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Please Join Us for the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Swearing–In Ceremony January 5, 2017 6:30 pm. UNCP Entrepreneurship Incubator 202 Main Street Pembroke, NC 28372

128 years ago today, a group of Lumbee petitioned the United States Government for recognition as an American Indian tribe. That fight continues today. Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. stated that in the Summer of 2016, he and council member Jarrod Lowery planted a tree as a symbol of our promise to the Lumbee people that in 2016 we would make progress in our fight to achieve full Federal recognition. Today he is pleased to announce that we have indeed reached a milestone in our effort towards full Federal Recognition. On December 22, 2016, the United States Department of the Interior reversed its long-held position that the 1956 Lumbee Act both terminated our existing rights, benefits, and privileges and prohibited the application of future legislation to us as an Indian tribe. This opinion does not grant us full federal recognition but it does open up additional avenues for us to pursue our efforts. Click the link below to read the Solicitor's Opinion. https://solicitor.doi.gov/opinions.html

These photos depict one of many tribal cultural demonstrations conducted during National Indian Heritage Month in November 2016. This demonstration took place at the Indian Education gymnasium in Pembroke for the students of Shining Stars Preschool and Communities in Schools Academy. The tribal culture team gives a cultural demonstration to an attentive group of students at St. Pauls High School. Thank you Mr. Albert Harding, Indian Education Youth Development Specialist, for this opportunity to share our culture with your students.

Members of the Lumbee Tribe participated in the unveiling of the Blue Star Memorial on November 16, 2016 at the I-95 South NC Welcome Center. Blue Star Memorial Highway markers are located across the United States and commemorate the U.S. armed forces and the services these brave men and women have provided to keep all of us safe. This program was started at the end of World War II by what is currently known as the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Singing, drumming, prayer, and smudging were provided by Kaya Littleturtle, Lumbee Tribe Cultural Liaison; Lindsey Oxendine, Ms. Lumbee 2016-2017; and Mr. Harold Hunt, Veteran and Lumbee Warrior. Kaya Littleturtle, Lumbee Tribe Cultural Liaison Harold Hunt, Veteran and Lumbee Warrior Smudging by Harold Hunt, Veteran and Lumbee Warrior Blue Star Memorial Highway marker Lindsey Oxendine, Ms. Lumbee 2016-2017 Kaya Littleturtle, Lumbee Tribe Cultural Liaison

The Lumbee Tribe is soliciting Requests for Proposals for its Insurance Broker Services. Preference will be given to Qualified Tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organizations. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive sealed Request for Proposals, mailed or hand delivered, until 4:00 pm on February 1, 2017 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West, Pembroke, NC 28372 (Attention: Enka Bullard, P.O. Box 2709, Pembroke, NC 28372) Bids will be open on February 2, 2017 in the Council Chambers at 11:00 a.m. located at 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West, Pembroke, NC 28372. All qualified proposals meeting the terms and conditions will be evaluated and approval made by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to constitute the most responsive bid for the insurance broker services for property and casualty requested. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Evaluation Factors - * Proposer's expertise, experience, and service capabilities. 10 pts * Proposer’s key staff proposed to be assigned to perform work for the tribe. 10 pts * Proposer’s access to specialized insurance markets. 10 pts * Proposer's telephone or in-person interview, if requested. 10 pts * Cost for Coverage (fees and/or commissions). 50 pts * Enrolled Member of the Lumbee Tribe. 10 pts Please contact Enka Bullard at ebullard@lumbeetribe.com (910) 522-5160 for a copy of the specifications package. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities.

On November 29, 2016, the Department of the Army invited the Lumbee Tribe to give a cultural presentation at the Iron Mike Conference Center in Fort Bragg, N.C. during their 2016 National Native American Observance. Several tribal members and staff attended the event and provided a cultural presentation that included singing and dancing. The Army presented the Lumbee Tribe with a bronze sculpture of a soldier to demonstrate their appreciation of the Tribe's support. This bronze figure is on display behind the front desk at the Tribal Housing Complex. The Lumbee Tribe is honored to demonstrate our culture and proud of the tremendous record of military service among our people. Cultural demonstrators pictured here include Taylor Mullin, Sierra Mullin, Nakya Leviner, Bo Goins, and Kaya Littleturtle. Reggie Brewer, although not pictured here, also participated in the presentation. Cultural Demonstrations. Cultural Demonstrations. Cultural Director Reggie Brewer used the target pictured here to demonstrate the use of a blowgun during the presentation. The target is filled with darts made from thistles. Blowguns were used when hunting small game and to teach a child to hunt before the child could handle a bow and arrow. The blowgun is made from river cane that was plentiful in the swamps of the southeast.

Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. visits with the First Nation Elder's Club during their Christmas Social in Allenton. The Allenton community is located in District 14 and is represented by Tribal Councilwoman Barbara Lowery. The Club celebrated the holiday season and also used the time to continue their quilt making activities. Join them in wishing everyone a blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

CK and Bob Streight generously donate gift cards valued at $350.00 to the Lumbee Tribe's Hurricane Relief Fund. The Streights, of Palm Beach, Florida are pictured here with Deland Locklear and Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. This donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to assist families in the Tribe's service area who suffered losses as a result of the storm.

Alexander Cory Oxendine and Aaron Chandler Oxendine were commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants during winter commencement at North Carolina State University. Alex and Aaron Oxendine graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri Business. They are the sons of Angela Oxendine Locklear(Quinn) of the Prospect Community and Christopher Oxendine (Kristin) of High Point, NC. Both will begin their career in the U.S. Military training at Ft Benning, GA. They will attend the Armor Basic Officer Leader Course, a 19 week three-phase course. The US Army Armor School trains officers to win in a complex environment by educating and inspiring agile and adaptive Armor and Cavalry Leaders, Soldiers and formations capable of executing unified land operations, through the core competencies of combined arms maneuver and wide area security; capable of closing with and destroying the enemy using fire, maneuver, and shock effect as part of an expeditionary and regionally aligned Army.security tactics.

The Tribal Enrollment and Records Office will reopen Friday, January 6, 2017 for new applicants and to update the membership of currently enrolled members. The office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications for enrollment may be accessed on the Lumbee Tribe's web site at www.lumbeetribe.com. Please call (910)522-5468 for more information.