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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) came together on Friday to sign an agreement that will give UNCP’s Cross Country team access to the future track site that will be located at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. along with UNC-Pembroke’s Alumnus and General Counsel Joshua Malcolm signed the agreement at the Lumbee Tribal Office. “I look forward to seeing UNCP’s Cross Country team conducting their practice at the Cultural Center,” Godwin stated. “I want people to know that the revitalization of the Cultural Center is a community effort and we can build upon this process by establishing a connection for our youth through student athletic activities.” The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center Track will also be available to the community for exercise and walking purposes. For more information contact the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina at 910-521-7861.

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. attended the 2016 Back to School Celebration that was hosted by the Public Schools of Robeson County on Thursday, August 4. Over 20,000 students and parents were serviced during the celebration. Pictured above, Superintendent Tommy Lowry presented Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. with a student backpack. A notebook, loose leaf paper, pencils, pencil sharpener, and other school supplies were enclosed. Each student received this bag from their designated school booth. Parent bags were also distributed. “I am proud to be in attendance during this celebration,” Godwin stated. “To know that so many kids are coming to receive the needed tools for their education, free of charge, is something that is spectacular and hopefully we, as a community, can help build upon this platform that has been constructed by the Public Schools of Robeson County.” For more information contact the Lumbee Tribe at 910-521-7861.

LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA RESTRICTED SOLICITATION THIS INVITATION IS RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED TRIBAL AND/OR INDIAN OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUATION OF EXISTING STREETS AND UTILITIES DEPENDING ON budget. THIS IS A SINGLE PRIME SOLICITATION FOR LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTORS: The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive SEALED BIDS, mailed or hand delivered, until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22nd,2016 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at P.O. Box 2709 ( 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West) Pembroke, North Carolina 28372; ATTN: Anthony Holden. Bids will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 am in Conference Chambers located at the above address. The general scope of work will consists of the construction and continuation of existing streets along with all utilities associated with them in the Arrowpoint Subdivision. The roads to be constructed and their relative lengths are Youth Drive (826-ft), Pinecone Court (900-ft) and Mound Drive (1091-ft). The project site is located behind the Tribal Office adjacent Chicken Road. Contractors will be responsible for all permits, materials, labor, and utilities for the entire project. Amount of work awarded will depend on bids received compared to budget. Contractors must submit documentation of: General Liability insurance coverage- $500,000 North Carolina General Contractors License(with proper classification) Workers’ Compensation- $250,000 Surety bid bond, certified check, or letter of irrevocable credit specified for each particular job, equivalent to 5% of the bid price Statement identifying business as Indian owned and operated A list of subcontractors and material suppliers. NOTE: ALL BONDING COMPANIES MUST BE ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S LISTING OF APPROVED SURETIES Bids not containing ALL listed items will be deemed incomplete and unacceptable. All qualified proposals meeting required terms and specifications will be evaluated and approval made by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to constitute the most responsible bid for the services requested. A firm fixed price contract award will be made in writing to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. As stated in 2 CFR part 200.320 (C) (2) (iv). For contracts exceeding $150,000, the selected contractor will be required, within 14 calendar days, to produce a payment and performance bond for 100% of contract amount. Contractor is responsible for a builder’s risk insurance policy for each project. 75% of all subcontracts and material suppliers shall be with Tribal and /or Indian-owned economic enterprises and organizations. The submitted list of subcontractors/material suppliers cannot be changed without written permission from the Owner. Contracts may be terminated for improper subcontracting, failure to supply wage or sales tax information, or false certification as to subcontracting with Tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprises and organizations. There will be a MANDATORY pre bid meeting will be held on 9:00am on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at the Tribal Housing Complex. A sign in sheet will be provided and any company not present or represented will not be allowed to bid this project. RFI or clarification questions will be received until 5:00pm on Thursday August 18th, 2016 All questions should be sent via email to Anthony Holden (aholden@lumbeetribe.com) and Jonathan Locklear (jonathanlocklear@llandj.com). Contact Anthony Holden at 910-522-2223 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at (6984 NC Hwy. 711, Pembroke, NC 28372) for blueprints and specifications on this project. A $200 deposit is required for blueprints and specifications. There will be a $100 refund if the blueprints and specifications are returned in good readable condition. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals presented and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities.

