Tribal Chairman speaks to youth at 31st Annual Indian Youth Unity Conference
(June 2010) The Lumbee Tribal Chairman traveled to welcome the attendees during the General Assembly for the 31st Annual Indian Youth Unity Conference on Monday, June 14, 2010 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the Givens Performing Arts Center.
After being introduced by North Carolina Native American Youth Organization Chairperson Chelsea Hunt, UNCP Chancellor Charles Jenkins welcomed the attending high school students to the four day conference. “Unity within the world--,” began Chancellor Jenkins, “we need to promote this concept, because the truth is we all have a lot more in common, a lot more similarities and we are dependent upon one another.”
Approximately 300 Indian Youth and adults representing the eight tribes and four urban organizations were expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the conference. According to the agenda for the youth, the activities and workshops were designed to inspire, educate and unify the attendees. “As you continue to represent youth and adults of the eight tribes and four urban organizations never forget to reflect upon the past,” commented Tribal Chairman Purnell Swett, “continue to focus on being a leader for your people, striving to unify all which is necessary from one man to the next.”
The conference started Monday, June 14, 2010 and ended Thursday, June 17, 2010. The youth were able to partake in crafts and defensive driving workshops among many others activities. The last day ended with a breakfast and Reverend Michael Jacobs, as the keynote speaker, giving the departing words for the conference. For more information on this conference please contact, Coordinator of the NC Indian Youth Unity Conference Mickey Locklear at 919-807-4449
