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The Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Office has re-opened. The office is open from 8:00 am till 4:30 pm to assist you with enrollment needs.

Project IndigeCHOICE is a grant awarded to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Project IndigeCHOICE staff are looking for Certified Teachers or YDS that are available to tutor K- 12th grade students, who have experience in Reading/English or Math. For more information or to complete an application go to www.lumbeetribe.com. To apply, go to ‘www.lumbeetribe.com’, select the ‘Services’ tab, scroll down to ‘Project IndigeCHOICE - Tutoring Application’, and complete the application. Completed applications should be emailed to rjlocklear@lumbeetribe.comor tclark@lumbeetribe.com. https://www.lumbeetribe.com/copy-of-covid-19-information

The following services are available through the Lumbee Tribe with Project IndigeCHOICE: -Technology Materials: Hardware and Software, -Payment Assistance for: ONE (1) COLLEGE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FEE or ONE (1) SAT TESTING FEE or ONE (1) ACT TESTING FEE, -College Day Conference, -Culturally Relevant Tutoring for Reading/English and Math. More services will be available soon. Updates will be posted here (Lumbee News website page) and the LTNC Facebook page. If you have any questions, please contact Rita Locklear (rjlocklear@Lumbeetribe.com or (910)-522-2215) or Tiffany Clark (tclark@lumbeetribe.com or (910)-522-2196). To register, visit our website: https://indigechoice.lumbeetribe.com/

Dear Lumbee People, On the morning of Friday, January 7, 2022, I woke not feeling well and with what I would consider a massive headache. My first day with the Tribal staff was to begin with meetings at 8:00 am at the Tribal Complex, but I decided to postpone. Headaches are sometimes a symptom of COVID -19. The last two years have taught us, if you feel sick or have flu or cold symptoms, it is best to stay home and get tested. Up until Friday morning, I have felt great all week. Therefore, there was no indication I might be sick, as I entered the Inauguration with my son, daughter, wife and family by my side. With the headache, I decided to take an at-home test, that showed I was positive with COVID-19. I also visited a testing site Friday evening and received a rapid test that the results were also positive. Thankfully, after some over - the - counter medication and rest, my headache is gone and I am almost back to100% with my energy and I feel great. I felt as the newly sworn-in Lumbee Tribal Chairman, I needed to be transparent with our citizens about my health to make sure our people are safe. In an abundance of caution, attendance was limited to no more than 200 people at the Inauguration. All safety measures and precautions were followed, as well as mask were provided. As a precaution, on Friday, the Lumbee Tribe Staff performed contact tracing to notify individuals. We will share testing locations for any attendees, who feel they need to be tested as well vaccination sites for anyone in the community interested in a vaccination. Even though I am fully vaccinated and preparing to receive my booster next month, l have caught COVID -19, just like many of our people across the region and nation. I am grateful that the headache I felt Friday was very minimal to what I experienced with my first bout of COVID in January 2021. I want the very best for our Lumbee People and that includes health and happiness in this new year. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in our community, please remain vigilant to protect you and your family. Sincerely, John L. Lowery Lumbee Tribal Chairman

John Lowery was sworn in tonight as the new Lumbee Tribal Chairman during a Virtual Inauguration Ceremony at UNC Pembroke. 5 new Tribal Council members were also sworn in tonight to the Lumbee Tribal Council, with two returning members also sworn in. The ceremony was livestreamed for the public following concerns with increasing numbers of COVID-19 Cases across the region. John Lowery is the youngest tribal chairman to be elected to the Lumbee Tribe. Lowery has worked for the National Congress of American Indians in Washington, D.C., served in the Office of Tribal Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture, served recently as Regional Operations director for the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and currently serves as the Tribal Liaison for Carolina Complete Health.

After thoughtful consideration and consultation with officials at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the Inauguration Ceremony for the new Lumbee Tribal Chairman and Council Members will be scaled back to only include Tribal officials and close family members and friends of those being sworn in. This reduction in the number of attendees allowed in the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) is due to the increase of COVID cases among Lumbee citizens and our neighbors. We are partnering with UNC Pembroke to provide a livestream of the Inauguration and will promote it across our social media platforms, once a link is established. This livestream will allow Lumbee Citizens to watch in the safety of their own homes. In light of these changes, the Inauguration reception is also postponed. We will announce the make-up date at a later time. We appreciate your understanding.

Winter Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or meat fat 5 cups water 1 bouillon cube or 1 tablespoon flavor base (optional) 1 winter squash (butternut, acorn, pumpkin etc.) turkey or ham bones and as much meat as you like salt to taste 2 ears of fresh corn (when out of season, substitute canned or frozen corn as long as it’s not creamed corn) 2 tablespoons oil scallions or green onions Instructions: Chop onions and sauté in the oil. Add water, diced winter squash, bouillon and meat. (If using bones, simmer them in the water first to create a broth. Strain broth and use as you would water.) Cook soup on medium for 1 hour. Use a hand masher to blend the soup, but leave it rustic. Don’t over blend it. Add more water to loosen if it’s too thick when done. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Sauté fresh cut corn in the oil. Serve soup in a big mug or bowl with corn on top and green onion for garnish. It goes great with fried or baked cornbread. For the full article and more information about the chef, Jamie Locklear, click the link: http://info.ncagr.gov/blog/2021/12/29/from-the-lumbee-kitchen-a-soup-for-leftovers-that-wont-be-a-gaumy-mess/?fbclid=IwAR1QpfLSOtE6_g-1W_L1mPud-XrnDrzgDMaAINw-iLWrJZuRyG4FrtE3gAw. *Thank you to the NC Department of Agriculture for featuring Lumbee Chef Jaime Locklear in their recipe blog post this week!

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. would like to wish Mr. Claimon Tyler a very special Happy Birthday! Mr. Claimon celebrated his 100th birthday on December 26th. He is the eldest of five children born to Henry and Bertha Locklear Tyler, in the community Fairmont. Mr. Claimon married his wife, Grace, on Christmas Day in 1939. They had seven children, three sons and four daughters. They also raised a grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler sharecropped for many years. He began his first public job as a general laborer on Fort Bragg. They later moved to Winston Salem, NC. Both, Mr. Claimon and Grace enjoyed to fish and dedicated many years of service to do the work of the Lord. They relocated to Red Springs, NC, where Mr. Claimon served as the Pilgrim’s Way Holiness Church’s Pastor for 30 years. Since Mrs. Grace’s passing in 2007, Mr. Claimon continues to live in the Red Springs Community. Happy Birthday Mr. Claimon!

Governor Roy Cooper sends well wishes to Lumbee Tribe Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. as he nears his term as Tribal Chairman.

Today the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. hosted an Open House and ribbon cutting for the NEW Four Winds Gymnasium on Rennert Road in the Saddletree Community in Lumberton. This building will be utilized by the Boys & Girls Club youth and Lumbee Elder Groups. The Four Winds Boys & Girls Club is one of the fastest growing clubs in the Lumbee Tribe. The building is 7300 square feet and has a full court gymnasium. It also includes office space and public facilities for the Boys & Girls Club Children.

On Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribal Staff and the community took time to say Thank You to Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. for his service to the Lumbee People over the 6 years of his service. Governor Roy Cooper sent a video thanking Chairman Godwin for his outstanding service as Tribal Chairman. First Lady Mrs. Shelia serenaded him in a love song. Chairman Godwin was presented with a Starburst Quilt in the Tribal colors and several gifts from staff and community. Best Wishes and Thank you Chairman Godwin.