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Lumbee Tribe denounces Lumbee cigarettes

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina denounces the Lumbee cigarettes being sold locally under the Lumbee name. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina informs the tribal membership that the cigarettes are in no way affiliated with the Tribe.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina supports the traditional and medicinal use of tobacco.  While many tribal members may smoke, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina discourages tobacco use due to the negative and harmful side effects.

“I am concerned that some tribal members may buy this cigarette thinking they are supporting the Tribe,” said Jimmy Goins, Tribal Chairman.  “I want those persons to know that smoking is detrimental to their health, and as a former smoker, I encourage them to stop.”

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina supports a tobacco cessation and teen prevention program(PICTURED LEFT). The Lumbee Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project is designed to enhance and increase awareness of the health risks and diseases related to tobacco use. 

“I am proud to work with a program that helps and assists tribal members in quitting the dangerous habit of tobacco,” states Morgan Hunt, Tobacco Cessation Coordinator of the Lumbee Tribe. The cessation project uses teens to teach other youth about the traditional uses of tobacco and works to prevent teens from becoming addicted.  Tobacco addiction rates of American Indian and Alaskan Natives are the highest among all populations

For free one-on-one support you need to quit smoking for good call 1-800-784-8669 (1-800- QUIT-NOW).  To obtain more information about the Lumbee Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project contact Morgan Hunt at 521-7861 ext. 261.  The Lumbee Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project is funded through the North Carolina Health Wellness Trust Fund.