 LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION PROJECT
WELCOME!
Thank you for your interest in the Lumbee Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project. Congratulations on taking the first step to improving the health of Lumbee people by advocating policies that promote wellness and educating your community to reduce the impact of tobacco.
Manager, April Carter-Bryant
The Indigenous People of Central N.C. present the first tribal tobacco initiative serving Hoke, Robeson, Cumberland, and Scotland Counties.
The Lumbee Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project (LTPCP) is designed to enhance and increase awareness of the health risks and diseases related to tobacco use.
Tobacco addiction rates of American Indian and Alaskan Natives are the highest among all populations. The LTPCP will train youth to initiate policy change, create tobacco free events, and re-introduce the traditional and medicinal uses of tobacco.
The LTPCP honors tribal youth as visionaries and change agents. Tribal youth will combat tobacco addiction and honor traditional teachings of our medicinal plant - Tobacco.
 Recruitment for Lumbee Teen Advocates(Application)
What are Teen Advocates?
dvocates are independent thinkers who speak for those who can not or do not wish to speak for themselves. You are trailblazers, peacemakers, and diplomats within your community or school. An advocate educates family, peers, and professionals. Lumbee Tobacco Prevention Advocates are the educators of American Indian Communities. These communities include restaurants, churches, schools, pow wows, businesses, and your own home.
Teen Advocate Application
Areas of Advocacy
Advocate for tobacco-free policies
Convince a restaurant to go smoke-free
Tobacco free American Indian conferences, pow wows, and events
Plan creative youth activities
Create tobacco media messages
What’s In It For Me?
Further understanding of the American Indian culture through communication, health beliefs, and kinship.
Involvement in local and national media
Development of public speaking and organizational skills
Attend local and statewide conferences and pow wows
Meet other American Indian Advocates across the State and Nation
Utilize organizational and leadership skills for College Applications
To understand the power of your voice, and most of all
MAKE HISTORY! Invest in your American Indian Brothers and Sisters—Stop this powerful addiction in our American Indian Communities. Educate! Educate! Educate! |
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