(March 2010) Tribal District 12 held its second annual powwow hosted by the Lumbee Tribe Youth Services Department on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Legion Park located on 1103 Atkinson Street in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
“I’m glad to see all of you here today,” remarked Chairman Purnell Swett as he opened up the day’s events. “Counselor Shelly, Counselor Furnie; I see this as something continuing in the years to come, to rekindle the spirit of our heritage around this area.”Shortly following Chairman Swett’s remarks, a song and dance was attributed toward the Chairman and Tribal Council members in appreciation for all they do and will continue to do for the Lumbee Tribe.
About three years ago tribal members of Scotland County presented the need of a powwow to the Lumbee Tribal Council for the purpose of continued cultural enrichment within the tribal district. The council representatives for the district then paired with Tribal administration to form what is now an annual powwow held in Scotland County. According to the Youth Services Department this powwow not only serves as cultural enrichment within the district but also serves as a time when the younger dancers and singers can come out and prepare for the “Dance of the Spring Moon Powwow,” by learning the proper etiquette of powwow rituals and procedures. The Spring Powwow is the biggest annual powwow the Lumbee Tribe hosts.
The Head Female dancer was Miss North Carolina Native American Youth Organization (NCNAYO) and Pembroke Boys & Girls Club member Layla Locklear. Male Head dancer was Young Society Drum Group member and Pembroke Boys & Girls Club member Brandon Locklear. Drum groups that participated were Southern Eagle, Young Society, Bear Bay, Cypress Creek and Kau-tau-noh Jrs. For more information on the powwow or the Lumbee Tribe Youth Services Department, contact John Oxendine or Terry White at 910.521.5192.
Tribal District 12 Powwow in Scotland County 
