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Contact: Gary Strickland Jr. Address: PO Box 2709 Pembroke, NC 28372 Office: (910) 522-2190 Fax: (910) 521-7790 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 21, 2015 Tribe Clarifies ‘Half-Truths’ The administration for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina would like to clear up misinformation provided by Sheila Beck-Jones Election Board Chair in Wednesday’s edition of the Robesonian entitled “Tribe Accused of Half-Truths.” The article focuses on important information and deadlines associated with the tribal rolls as it relates to the upcoming Lumbee tribal election. The tribe’s ordinance that governs enrollment clearly states that “rolls will close 30 days prior to any special or regular election and will remain closed 30 days after or until certification of the election.” We want to make it clear that the October 16 deadline was ONLY for new enrollments – in other words – for individuals who have never been enrolled. Staff did not turn away any tribal members. The Enrollment Office will continue to allow tribal members to update their tribal cards until 4 pm on Friday, October 23. After that deadline, the official enrollment list will be turned over to the Election Board. Anyone who updated their membership on or before October 23 will be allowed to vote in the November 17 election. Anyone who updates their membership after October 23 shall be subject to vote by provisional ballot. The same process has been used consistently in previous tribal elections. “To assist with running a fair election we want to be as consistent as possible,” said Tammy Maynor Director of Governmental Affairs. “The October 23 deadline assures that we are including as many potential voters in the election process. And that is our main concern. We want to give all tribal members equal opportunity to exercise their constitutional right on Election Day.” After providing misinformation to the Robesonian, Beck-Jones then contacted the Office of Tribal Enrollment to seek clarification of its process. Tribal Administrator Tony Hunt apologizes to the membership for any confusion caused by the article prompted by Beck-Jones and agrees with her statement that we must work hand-in hand, which begins with communication. Again, tribal staff did not mislead any tribal members as it relates to updating their cards. We will continue to offer transparency through the busy election season to assure all tribal members are given equal opportunity to exercise their right to vote.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming Lumbee tribal election is Friday, October 30. The Tribal Election is set for November 17. All absentee ballots must be returned and received by the Election Board by 5 pm on November 16. Fourteen tribal members have filed for seven open seats. Two candidates are unopposed – Lakeshia Sweat in District 1 and Johnathan Locklear in District 4. Five people have filed for the chairman’s seat. The candidates for chairman are Paul Brooks, Harvey Godwin Jr., Lynn Bruce Jacobs, Bobbie Jacobs Ghaffar and Terry Collins. For more information, call the Election Office at (910) 521-8965. The office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off NC 711 in Pembroke. The office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Absentee ballot request forms can be downloaded here.

RFP FOR ARROWPOINT SUBDIVISION: PHASE III LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA RFP FOR ARROWPOINT SUBDIVISION: PHASE III LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA RESTRICTED SOLICITATIONTHIS 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, November 2nd,2015 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, November 3rd, 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- $500,000North Carolina General Contractors License(with proper classification)Workers’ Compensation- $250,000Surety bid bond, certified check, or letter of irrevocable credit specified for each particular job, equivalent to 5% of the bid priceStatement identifying business as Indian owned and operatedA 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 Tuesday October 27th, 2015 at the Tribal Housing Complex. A sign in sheet will be provided and any company not present will not be allowed to bid this project. RFI or clarification questions will be received until 5:00pm on Thursday October 29th, 2015. 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. AH

The Lumbee Tribe’s domestic violence program held its 3rd annual Native Daughters Empowerment Walk on October 8. The event, sponsored by the Enlightening Native Daughters program, was held at the Pembroke Recreation Complex. About 60 people attended. The END program organizes events such as this to promote domestic violence awareness. Fairmont Police Chief Kim Monroe spoke to the crowd before the walk. He talked about the warning signs of domestic abuse and ways to seek help if you are in an unhealthy relationship. The 2015 Lumbee Ambassadors provided entertainment. Enlightening Native Daughters has been assisting domestic violence victims throughout Robeson County since 2011. END provides support, prevention, and intervention services to American Indian women and children suffering from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. END offers many services including court advocacy, educational sessions, case management, counseling services, and referral services. For more information about the END program, call (910) 522-5055.

