw Siouan language. This important initiative brings together historians, cultural knowledge keepers from our Tribe, scholars, and educators who are committed to preserving and restoring our linguistic heritage. Through this effort, the team has held discussions with our sister tribe, the Catawba Nation, as well as a well-known linguist. They have gathered language resources from original historical documents, including maps and firsthand accounts of interactions between tribal neighbors and English and Spanish explorers—some dating back as early as 1588. The revitalization work incorporates elements from coastal Algonquian languages, known Cheraw Siouan words, and modern linguistic scholarship. The committee has also conducted in-depth research into the origins of phrases and words still commonly used within the Lumbee community today. Currently, select Cheraw Siouan words are being taught to Lumbee children at our Boys & Girls Clubs and in other community classes. Soon, we will begin introducing the first phase of these words to our Lumbee citizens. You will soon see them displayed throughout our Lumbee Tribe housing complexes and other tribal buildings. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the committee for their dedication to this labor of love for our people. Language Committee Members include: Dr. Chris Clark, Mrs. Eustacia Jones, Dr. Connie Locklear, Lydia Locklear Canty, Christina Theodore, and Reggie Brewer. Kate’ {Kaa-tay} (see you later) my Lumbee People. Sincerely, John L. Lowery

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. is committed to giving our tribal membership adequate time to update their tribal cards. For clarification, If your tribal card is not expired, you are active.  So there is no need to come in for an update if your tribal card is still active. Phase 1 Extended - The Lumbee Tribe Enrollment staff will continue updates for Lumbee Citizens ages 55 and over and Out of Territory Citizens for another week through Friday, February 6, 2026. The office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm.