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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

Mark Your Calendars: September 7 - 9, 2017 Lumbee Days will be held at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, September 7, 8, and 9, 2017. We are honored to have this opportunity to showcase our people, our culture, our history, our artists to the world. We will have various demonstrations and presentations in the areas of basket weaving, artwork, sculpting, gourd making, stickball, food, quilting, beadwork, silversmithing, and the list goes on. Stay tuned for updates as the itinerary is fine tuned.

Please join us for the Sr. Ms. Lumbee Pageant that will be held at Robeson Community College, July 3, 2017, starting at 6 pm. Contestants are pictured below along with your reigning Sr. Ms. Lumbee, Mrs. Wanda Locklear-McCall. Listed left to right: Mrs. Mona Swett Canady Mrs. Barbara Hunt Mrs. Vista Locklear Senior Ms. Lumbee 2016 Mrs. Wanda Locklear-McCall Mrs. Betty Jacobs Mrs. Sherry Carter Ms. Margaret McMillan If you see these ladies out and about, please thank them for their willingness to participate in this event.

Staff Report by Grace Kelly Deese-Oxendine (6.9.2017): Kids at Hawkeye Sands Apartments began their summer break with a movie party hosted by Mrs. Sylvia Smith. Kids watched the box office hit "Sing" and enjoyed movie snacks. We hope this celebration is just the beginning of a fun and safe summer break for the children of our community. Special Thanks to Mrs. Sylvia Smith for hosting.

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Kids in the Saddletree Community enjoyed a day of fun at the Four Winds Community Center, located at 1073 Rennert Road, Lumberton, NC. Huge thanks to Eric & Karen Locklear for sponsoring this event that brought enchanting smiles to the faces of these kids.