The American Indian Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proud to announce Dylan Brooks of Pembroke, NC and Emily Chavis of Rowland, NC as the first ever recipients of the Carolina Native Service Scholars Award! Dylan and Emily, both of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, have demonstrated service and leadership within their Native community, as well as their intentions to give back to the UNC campus community as a student or to their tribal community as a professional. “I am extremely honored and excited to be a Carolina Native Service Scholar. My ultimate goal is to assist Native communities across the state with financial management and economic development. In an increasingly competitive job market it is crucial that our people have as many opportunities as possible to achieve success and I sincerely hope that my efforts will create even more opportunities for our people to thrive”, Dylan said. This desire to return home after graduation in effort to serve and strengthen tribal communities is shared between both recipients. Emily shared, “I look forward to any chance that I can get to represent not just my tribal community, but my American Indian community as a whole. Opportunities like these make it possible for me to help influence the younger American Indian population to pursue their dreams. I am excited to be able to participate in future service activities with the American Indian Center and my American Indian community here at Chapel Hill." Each recipient will receive $750 that will be used to supplement the cost of books and related school supplies. Furthermore, these recipients will be engaged in a service project at the American Indian Center during their first year at Carolina, while receiving professional development, leadership, and community engagement training. The Carolina Native Service Scholars Award will be awarded annually to qualified applicants that participate in Summer Bridge at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. According to Center director, Dr. Amy Locklear Hertel, “we hope this scholarship will encourage students to apply to Carolina, attend Summer Bridge, and participate in service activities related to Native communities as a student. Research suggests that both Summer Bridge and service activities that allow students give back to community influences student success. The Center is extremely honored and pleased to be able to offer this new student award. We are grateful to the donor who has made this possible.” Again, the American Indian Center congratulates these two accomplished first year students. Welcome to the Carolina Native Community!

PEMBROKE — Joel Garth Locklear had a passion for law enforcement, but an even deeper love for preserving Lumbee culture and our history. Locklear was well known for his role in breaking up the infamous Klu Klux Klan rally in 1958. He loved to repeat the story and honor those helped run the Klan out of Maxton. Today, the Lumbee Tribe is remembering Locklear and the legacy he leaves behind. Locklear passed away early Monday morning. He was 82. Locklear is a former Tribal Council member who represented his hometown district of Pembroke. He was also a former member of the Lumbee Supreme Court, serving from 2008 to 2013. Locklear also served several years on the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs. “Mr. Garth was steadfast in his leadership and dedication to his fellow tribal members,” said Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks said. “He fought for his country and came home and fought again for his people when helped run the KKK out of Robeson County. Mr. Garth was diligent in his service as a council member and, later, he would answer the call and serve the Lumbee Tribe as a justice on the Tribal Supreme Court.” “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.” Former Councilman Furnie Lambert was a long-time friend of Mr. Locklear “He certainly done a lot for the Lumbee Tribe,” said Lambert. “He had a great love for the Lumbee people and his legacy is that he cared for his people. He will certainly be missed.” Councilman Larry Townsend said Garth Locklear will be remember for rally his fellow tribal member to exercise their right to vote. “Garth spent a lot of his time encourage people to vote and to get involved with the tribe,” Townsend said. “He especially worked with the elders to help them understand the political process. He was a good councilman. He worked to move our people forward for the betterment of the whole and not just for the part. “He believed in our people,” Townsend said. Lawrence Locklear served alongside Mr. Garth Locklear on the Tribal Council. “It seemed to be a lifelong passion of his to preserve the Victory at Hayes Pond,” Lawrence Locklear said. “He made it a goal of his to compile a list of everyone who was there that night and stood together against the KKK. Garth Locklear spearheaded and was chairman of the Indian Honor Association which recognized participants of the standoff against the clan. Locklear honored the participants with the name “1958 Lumbee Warriors.” Locklear was a lifelong resident of Pembroke. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning home, Locklear enjoyed a long career in law enforcement. He worked for Pembroke Police Department in the early 1960s and late 1970s. He later worked for the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office from 1978 to 1986. He began as drug agent and worked his way up to chief homicide detective. After his retirement, Locklear worked as a private investigator. The services will be held on Thursday, October 8, at Our Freedom Ministries Church in Pembroke. The visitation will be held at 5 pm. The funeral will follow at 7 pm.

