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Community Camps Return Community Camps The UNCP Community Engagement Specialist will coordinate Community Camps to engage Lumbee communities directly in efforts to improve American Indian student access to higher education. These camps will be held at tribal community buildings throughout Robeson County. Locations and dates for the first set of community camps are as follows: Pembroke Boys and Girls Club | 120 Youth Drive, Pembroke, NC | Thursday, September 29, 6-8 pm Two Streams Community Building | 16 Rosie’s Drive, Maxton, NC Thursday, October 13, 6-8 pm Southern Spirit Boys & Girls Club | 1872 Back Swamp Road, Lumberton, NC Thursday, November 17, 6-8 pm First Nation Boys & Girls Club | 784 Singletary Church Rd, Lumberton, NC Thursday, December 15, 6-8 pm More camps will be scheduled for 2017. Community Camps will feature guest speakers and talking circles on issues in higher education and career preparedness. A light dinner will be provided. For additional information, contact: Myia Reyes (Lumbee), Community Engagement Specialist, Southeast American Indian Studies Program | Email: myia.reyes@uncp.edu | Phone: 910.775.4663 | Fax: 910.522.5795 | www.uncp.edu/projectaccess 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1/7 The Homeownership Program provides opportunities for safe, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income applicants unable to obtain financing with a conventional lender. Upon being approved and selected for the program, an assigned housing counselor will serve as a liaison for applicants throughout the construction phase and closing of the home. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will construct the home and act as the lender. Homes may be built on the applicant’s land or in a tribal subdivision. Home buyer education will be provided to all applicants. An orientation will be scheduled, with focus upon housing plans, budgeting, and general maintenance/upkeep of the home. The Homeownership Program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, from a waiting list. Applications are accepted for homeownership 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 be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must be a first-time home buyer. Applicant must have at least a 550 credit score Applicants for homeownership must not have received prior housing assistance from the Lumbee Tribe or any other governmental housing agency for the construction or purchase of a home. Tribal members who receive homeownership assistance must agree to use the home as their primary residence during the term of the homeownership agreement and the home must be located within the tribal service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties. Homeownership applicants are not eligible for both homeownership and down payment assistance. Applicants that are ineligible for homeownership or down payment assistance are encouraged to apply for the Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program through local lenders. Applications for homeownership are accepted Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The following documents are needed to apply for homeownership. Applications will not be accepted without all supporting documentation for each member of the household. Homeownership Checklist: Copy of applicant’s current tribal enrollment card Copy of applicant’s picture identification Copy of social security cards for all household members Copy of birth certificates for all dependents Proof of income for all household members Criminal record will be performed in office for household members age 16 and older. Credit Checks will be performed for applicants. Contact: Kathy Locklear Financial Education/Housing Manager Phone: (910) 522-5479 E-mail: klocklear@lumbeetribe.com Homeownership Program

< < back to Government Special Hearing/Meeting Roll Call TRIBAL ORDINANCES TRIBAL MEETING AGENDA TRIBAL MEETING MINUTES Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Roll Call 2016 August 16, 2016 Motion to Confirmation of Dr. Freda Porter as Tribal Administrator Speaker Bill J. Brewington

