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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina shares great pride today with the family of United States Army PFC Christian Oswalt. On Saturday, Christian laid a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington in honor of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Christian is the son of Lumbee Basket weaver, Cindy Locklear. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Christian is stationed at the Old Guard 3rd Infantry Division in Arlington Virginia. The laying of the wreath is an annual event in honor of President Lincoln’s birthday. Christian is also the grandson of Joy Locklear and the late Jydor Locklear.

Thank you to everyone who joined in to learn more about the Lumbee Tribe RPRP Rental Pandemic Relief Program during our first Virtual College night RPRP event. The RPRP team discussed the program, its eligibility requirements and much more. We will host another college night soon for students to learn more about assistance for Lumbee Tribal Members who rent. To learn about RPRP Rental Pandemic Relief Program, visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/rental-pandemic-relief-program-rprp.

Representatives of the Lumbee, Haliwa-Saponi and Waccamaw-Siouan tribes were part of East Carolina University’s kickoff celebration for the National Endowment for the Arts program, Big Read-Greenville. The six-week shared reading experience, which will focus on Joy Harjo’s best-selling poetry collection “An American Sunrise,” is designed to spark conversation and establish connections within the community. Tammy Maynor, administrator for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, told more than 60 people gathered at Five Points Plaza that inviting tribal leaders to be part of the event spoke volumes about the university’s desire to be inclusive. “To invite us to be here today, to remember that the American Indian is strong and much alive in North Carolina, we really do appreciate that,” she said. “This is meaningful consultation.” Read about the event at: https://www.reflector.com/news/local/tribal-communities-help-to-launch-big-read-greenville/article_3da95743-365a-579b-a2fa-c40026451d5f.html?fbclid=IwAR1AnYppPDMEJ6fPcnIhw3_rRaAqVQRjKwMkxLratsmcy_yKvuif_dNZdG8.

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Lumbee College students, we hope you will join us Thursday at 5:30 pm for the Virtual RPRP College Night. The Lumbee Tribe of NC is reaching out to assist Lumbee Students who are in need. Our Rental Pandemic Relief Program (RPRP) will assist rental households with financial assistance for unpaid rent or utility bills due to the impact of COVID-19. To get the word out, we are hosting a virtual RPRP educational college night on February 17, 2022 at 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm. During this virtual RPRP college night, the RPRP team will discuss the program, its eligibility requirements, etc. Lumbee college students are encouraged to attend and ask questions. Please share or post this flyer to allow Lumbee students the opportunity to receive the help that may alleviate a burden during this difficult time. The Zoom link: Time: Feb 17, 2022 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681986135... Meeting ID: 896 8198 6135 Passcode: 745906 One tap mobile +16465588656,,89681986135#,,,,*745906# US (New York) +13017158592,,89681986135#,,,,*745906# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 896 8198 6135 Passcode: 745906 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb72fSXvd9

"On Wednesday February 23, 2022 the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Department will be closing out the CARES Act stimulus program that provided rent, Mortgage and utility assistance. Programs are still available for Lumbee families experiencing financial hardships related to COVID19 and needing rent, mortgage and utility assistance by calling 833-684-0592 or visiting https://www.lumbeetribe.com/rental-pandemic-relief... "

Congratulations are in order for our very own Cassondra L. Woodward Searight as she is named the first fulltime permanent Diversity and Inclusion Officer in the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). Cassondra is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. and she is from the Prospect community. Cassondra is the granddaughter of Clem and Mary Mandy Clark (both deceased) of Prospect and daughter of James and Ruth Carol Woodward (both deceased). Earlier in her career, she served nearly a decade in the U.S. Navy, traveling throughout the world in multiple leadership roles. Cassondra joined DSS after serving as a program manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service. She has worked in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility space for more than 10 years, with experience in recruitment, outreach, public affairs, and civil rights. “DSS is committed to ensuring that critical perspectives and talents are represented in the national security workforce, and we know, through experience and research, that diverse teams perform better,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Carlos Matus, Director of the Diplomatic Security Service. “It is vital that we attract new personnel from a diverse talent pool and create a workplace culture that cultivates that talent to help solve the complex issues facing DSS and the Department.” In her new role, Cassondra will develop and implement a DSS-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan, provide overall management to help achieve equitable opportunities for DSS employees, track the full range of DSS diversity and inclusion activities, and ensure coordination with the DSS Council for Diversity and Inclusion and alignment with other groups within the State Department. “My future plans include developing and delivering training courses for DSS leadership and employees to build awareness of unconscious biases, as well as introduce tools and practices to support and advance the diversification of our workforce,” said Searight. “My ultimate goal is to bring forth recommendations to our leadership team to further our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.” Cassondra holds an MBA degree from George Mason University, an MA degree in public administration from Ashford University, and a BA degree in management from the University of Phoenix. She is the mother of three daughters.

Lumbee Tribal Members do you need application assistance, program information, or other assistance? We are here to help. Visit our Lumbee Tribe Staff at the following Outreach locations on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. On Tuesday at Lumbee Heritage Elders' Court, On Wednesday at Cape Fear Church and on Thursday at Hawkeye Sands Apartments. Each day our staff will be available to assist you from 9:30 am till 3 pm at these locations.

PROJECT 3C PRESENTS Code Academy on February 28 through March 3 from 6 pm - 7 pm. It is a virtual event. Registration deadline is Sunday, February 20, 2022. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/KBPhmz95P2. This program will work to expose Native youth to Indigenous people in STEM careers. This event is open to Native American students in grades 1-4 who reside in Robeson, Scotland, Cumberland and Hoke counties.

Auditions for the Lost Colony Outdoor Drama will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center from 4 pm – 7 pm. The directors will be looking for 15-16 Native roles to include actors, extras and stage hands. All experience levels are welcome. Casting is for people 18-years-old and up. Regalias will be provided on the set. If selected, this is a paid opportunity. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is located on Terry Sanford Drive, Maxton, NC.

On Friday, Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery had the opportunity to honor one of his former students MMA Mixed Martial Artist Joshua Oxendine as he dropped by the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex. Joshua is preparing for one of the biggest fights of his life coming up on February 18th at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center. He will be fighting a Main Event for the professional next level championship. He took a few minutes today to share his story. Fighting for 7 the past 7 years, Joshua is from Pembroke and an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Chairman Lowery taught Joshua World History at Purnell Swett High School when Oxendine was in 9th grade. Chairman Lowery presented Joshua with a beaded Eagle Feather to honor him. Joshua is a former Marine and in addition to being an MMA Fighter, he owns his own gym in Charlotte. Joshua received many well wishes by the Lumbee Tribal Staff today and he will also be signing autographs on Sunday, February 20th at Biggs Park Mall at Top that Dessert Bar in Lumberton.