Text of Joint Statement The Lumbee Tribe and R.A. Jeffreys are pleased to jointly announce that they have agreed to resolve the dispute between them concerning the use of two of the Lumbee Tribe’s trademarks in advertisements created by R.A. Jeffrey’s. The use of the Lumbee Tribe’s trademarks in those ads was a mistake for which R.A. Jeffrey’s takes responsibility and apologizes. As a show of its support for the local community and the Lumbee Tribe, R.A. Jeffreys is pleased to announce that it has agreed to make a substantial donation to Lumbee Land Development, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the Lumbee Tribe. The money will be used for educational or youth programs. Click here to read more (The following is a link to The News & Observer)

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin and tribal administrators met with a Walmart management team Tuesday to discuss a partnership between the tribe and the retail giant. Pembroke Walmart Manager Ponce Chavis facilitated the meeting along with the chairman. The local leaders have collaborated on several projects since Chairman Godwin took office in January. The Pembroke Walmart sold t-shirts for the Dance of the Spring Moon Powwow as well as the Lumbee Homecoming. The chairman is hoping for even more partnerships between the tribe and Walmart. In addition to a tour of the tribal complex and the Boys and Girls Club, Chairman Godwin also gave the Walmart team a tour of the Cultural Center and he gave a background history of the tribe as well as the Cultural Center. “I’m excited about the partnership,” Godwin said. “We are taking baby steps now, but we will form a partnership that will be beneficial to all.” For more information about volunteering for the Lumbee Tribe, visit www.lumbeetribe.com or call (910) 521-7861.

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin was a guest speaker Friday afternoon as part of Phi Sigma Nu’s 11th annual Chief Convention held July 27-30 at UNC Pembroke (UNCP). Phi Sigma Nu (ΦΣΝ) is the oldest and largest American Indian fraternity in the United States. It was founded on Feb. 13, 1996 at UNCP. The fraternity has grown to almost 400 brothers and nine chapters. Its mission is to empower Native American men to collectively engage in academic, social, cultural and physical realms to promote and inspire growth in tribal families, tribal communities, the United States of America and the world at large. View the Phi Sigma Nu website to learn more about becoming a Nu Warrior. Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin is shown with Lowery brothers and Phi Sigma Nu brothers, John and Jared Lowery of Wakulla. Godwin was a guest speaker Friday afternoon as part of Phi Sigma Nu’s 11th annual Chief Convention held July 27-30 at UNCP. Jared Lowery is a Lumbee Tribal Councilman.

Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin issued the following statement on the passing of Mrs. Bertha Daniel Richardson, the mother of Gregory A. Richardson, Executive Director of the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs. Mrs. Richardson passed away Saturday. She was a well-respected tribal elder in the Haliwa-Saponi tribal community of Hollister, N.C. She was the wife of the late Chief Jessie W. Richardson of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe. “Her wisdom enlightened and touched so many of our hearts and minds,” Godwin said. “It was an honor to have known such a great person with such a strong impact and roots within our tribal communities. May her servitude and stewardship continue to thrive through the lives in which she touched. We pray that our Heavenly Father will grant the needed strength to the families of her loved ones. On behalf of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, I offer my sincere condolences.”

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin released the following statement about the passing of Mr. Bruce Barton, a retired educator, journalist and historian who passed Saturday. “On behalf of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Bruce Barton,” Godwin said. “He was a Lumbee icon as well as an educator and mentor to many. Bruce is probably known best for his work as a journalist and founder of the Carolina Indian Voice newspaper. But, he was a man of many skills who always advocated for the advancement of Indian people. Our tribe was fortunate to have been blessed with a man with such passion for his people.”

Congratulations to Ashton Locklear. She was selected as an alternate on Olympic team. Great job Ashton. We're proud of you. Great day to be a Lumbee!!!

Lumbee Homecoming T-shirts are for sale at the Lumbee Tribal Complex, the Turtle, at 6984 N.C. 711 in Pembroke. The shirts are available in sizes S-3XL. The price is $12 each. Call (910) 521-7861 for more information.