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The late Jimmy Goins, who served on the first Lumbee Tribal Council and served as Chairman for two consecutive terms, 2004 to 2010, was honored by the NC Department of Transportation on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. The event was held in the Department's board room where Goins' wife, Diane, family, and friends gathered to accept the Resolution. A stretch of highway between Maxton and Red Springs will witness the erection of a highway marker in his honor within the next few weeks. This effort was spearheaded by Spencer and Marshirl Locklear and state Senator Danny Britt. Mr. Grady Hunt, the first Lumbee to serve on the Department's board was also on hand to pay homage to Mr. Goins and his family. Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. stated that he "was proud to be there to witness the event and the enduring legacy of Jimmy Goins."

We are pleased to showcase the Yard of the Month winners for July 2017: Tyrone & Ceslie Oxendine - Cheraw Acres Penny Oxendine - Autumn Chase Judy Freeman - Crescent Crossing RS & Sabrina Graham - Arrow Point If you see or know any of these families, please congratulate them on a yard well done!

AMMENDED Please be advised that the pre-bid date along with the bid date has been postponed until further notice.

The vegetable garden at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is producing fresh vegetables in abundance. Kids from the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club were introduced to the technique of harvesting these life sustaining items. They were given instructions on how to identify items ready for harvest, how to pick the veggies without harming the plant, and what to do if they encountered bees and other insects. It was a lively scene and an experience the kids will not forget. Stay tuned for updates!

Congratulations Boys & Girls Club of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina! The Pembroke Boys & Girls Club has received a 2017 Painting a Brighter Future grant from the True Value Foundation. The Boys and Girls Club of America has graciously offered the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club the opportunity to transform our Club with a fresh new look using 20 gallons of paint from our local True Value retail store! Get your paint brushes ready!!!!

Join us for the State of the Tribe Address on Friday, July 7, 2017. The day will start with a Prayer Service in the Tribal Chambers at 10 a.m. Once that has concluded, we will move to the Pembroke Boys and Girls Club for the Chairman's address which will commence at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided. Come out and join us!

Join the Lumbee Tribal family for a Prayer Service on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. The service will be held in the tribal chambers of the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex (the Turtle). Music, fellowship, and prayer will set the stage for the State of the Tribe Address that will be held at 12 noon at the Pembroke Boys and Girls Club. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rev. Jimmy Hammonds at (910)521-7861. This is an open invitation to the community at large.

Staff Report by Grace Kelly Deese-Oxendine (6.15.2017): "We make our children corn-husk dolls so that they are never alone. Faceless dolls teach us that we should never judge someone by their appearance, nor should we obsess with our own vanity as it is a distraction to completing the tasks that we are meant to do. Judging others by their appearance is an obstacle to seeing what is in their hearts." -Author Unknown- So I ask you this, what do you see when you see a freshly pulled ear of corn? Do you see it as only a means of food? On June 14th, Mrs. Kat Littleturtle mesmerized the residents of Saddletree Estates Elders Court with her amazing gift of storytelling and her expertise in corn-husk doll creation. Residents were given a history lesson on the ways corn was used within tribal territories. Mrs. Kat explained how every aspect of this crop was used, from the corn husk to the cob. She gave residents a quick visual of how our ancestors would use dry corn husks as modern day band aids. She provided the residents with supplies and together each resident created their own corn-husk doll. Their corn–husk dolls are now reminders of our ancestors and a lesson to never judge by appearance only. For now, the freshly pulled ear of corn is a beautiful doll. We would like to thank Mrs. Kat Littleturtle for her time, gift of knowledge and for keeping our history alive. Special thanks to Kaya Littleturtle for sharing his amazing grandmother with us. And a big shout out to Rhonda for assisting with organizing this event.

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, the Lumbee Tribal Council and Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. acknowledged the years of service Brother Felix Deal and his family have dedicated to the Lumbee community through their music ministry. Brother Deal and his family were honored with a formal Tribute. Please take an opportunity to read this testament to a family's dedication to the spiritual call on their lives. Thank you, Brother Felix and Family, for honoring and sharing your musical and spiritual gifts with all of us.

Strike at the Wind! June 23 - 24 - 7:30 p.m. The classic story about the life of Henry Berry Lowry will be performed on the GPAC stage for two nights only http://www.uncp.edu/…/about-us/givens-performing-arts-center