ELDER SERVICES < < back We Still Believe Southern Spirit Elders Present Quilt to Lumbee Tribe Southern Spirit Elders presented a full sized quilt to Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. on Monday. The quilt, which is titled “Southern Spirit... Heritage Haven Elders Present Quilt to Lumbee Tribe Heritage Haven Elders presented their 86 x 93 inch quilt to Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. on Tuesday. The quilt, which is titled Jacob’s... Community Meeting; July 25th ELDER SERVICES YOUTH SERVICES ENLIGHTENED NATIVE DAUGHTERS COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES NEWS ENROLLMENT EMPLOYMENT TRIBAL COUNCIL RFP's Featured Posts Mark your calendar as you are invited to the Inauguration of the Newly Elected Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6 pm at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke, NC. You are invited to (2) two Insurance Fair Information Sessions--August 4 & 11 from 3 pm- 7 pm SINGLE PRIME SOLICITATION FOR LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTORS Lot 30, 57-Resilience Lane, Rowland, NC 28383 RFP Lot 3, 38-Resilience Lane Rowland, NC 28383 RFP Lot 2, 22-Resilience Lane, Rowland NC 28383 28 Oakwood Heights Drive Lumberton NC, 28358 RFP Cheraw Acres RFP Rowland Community Solicitation Bid BRAVE Research Study--Participants Needed! Recent Posts Join the Lumbee Tribe of NC for an on-site surplus auction on May 1, 2026, at 12 pm, at the Housing Materials Warehouse (164 Clovis Drive, Pembroke, NC). This auction is open to the public. Attendees You are invited to the District 8 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church You are invited to the District 3 Community Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12:00 till 2:00 pm at 1742 Rozier Siding Rd. St. Pauls, NC 28384. You are invited to the District 18 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cherokee Church Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. Food vendors are needed for the Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition Celebration on May 16, 2026 at UNC Pembroke. Save the date and mark your calendar to join us for the 4th Annual Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Gala on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm. UNRESRICTICED SOLICITATION: MODULAR DUPLEX CONSTRUCTION ANDSETUP FOR ONE (1) DUPLEX LOCATED ON TRIBAL OWNED LAND The Lumbee Tribe Home Improvement Program (HIP) is accepting new contractor applications! We are less than a week away from our Lumbee Tribe Wild Game Festival! Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Tribal Enrollment Updates for all Begins Monday, March 23, 2026 Archive April 2026 (8) 8 posts March 2026 (15) 15 posts February 2026 (20) 20 posts January 2026 (22) 22 posts December 2025 (22) 22 posts November 2025 (23) 23 posts October 2025 (29) 29 posts September 2025 (22) 22 posts August 2025 (9) 9 posts July 2025 (23) 23 posts June 2025 (19) 19 posts May 2025 (28) 28 posts April 2025 (33) 33 posts March 2025 (22) 22 posts February 2025 (20) 20 posts January 2025 (16) 16 posts December 2024 (4) 4 posts November 2024 (15) 15 posts October 2024 (21) 21 posts September 2024 (16) 16 posts August 2024 (19) 19 posts July 2024 (31) 31 posts June 2024 (32) 32 posts May 2024 (31) 31 posts April 2024 (25) 25 posts March 2024 (41) 41 posts February 2024 (19) 19 posts January 2024 (23) 23 posts December 2023 (18) 18 posts November 2023 (35) 35 posts October 2023 (38) 38 posts September 2023 (29) 29 posts August 2023 (32) 32 posts July 2023 (47) 47 posts June 2023 (37) 37 posts May 2023 (54) 54 posts April 2023 (34) 34 posts March 2023 (36) 36 posts February 2023 (26) 26 posts January 2023 (22) 22 posts December 2022 (14) 14 posts November 2022 (44) 44 posts October 2022 (29) 29 posts September 2022 (36) 36 posts August 2022 (43) 43 posts July 2022 (40) 40 posts June 2022 (42) 42 posts May 2022 (34) 34 posts April 2022 (47) 47 posts March 2022 (39) 39 posts Search By Tags Community (36) 36 posts Community Meetings (1) 1 post Educational News (9) 9 posts Elder Services (19) 19 posts Events & Activities (22) 22 posts Government (1) 1 post Health (2) 2 posts Housing (14) 14 posts Lumbee Auction (6) 6 posts News (274) 274 posts RFP (329) 329 posts RFQ (1) 1 post Tribal Council (54) 54 posts Youth Services (35) 35 posts access (1) 1 post energy (2) 2 posts enlighten daughters (1) 1 post hfu (3) 3 posts powwow (18) 18 posts rfp (222) 222 posts senior (2) 2 posts veterans (5) 5 posts youth (4) 4 posts

Representative Harold Smith District 3:

< < back RFP Archive We Still Believe UNRESRICTICED SOLICITATION: MODULAR DUPLEX CONSTRUCTION ANDSETUP FOR ONE (1) DUPLEX LOCATED ON TRIBAL OWNED LAND RESRICTICED SOLICITATION IS FOR MODULAR DUPLEX CONSTRUCTION AND SET-UP FOR ONE (1) DUPLEX LOCATED ON TRIBAL OWNED LAND LUMBEE TRIBAL COUNCILREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)--General Legal Counsel Services ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: CANDY PARK ROAD WIDENING RESTRICTED SOLICITATION: ONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) SINGLE FAMILY HOME -- 2753 ROZIER CHURCH ROAD RESTRICTED SOLICITATION: FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, 7539 Rennert Rd. RESTRICTED SOLICITATION: FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, 7509 Rennert Rd. ELDER SERVICES YOUTH SERVICES ENLIGHTENED NATIVE DAUGHTERS COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES NEWS ENROLLMENT EMPLOYMENT TRIBAL COUNCIL RFP's Featured Posts Mark your calendar as you are invited to the Inauguration of the Newly Elected Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6 pm at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke, NC. You are invited to (2) two Insurance Fair Information Sessions--August 4 & 11 from 3 pm- 7 pm SINGLE PRIME SOLICITATION FOR LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTORS Lot 30, 57-Resilience Lane, Rowland, NC 28383 RFP Lot 3, 38-Resilience Lane Rowland, NC 28383 RFP Lot 2, 22-Resilience Lane, Rowland NC 28383 28 Oakwood Heights Drive Lumberton NC, 28358 RFP Cheraw Acres RFP Rowland Community Solicitation Bid BRAVE Research Study--Participants Needed! Recent Posts Join the Lumbee Tribe of NC for an on-site surplus auction on May 1, 2026, at 12 pm, at the Housing Materials Warehouse (164 Clovis Drive, Pembroke, NC). This auction is open to the public. Attendees You are invited to the District 8 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church You are invited to the District 3 Community Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12:00 till 2:00 pm at 1742 Rozier Siding Rd. St. Pauls, NC 28384. Archive April 2026 (8) 8 posts March 2026 (15) 15 posts February 2026 (20) 20 posts January 2026 (22) 22 posts December 2025 (22) 22 posts November 2025 (23) 23 posts October 2025 (29) 29 posts September 2025 (22) 22 posts August 2025 (9) 9 posts July 2025 (23) 23 posts June 2025 (19) 19 posts May 2025 (28) 28 posts Search By Tags RFP (329) 329 posts News (274) 274 posts rfp (222) 222 posts Tribal Council (54) 54 posts Community (36) 36 posts Youth Services (35) 35 posts Events & Activities (22) 22 posts Elder Services (19) 19 posts powwow (18) 18 posts Housing (14) 14 posts Educational News (9) 9 posts Lumbee Auction (6) 6 posts veterans (5) 5 posts youth (4) 4 posts hfu (3) 3 posts energy (2) 2 posts Health (2) 2 posts senior (2) 2 posts access (1) 1 post Community Meetings (1) 1 post enlighten daughters (1) 1 post Government (1) 1 post RFQ (1) 1 post

Lumbee Tribe Receives Full Federal Recognition The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included the Lumbee Fairness Act. Chairman John L. Lowery was with President Trump for this historic moment in Lumbee History. It is confirmed the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. is fully Federally Recognized as the 575th Tribe in the nation on this the 18th day of December 2025. Chairman Lowery said, “I had the honor of witnessing President Trump sign the National Defense Authorization Act, and in that moment our legal limbo finally ended. The injustice of the 1956 Act has been corrected, a relic of the Indian Termination Era has been erased, and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is now fully and rightfully recognized.” PRESS RELEASE 12.10.25

Representative Nanci Locklear District 16:

