Traditional Seeds
Beginning / Purpose

The Indigenous People of Central N.C. present the first tribal tobacco initiative serving Hoke, Robeson, 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.

Unbreakable Roots
Youth Leaders / Partners

The LTPCP will serve American Indian youth in Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties through Traditional Events. Tribal youth will serve as key leaders in the development of materials through partnerships with the Lumbee Tribe. The Public Schools of Robeson County’s Office of Indian Education will provide peer trainers from each of the six high schools who will develop presentations and assist in developing culturally sensitive tobacco literature. The Native American Youth Council (NAYC) will serve as a partner. NAYC are local youth serving as advocates for youth services who will conduct bi-weekly culture classes.

Ceremonial Leaves
Goals / Objectives

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.

Exchanging of Tobacco Ties
Positive Outcomes-Youth / Communities

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.

Cessation and Prevention classes will be offered for both youth and adults. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Peer Trainer, please
contact April Whittemore at 910-522-2220 or awhittemore@lumbeetribe.com.

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