PROSPECT — The new community building in District 5 is also sporting a new name — Two Streams Community Center. Bobby Oxendine and Jarrod Lowery, the tribal members who represent that district, were responsible for the naming of the building. Residents who live in and around the Oxendine, Prospect and Wakulla communities will soon get their first look inside the 9,500 square foot community center. An open house is tentatively scheduled for early November. The Two Streams Community Center is located at the intersection of Prospect and Island Grove Church Road. The $1.6 million project is nearly complete aside from the paving of the parking lot and landscaping. The new building includes a full court basketball gym, two elders’ rooms, a computer room, a full kitchen, office space and restrooms. The Community Center will be used to teach culture to our youth and a meeting place for elders who live in District 5. Community members will also be able to use the building for events such as receptions, birthday parties and family reunions. The building will be able to accommodate more than 300 people.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is accepting applications for its Heating Assistance Program. The tribe began accepting applications on Monday from people who are 65 and older or a veteran. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 23. Applicants who receive disability assistance or households with children 5 years of age or younger can apply from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30. The application process will be open to all eligible tribal members from Nov. 2 to Nov. 13. To be eligible for assistance, applicants must meet income requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applicants must provide the following: picture ID for head of household; Social Security cards for entire household or tax document; birth certificates for entire household, or tribal enrollment cards or Medicaid cards if birth certificates cannot be provided; verification that an American Indian resides in the household; monthly household income, including annual SSI/SSA statement; monthly checking and/or savings account bank statement; and bill/monthly statement for heating costs if applicable. Applications will be accepted Mondays through Fridays at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located on N.C. 711 just outside of Pembroke; in Laurinburg on Tuesdays at Lumbee Heritage Elders Court at 16220 Lumbee Heritage Lane; in Fayetteville on Wednesdays at Eagles Nest Apartment Complex at 2200 Indian Creek Road; and in Red Springs on Thursdays at Hawkeye Boys and Girls Club at 3066 Blue Springs Road. Each site will be open between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 pm. For additional information, call 910-522-2206.

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LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNRESTRCITED SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE & GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE The Lumbee Tribe is soliciting Requests for Proposals for its Group Health Insurance and Group Dental Insurance. 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 3:00 pm on October 23, 2015 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West, Pembroke, NC 28372 (Attention: Grace Kelly D. Oxendine, P.O. Box 2709, Pembroke, NC 28372) Bids will be opened on October 26, 2015 in the Council Chambers at 10:00 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 Group Health Insurance and Group Dental Insurance requested. Oral Presentations will be mandatory and shall be scheduled for the week of October 26-30, 2015. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Qualification, Experience, Capacity and Resources (25%): The Offeror’s capacity and resources to perform the services described in the RFP. The Offeror’s accessibility to LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA. The Offeror’s demonstrated experience and success of the Offeror in providing the services outlined in the RFP. 2. Plan, Methodology, Approach and Strategy (20%): The Offeror’s approach for the implementation and operation of the services outlined in the RFP and the portfolio of services offered. Quality and feasibility of Offeror’s plans to implement the services outlined. 3. Demonstrated commitment of the Offeror to the furthering of LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA’s economic opportunity (10%). Qualified Tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organizations. 4. Company Services (20%). The willingness to provide a dedicated account management team for the HR department for elevated issues, willingness to have a representative at open enrollment meetings, willingness to have a representative meet with employees during the year at LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA office to handle questions/problems, and quarterly and annual reporting packages. 5. Proposed Rates, Benefits, Fees and Expenses (10%): The subscriber’s monthly rates and total annual program costs. Overall benefit value compared to price, current design, and cost containment factors. 6. Oral Presentations (15%) Please contact Grace Kelly D. Oxendine (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.

