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With her home nearing completion, Ms. Brittany Lane Locklear is beaming with excitement at the thought of moving into her own home. With assistance provided through the Tribal Home Ownership Program, Ms. Locklear will soon be moving into a new brick home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Ms. Locklear’s home is a prime example of what the Tribe’s Housing Program is all about – helping our people move into safe, affordable, sanitary housing. Ms. Brittany Lane Locklear is every parent’s ideal child: successful, kind, happy, and compassionate. Brittany is the 30-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Delois Locklear. The Locklear family are lifetime members of the Allenton Community that is represented by District 14 Tribal Council Member Barbara Lowery. Brittany has one older sister with whom she lived prior to moving back in with her parents, where she has been living for the past three years. Her new home will also be located in the Allenton community. Brittany is a graduate of UNC-P with a BA and MA in Biology and the Sciences. She taught biology for seven (7) years at Lumberton Senior High School. She recently moved to Bladen Community College to assume a position as an instructor in the Biology Department. When asked what the construction of this home meant to her, Brittany replied, “I’ve been saving for my own home since I was 18, and I wanted to do it on my own, the right way.” She picked out the cabinets, light units, cabinet pulls, flooring, bathroom fixtures, and paint colors, essentially everything to make the home uniquely hers. As an established baker, Brittany is looking forward to baking in her new kitchen, a skill she learned from her Mom. Her signature dish is a Sour Cream Pound Cake. Brittany say it has been a “really good experience” working with Tribal Staff. Anthony Holden, New Construction Manager, asserted that Brittany provided “great owner input and cooperation” and went on to say, “We enjoy building these homes as they are the Great American Dream.” Kathy Locklear, Financial Education/Housing Manager, echoed these sentiments, saying, “She [Brittany] has been a pleasure to work with and it’s good to help someone realize their dream.” On behalf of everyone here at the Tribal Office, we wish Brittany much success and happiness as she settles into her new home.

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Save the Date! Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease in Native People Wednesday April 5 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Alzheimer s Disease is a devastating disease that impacts far too many people in our community. Sadly, American Indians in North Carolina are 40- 50% more likely to die from Alzheimer s Disease compared to non-Hispanic Whites. This workshop will focus on the latest research on Alzheimer s Disease, and effective strategies for screening and detecting, treating, and caring for American Indians with this disease. The workshop is being presented through a partnership between the North Carolina American Indian Health Board, the Wake Forest School of Medicine Alzheimer s Disease Center, the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and the UNC School of Medicine Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Home Health Providers http://northwestahec.wfubmc.edu/mura/www/#/event/51597

Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces April 17, 2017 through July 31, 2017 8 am – 5 pm Lumbee Tribe Veteran Resource Center 204 West 3rd Street Pembroke, NC 28372 Patriot Nations tells the remarkable history of the brave American Indian and Alaska Native men and women who served in the United States military. Native people have participated in every major US military encounter from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts in the Middle East, serving at a higher rate in proportion to their population than any other ethnic group. Visit the Lumbee Tribe Veteran Resource Center at 204 West 3rd street, Pembroke, NC. The display will be available from April 17, 2017 through July 31, 2017, 8 am to 5 pm. Admission is free and this event is open to the public. Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces was produced by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). The exhibition was made possible by the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For questions, please call us at (910)522-2190.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina congratulates one of its own for bringing home the crown. We know Ms. Oxendine will not only represent the Lumbee people with grace and poise, but she will genuinely represent all Natives across the state of North Carolina. We look forward to your reign and the growth we are sure you will experience as you interact with people in your capacity as Miss Indian North Carolina. When asked how she felt about the crown the moment it was announced, she stated: "I waited a while to say anything because I LITERALLY had to make sure I wasn't dreaming. I can't believe this day has finally come and a secret dream of mine has come true! I want to thank everyone that has helped make this happen along the way. I couldn't have done it without you. I also want to thank every person for the outpour of immense love, kindness, and support you've given me. Thanks to those who believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. Alina Freeman and Taylor thank you for pushing me you both were so good I was shaking in my knees every step of the way!! I feel like we got to know each other better and became better friends. Thank you Samantha Simmons-Alonso for being a great queen and giving me such big shoes to fill! Thanks to United Tribes, the MINC pageant committee, judges, and everyone else who made this pageant and conference so successful. And if I have forgotten anyone know you are endlessly loved by me! I know 2017 will be a year I will never forget! With love, YOUR Miss Indian NC 2017-2018 Kayla Jean Oxendine"

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina would like to congratulate the staff and members of the Tribe's Boys & Girls Clubs for their wins in the Juried Art Division at the NC Indian Unity Conference. Moving left to right the winners are: Addison Locklear, Honorable Mention in Pottery (she is standing in front of the young man with the beard); Kevin Locklear Melvin (Staff), Honorable Mention in Wood Burning (young man with the beard); Dylan Hammonds, 3rd Place in Beadwork; Kierra Wong, 1st Place in Pottery; Shareka Wilkins (Staff), 1st Place in Painting; Reggie Brewer (Staff), 1st Place in Beadwork (Standing behind with green colored top); Kelsey Hammond, 2nd Place in Mixed Media; 2nd Place in Pottery, 3rd Place in Pottery (Not Pictured). We want these participants to know that we appreciate them, we appreciate their artistic endeavors, and that we are proud they are members of the Lumbee family.

March 24, 2017: Amber Oxendine Zungia is one step closer to the American Dream - Home Ownership. Represented by District 10 Tribal Council Representative Janet Locklear, Amber is the latest recipient of Down Payment Assistance through the Lumbee Tribe's Home Ownership Program. She is on her way to living in a home she can claim as her own and she is all smiles. Congratulations, Amber.

March 22, 2017: Lumbee Heritage Elders Court, a ten unit complex owned and managed by the Lumbee Tribe and located in Scotland County, hosted an update from Chairman Harvey Godwin and other staff. Tribal Council Representative Shelley Strickland was also in attendance. Department of Energy Manager Patrick Strickland, introduced Ms. Sylvia Harris, who has been hired under a new grant program - Senior Solutions - to transport elders to medical appointments, grocery stores, banks, and other areas as identified by the group. Mr. Mark Strickland, Security Officer with the Tribe's Security Program, explained the purpose of the Security Program and how it would impact all properties managed and/or owned by the Lumbee Tribe. Chairman Godwin wrapped up the meeting with an update on all the activities the Tribe is involved in and upcoming events such as the annual Powwow, Strike at the Wind Production, community garden, and his vision to see that the Tribe gains full federal recognition. We want to thank Grace Kelly Deese-Oxendine, 37 Stock/Elders Housing Manager and Trinia Locklear, Lumbee Heritage Elders Court Manager for hosting this event and allowing interaction with our elders at this site.