LUMBEE FAQ's < < back What does the term "federally recognized" mean? Only tribes who maintain a legal relationship with the U.S. government through binding treaties, acts of Congress, executive orders, etc., are officially "recognized" by the federal government. Once "recognized" a tribe has a legal relationship with the United States. There are currently more than 440 federally recognized tribes in the United States, including some 200 village groups in Alaska. No treaty exists between the Lumbee and the United States. Typically, treaties were entered into when a tribe posed a threat to the United States, or when a tribe possessed minerals and gold desired by the United States. Because Lumbee lived at peace with its non-Indian neighbors and did not possess any valuable minerals or gold, the United States had little reason to treaty with the Lumbee. However, the United States Congress did enact a law in 1956 which recognized the Lumbee, while withholding all privileges and benefits normally associated with recognition. What does "tribal sovereignty" mean and why is it important to American Indians? Tribal sovereignty describes the right of federally recognized tribes to govern themselves and the existence of a government-to-government relationship with the United States. Thus, a tribe is not a ward of the government, but an independent nation with the right to form its own government, adjudicate legal cases within its borders, levy taxes within its borders, establish its membership, and decide its own future fate. The federal government has a trust responsibility to protect tribal lands, assets, resources, and treaty rights. For purposes of Lumbee, however, the State of North Carolina will continue civil and criminal jurisdiction over Lumbee. And, while the Tribe is governed by a Tribal constitution, the Lumbee constitution court may only hear internal matters that arise from interpretation of the Lumbee Tribal Constitution. Do Indians pay taxes? All Indians are subject to federal income taxes. As sovereign entities, tribal governments have the power to levy taxes on reservation lands. Some tribes do and some do not. As a result, Indians and non-Indians may or may not pay sales taxes on goods and services purchased on the reservation, depending on the Tribe. However, whenever a member of an Indian tribe conducts business off the reservation, that person, like everyone else, pays both state and local taxes. State income tax is not paid on reservation or trust land. For purposes of Lumbee, Robeson County is deemed the equivalent of a "reservation" solely for the purpose of qualifying Lumbee people for Indian Health Services. Robesonians will continue to own and dispose of their land in the same manner as they presently own and dispose of land, including the payment of all property taxes. Do American Indians receive any special rights or benefits from the U.S. Government? Contrary to popular belief, Indians do not receive payments from the federal government simply because they have Indian blood. Funds distributed to a person of Indian descent may represent mineral lease income on property that is held in trust by the United States or compensation for lands taken in connection with governmental projects. Some Indian tribes receive benefits from the federal government in fulfillment of treaty obligations or for the extraction of tribal natural resources - a percentage of which may be distributed as per capita among the tribe's membership. For purposes of Lumbee, the Lumbee will be eligible for certain federal programs (e.g. Indian health care, BIA scholarships) that they do not qualify for now because of the lack of federal recognition. Can a group be recognized as "Indian" if they have lost their language? Absolutely. In fact, there are a number of tribes who have sustained language loss, and there are even greater numbers of Indian people who no longer speak their native language. Why are the Lumbee circumventing the administrative process of the Bureau of Indian affairs and seeking full deferral acknowledgement directly from Congress? The Lumbee Act of 1956 recognizes the Lumbee as Indian, but does not grant to them the services that other tribes receive because of their status as Indian. Among the BIA criteria, however, is that the petitioning group cannot be "subject to congressional legislation terminating or forbidding the Federal relationship". Because the 1956 Act, in effect, forbids the federal relationship, it precludes the Lumbee Tribe from utilizing the BIA administrative process to obtain federal recognition. To correct this problem, however, government officials have proposed to allow the Lumbee to participate in a dual process. That is, pass a congressional amendment to the language in the 1956 Act that would allow the Tribe to still participate in the BIA administrative process. However, if passed, this dual process would be contrary to the treatment of other similarly situated tribes. For example, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo of Texas and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona were subject to very similar legislation to the 1956 Act. Yet, they were accorded full federal recognition by special congressional legislation without having to participate in the BIA administrative process. If the Lumbee are required to go through the congressional legislative process and the BIA administrative process, it will be the only tribe in history singled out in this way. Therefore, to be consistent and fair, the Lumbee must be granted the full benefits of federal recognition through special congressional legislation. Is the Lumbee Tribe pursuing federal recognition for the sole purpose of gaming? The Lumbee Tribe has been pursuing federal recognition since 1888. In that petition, the Lumbee requested educational assistance from the federal government but was denied. Since that time, the Lumbee have petitioned the federal government several times regarding issues of education and federal recognition. From 1910 to 1924, at least five separate bills were introduced in Congress seeking federal recognition of the Tribe. The Tribe attempted recognition again in 1932 and 1933 when similar bills were submitted to Congress for consideration. It is clear from the history of the Lumbee Tribe and their relations with Congress that they seek the simple acknowledgement of their tribal existence, and the right to self-governance to protect and preserve the Lumbee way of life. In addition, the Lumbee Constitution required that any ordinance passed by the Tribal Council authorizing gaming must be certified for referendum by the membership of the Lumbee Tribe. Therefore, the Lumbee Tribal Council itself cannot impose gaming. The history of the Lumbee pursuit of federal recognition, as well as the language in their Constitution, clearly suggests that gaming is the least of all motives for the Tribe's pursuit of federal recognition. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Youth Services Payments Each student is $100 per semester. - If you have more than one child from the same household attending, the price(s) will be: 1st child ($100), 2nd child ($100), 3rd child ($50), and 4th child (free). Registration First name Email Last name How Much Do You Wish To Pay? Student Name(s) Proceed to the Paypal link below to make final payment. Please enter the correct amount for the total number of students. Once you have completed the payment procedures via Paypal, return to this page and click "Submit". Submit Thanks for submitting! First Name Last Name Email How Many Students? Enter the amount you wish to pay: $ Student(s) Name Order Now Your payment has been submitted!