PEMBROKE — The 2015-2016 Native American Speakers Series schedule was announced last week by The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Department of American Indian Studies and the Southeast American Indian Studies Program. Sponsored by PNC Bank, the series features nationally recognized American Indian and artists who will delve into diverse topics and issues, including Lumbee history, Native cuisine, health and wellness and Southeastern Native art. Admission to the series is free and open to the public. Here is a look at the series: — A Henry Berry Lowrie Panel is on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Annex. The series begins with a discussion of American Indian hero Henry Berry Lowrie and the Lowrie War. The political assassination of Henry Berry’s father Allen Lowrie and brother William on March 3, 1865, sparked the bloody 10-year Lowrie War in Robeson County. A panel comprised of Lumbee Indian scholars, Bruce Barton, Kenneth Clark, Jefferson Currie II and Malinda Maynor Lowery with UNCP professor Jaime Martinez will discuss the major events, players and legacies of the conflict during its 150th anniversary. — Chef Lois Ellen Frank, an award-winning chef, author, Native foods historian, culinary anthropologist and photographer, will speak on Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Museum of the Southeast American Indian, located on the first floor of historic Old Main. Based in Santa Fe, N.M., Frank specializes in indigenous cuisine, and she will discuss indigenous traditional food, contemporary cuisines and Native wellness. — Health expert Dr. Vernon Grant will speak on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the University Annex. Grant is a citizen of the Nation and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wisconsin in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. His research is focused on finding strategies to increase physical activity in American Indian populations to decrease obesity and diabetes and to underscore the health consequences attributed to leading a sedentary lifestyle. — Expert Sarah Deer will speak on Feb. 16, 2016. She is a lawyer and assistant professor of law at William Mitchell College. A citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Deer is a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. She leverages a deep understanding of tribal and federal law to develop policies and legislation that empower tribal nations to protect Native women from the pervasive and intractable problem of sexual and domestic violence. The title of her presentation is “Sovereignty of the Soul: Violence and Native Women.” Deer’s talk begins at 7 p.m. in the University Center Annex. Her lecture is sponsored by UNCP’s Teaching and Learning Center. — A Native Artists Panel is March 31, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the University Center Annex. Addressing the topic of contemporary southeastern Native art will be America Meredith (Cherokee Nation), a painter, print-maker, educator and editor of First American Art Magazine; Jessica Clark (Lumbee), a Robeson County painter and educator; Ashley Minner (Lumbee), a community-based visual artist and scholar from Baltimore, Md.; and Terry White, a Lumbee artist from Robeson County. — The Lumbee Book Talk is on June 30, 2016. It is the annual event that is held in conjunction with Lumbee Homecoming and features Lumbee authors and authors who write about the Lumbee. The featured authors will be announced at a later date. The talk begins at 2 p.m. in the UNCP Bookstore. The series is sponsored by PNC Bank, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. For information, visit pnc.com. For information about the Native American Speakers Series, visit uncp.edu/, email ais@uncp.edu or call 910-521-6266.

Tribal officials were excited to announce today that the Lumbee Tribe has received a four-year, $2.4 million grant from the US Department of Education. The grant will be used to prepare Lumbee students for college or a career after high school. About 25 local and state dignitaries attended a press conference at the Tribal Housing Complex on Thursday, September 24. “This is great news,” said Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks. “This grant will focus solely on our youth and assure that they are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in college or a career.” The grant will be used to fund “Project ACCESS: which stands for Achieving College Opportunities Community Engagement and Student Success. This grant was funded for 4 years. The Lumbee Tribe will receive $480,000 the first year. The grant is a result of a great partnership with the Public Schools of Robeson County, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Robeson Community College. The award wouldn’t have been possible without the help from US Congressman Richard Hudson and his staff. Preston Bell, a legislative aid with Hudson’s office, was in attendance on Thursday. “I am excited about the opportunity and the possibilities of this project,” Brooks said. “This project and the partnership with the educational institutions shows our commitment to our youth in assuring them a bright future after high school.” “We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who had a hand in the writing the grant. This is an exciting day in the Land of the Lumbee.” Several representatives from UNCP, RCC and the Public Schools of Robeson County attended the press conference.