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Today Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery had an opportunity to discuss his vision of the Cultural Center and environmental justice with DEQ Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser. Biser is the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Duke Associate Professor Dr. Ryan Emanuel gave Secretary Biser a tour of Robeson County and an overview of the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center history and current projects.

Lumbee Elder Mrs. Allie Oxendine was recently recognized in an article in Indian Country Today as she prepares to celebate her 102nd birthday on Aug. 23, 2022. The article, written by James Locklear, looks at the life of the Mount Airy Community Native. Many blessings to Mrs. Allie and we wish you a beautiful birthday and an amazing year! Read full article here: https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/lumbee-elder-credits-smiles-laughter-for-long-life?fbclid=IwAR2qwSHe2YZIodwwSh1nJa-ZyqL7kxuha0vqW8anXuVLfNJFQJPDDR3jS1E

Press Release In a Historic Moment the Lumbee Tribal Council Votes to Create a Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Pembroke, NC (May 19, 2022) - On Thursday, the Lumbee Tribal Council voted to approve the creation of a Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources within the Lumbee Tribal Government. This new department will assist Lumbee producers in food certifications, access of markets, and knowledge of opportunities available through state and federal agencies. Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery said it is a historic moment for Lumbee farmers. “As this government moves forward, this new department will have the opportunity to strategically work to assist those who ensure we have food on our table and also work to protect the natural resources of our tribal lands,” said Lowery. Programs regarding farming, ranching, natural resources, conservation, food safety, food security, and food sovereigntywill fall under the umbrella of the new department. Tribal Councilwoman Wendy Moore said farmers are the life blood of Lumbee communities. Moore is the Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources committee for the Tribal Council. “I am proud to be part of this moment as the Tribe takes a step forward in our agriculture and natural resource work. As indigenous People, we were placed here to be good stewards of Mother Earth, so this is a step in the right direction. ” said Moore. During his campaign, Chairman Lowery said he would appoint a temporary Advisory Committee to look at the Agriculture sector and how the Lumbee Tribe could assist farmers and ranchers. Eddie Moore, from the Prospect Community, agreed to chair the temporary committee. Mr. Moore pulled together a coalition of farmers representing diverse areas of agriculture production, which ranged from cattle to row crops, aquaculture to regular produce as well as organic farming. The farmers discussed the strengths and challenges that Lumbee farmers face. One of the recommendations from this Advisory Committee was the creation of a Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The mission statement of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is “to steward Lumbee lands and waters by honoring our ancestors and their traditions, strengthening our existing farm community by advocating for Lumbee agricultural opportunities and promoting tribal food sovereignty.”

This week, Interim-Tribal Administrator Tammy Maynor celebrates 20 Years of Service with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. On May 22, 2002, Tribal Chairman Milton Hunt hired her Maynor as the Lumbee Tribe Legal and Compliance Officer in the Housing Department. During her career Maynor has served two times as Interim-Tribal Administrator, but she also continues to serve as the Director of Governmental Affairs. She has served in this capacity for more than 15 years. In her 20 years, Tammy Maynor has worked for Lumbee Tribal Chairman Milton Hunt, Chairman Jimmy Goins, Chairman Purnell Swett, Chairman Harvey Godwin and now Tribal Chairman John Lowery. During her time in Tribal Administration, Maynor has guided construction of the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex (Turtle Building), two Low-income Housing Tax Credit sites (Arrow Point Acres and Pembroke Senior Village), the creation of the seven Boys & Girls Clubs and all recent housing projects. She has also seen the Lumbee Tribal Budget increase from $8 million dollars to $90 million dollars. Maynor oversees 160 employees. Today we celebrate Tammy Maynor for her commitment to the Lumbee People.

Introducing your 2022-23 Senior Ms. Lumbee Pageant Contestants. 1 - Tammie Jump 2 - Clementine Porter 3 - Marilyn Bullard 4 - Sharon McNeill Burnette 5 - Joan Blackwell Tickets are on sale now for the Senior Ms. Lumbee pageant. The pageant is at 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke. Tickets are $15. They are available online at https://www.uncp.edu/resources/givens-performing-arts-center or you may call Givens Performing Arts Center at 910.521.6361.

Congratulations Congratulations to Rudy Locklear, the Lumbee Tribe’s new District 7 Tribal Councilman. During Thursday’s Tribal Council business meeting, Locklear was sworn-in, by the honorable Judge Greg Bell, to represent District 7. He was elected to fill the late Mr. Alvin Mercer’s seat on the Tribal Council.

Pastor Mike and Sister Quae Cummings invite you to the Senior Ms. Lumbee pageant. Tickets are on sale now. The pageant is at 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke. Tickets are $15. They are available online at https://www.uncp.edu/resources/givens-performing-arts-center or you may call Givens Performing Arts Center at 910.521.6361.

Thank you to the Rhoda Strong Sponsors and the Henry Berry Lowrie Major Sponsors of the 2022 "Dance of the Spring Moon" Lumbee Powwow. 1st Choice Insurance Clay Hamilton State Farm Clayton Homes of Lumberton CORE Crossroads Ford Lincoln of Lumberton Cyna's Jewelers First Bank Hardin Septic Tank Heritage Funeral Home Howington Office Products Lowry Construction & Mechanical McMillian Pate Company Nic's Pic Kwik Peterson Toyota Revels Funeral Home Scotland Health Care System Southeastern Health Pembroke Southern Interiors & Design Terry Pate Home Sales The Baucom Family UNC Health Southeastern UNCP United Health Care Insurance Photo by Richard Mathis Photography

You are invited to the Swearing - In Ceremony of Mr. Rudy Locklear (District 7) to the Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 6984 NC Hwy 711 in Pembroke, NC.

Lumbee Tribal Members, do you need cooling assistance? On Monday, May 16, 2022, our Department of Energy will begin accepting applications for the Cooling Assistance Program. The Low Income Household Cooling Assistance Program (LIHCAP) will provide cooling assistance to low-income households throughout the tribal territory. The program will end on July 8, 2022. Program staff members will work with applicants by phone and email to process applications. Completed applications may be emailed to energy@lumbeetribe.com. Completed applications may also be delivered to the white drop-box at the Lumbee Tribal Office or mailed to 6984 NC 711 West, Pembroke, NC 28372. Applications are taken daily from 9 am- 4 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/energydept Applications for the Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) are still being accepted also.

Veterans, we are excited for the opportunity to host the Lumbee Tribe of NC Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Stand Down is from 10 am till 2 pm at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club, 120 Youth Drive, Pembroke, NC. The building is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex on Highway 711 Pembroke. The available resources at the Veteran Stand Down include Health screenings Housing Assistance Mental Health Services Employment Services Veterans' Benefits Assistance Gear Distribution Food *Veterans will need to present, proof of Veteran status: DD-214, Veteran ID, or VA Verified on Site.