Tribal VETO Ordinances 2023 2019 CLLO-2019-0321-01 "LUMBEE TRIBE HOLDINGS INC: FINANCIAL QUARTERLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS" 2018 CLLO-2018-0816-01 " COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TRIBAL POLICY" CLLO-2018-0816-02 "EXECUTIVE ORDERS" 2017 FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 LUMBEE TRIBAL BUDGET ORDINANCE CLLO-2017-0420-01 Lumbee Tribe Holdings, INC Reorganization-2 CLLO-2017-0420-01 Lumbee Tribe Holdings, INC Reorganization 2016 CLLO-2010-0121-01 An Act to Provide Tribal Citizenship

Project ACCESS A chieving C ollege O pportunities, C ommunity E ngagement and S tudent S uccess ~ A partnership between the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Robeson Community College, and the Public Schools of Robeson County ~ Project ACCESS (Achieving College Opportunities, Community Engagement, and Student Success) is an initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Indian Education’s Office of Indian Education. Project ACCESS is a partnership between the Lumbee Tribe, the Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC), Robeson Community College (RCC) and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded a $2.4 million, four-year grant to improve access to higher education and career preparedness for American Indian youth of Robeson County. The initiative will engage Native youth, their families, and their tribal communities to be active participants in the process. Project ACCESS will be hosting 5 free residential camps on UNC Pembroke's campus for American Indian high school students. Students will have the opportunity to experience college life and learn more about the college application process, financial aid, participate in cultural activities and a wide variety of other activities aimed at improving college and career preparedness. Dates are as follows: June 11 – 14, July 9 – 12, July 16 – 19, July 23 – 26, and July 30 – August 2. Applications will be made available beginning March 7, 2017 online @uncp.edu/projectaccess Paper applications will also be available for pickup with PSRC Youth Development Specialists. For more information contact: Myia Reyes, UNCP Community Engagement Specialist, 910.775.4663 or myia.reyes@uncp.edu Click on each link below to learn more about each Project ACCESS component. Updated applications will be posted as soon as possible. UNCP Saturday Day Camps College and Career Promise Program UNCP Summer Residential Camps Academic Tutoring Program RCC Summer Camps Community Camps For more information, please contact Project ACCESS personnel at the following numbers: UNCP Community Engagement Specialist: 910.775.4663 RCC Career and College Promise Coaches: 910.272.3380 or 3319 PSRC Indian Education Resource Center: 910.521.2054 Project ACCESS Director: Rita J. Locklear Lumbee Tribe of NC 6984 NC Hwy 711 Pembroke, NC 28372 910-522-2215