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PEMBROKE — A documentary about educators from the Lumbee Tribe will premiere at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke on Sept. 24. “Telling Our Stories: Recollections of Lumbee Indian Teachers” was directed by Stan Knick, who oversees the university’s Museum of the Southeast American Indian. The 28-minute film sprang from an oral history project that Knick completed last year. “The idea for this project grew out of a desire to capture oral histories from elder Lumbee teachers as a way to preserve their experiences for future generations of students and teachers,” he said. “Collecting oral histories is an important part of the mission of the Museum of the Southeast American Indian.” The eight retired teachers featured in the film include Agnes Hunt Chavis; Roy D. Chavis; Alceon B. Jones; Dolores Carter Jones; Josephus Locklear; Gloria Tara Lowery; Loretta O. Oxendine; and Helen Locklear Smith. “Some of the stories are funny; some of them are poignant,” Knick said. “But all of the stories provide windows into local culture, attitudes and values. It was fascinating to listen to these stories as they were told, and working with the teachers was very rewarding.” Knick previously edited, produced and directed “Knowledge, Wisdom and the Traditional Mind: The Nottoway in the 21st Century.” Released in 2014, the feature was named Best Regional Film at the 17th annual Native American Film Festival of the Southeast. The premiere of “Telling Our Stories” is free to attend and will begin at 7 p.m. inside the museum. For information, call 910-521-6282.

Bobbie Jacobs-Ghaffar filed on Friday to run for the Tribal Chairman’s seat during the November tribal elections. Also on Friday, Councilwoman Anita Hammonds Blanks filed to keep her seat on the Tribal Council. Blanks represents District 9 which includes Saddletree. Jacobs-Ghaffar lives in Lumberton. She is the fifth person to file for the chairman’s seat. The others are current Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks, Lynn Jacobs, Harvey Godwin Jr. and Terry Collins. In District 9, Elaine McNeill Collins is challenging Blanks. The filing period ends on September 18. The tribal elections are set for November 17. The other council seats up for election are Districts 1, 4, 7, 10 and 14. The filing fee for the chairman seat is $500. The fee for a council seat is $250. The Tribal Election Board office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off N.C. 711 in Pembroke. The office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (910) 521-8965.

Jimmy Hunt filed on Friday for the District 14 seat on the Lumbee Tribal Council. The seat is currently held by Homer Fields. Fields is finishing out his second term and is ineligible to seek re-election because the Lumbee Constitution prohibits council members from serving more than two consecutive terms. Hunt lives in Lumberton. The filing period will continue through September 18. There are seven council seats up for election, along with the chairman’s seat. The tribal elections are set for November 17, 2015. The other council seats up for election are Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10. The Tribal Chairman’s seat is also up for election. Council members and the chairman serve three-year terms. Three individuals, so far, has filed for Tribal Chairman, including Chairman Paul Brooks, Harvey Godwin Jr. and Lynn Bruce Jacobs. The District 1 seat, held by Evan Davenport, includes Gaddy, Rowland, Orrum and Sterlings. District 4, held by Jonathan Locklear, includes Red Springs and Philadelphus. Locklear has filed for re-election. District 5, held by Bobby Dean Oxendine, includes Oxendine and Prospect. District 7, held by Robert Chavis, includes South Pembroke and Union. District 9, held by Anita Hammonds Blanks, includes Saddletree. Elaine Collins has filed in District 9. District 10, held by Terry Collins, includes Shannon, Rennert and South St. Pauls. District 14, held by Homer Fields, includes East Howellsville, Wisharts and Britts. Council members Robert Chavis, Terry Collins and Homer Fields are ineligible to seek re-election because the Lumbee Constitution prohibits council members from serving more than two consecutive terms. The filing fee for the chairman seat is $500. The filling fee for the council seat is $250. To be eligible to be a candidate for chairman, candidates must be at least 35 years of age, maintained their residency in the tribal territory for the past year, and have no felony conviction. To be eligible to serve on the Tribal Council, a person must be an enrolled tribal member of at least 21 years of age; maintained his or her principal residence in the district for no less than one year; and have no felony conviction. The Tribal Election office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off N.C. 711 in Pembroke. Office hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (910) 521-8965.

Terry Collins filed on Thursday to run for Tribal Chairman in the November Tribal Elections. Councilman Bobby Oxendine filed to retain his District 5 seat on the Tribal Council. Collins currently serves as the District 10 representative on the Tribal Council. He is completing his second term and is ineligible to seek re-election. The Lumbee Constitution prohibits council members from serving more than two consecutive terms. Collins lives in Shannon and is the owner of Terry Collins Construction Company. Oxendine lives in the Prospect community and is a retired educator with the Public Schools of Robeson County. District 5 includes Oxendine and Prospect. The filing period ends on September 18. Collins is the fourth person to file for the chairman’s seat. The others are current Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks, Lynn Jacobs and Harvey Godwin Jr. The tribal elections are set for November 17. The other council seats up for election are Districts 1, 4, 7, 10 and 14. The filing fee for the chairman seat is $500. The fee for a council seat is $250. The Tribal Election Board office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off N.C. 711 in Pembroke. The office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (910) 521-8965.

Wenona Mishue credits her father for encouraging her to pursue a career in education. “He would tell me when I was younger I was always trying to teach others how to do something,” Mishue said. “With his encouragement, I went into the education field and ended up loving it. I can’t image doing anything else.” Over the last 17 years, Mishue has honed her skills in classrooms in Robeson and Scotland County. She has gained respect among her peers and her administration as a science teacher at Spring Hill Middle School in Laurinburg. At the beginning of this school year, Mishue was named Scotland County Teacher of the Year. School officials presented her with a $1,000 prize and a brand new 105 Nissan Altima SL, which she is leasing for one year at no cost courtesy of Griffin Nissan. “I am excited to take on this challenge,” Mishue said. “My desire is to represent my community and this county well. I am so proud to represent the Lumbee people as I move on to compete for the state competition.” Teaching came natural for Mishue - the oldest of five children. Raised in Pembroke, she is the daughter of Rev. Oscar Jr. and Alice Henderson. She graduated from West Robeson High School and went on to earn a degree to teach math from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In 1998, Mishue embarked on her career as a math teacher at Purnell Swett High. That year was a dark time for the Henderson family. Wenona’s father lost his battle with cancer in November. He was 46. The next day, Wenona’s 16-year-old sister, Marcie, passed away. The doctors, at the time, were unable to determine what caused Marcie’s sudden death. The family later learned she developed complications from a heart ailment. Marcie was a student at Purnell Swett. Wenona taught math for five years at Purnell Swett before taking a job with Spring Hill Middle School. She would later earn a master’s degree in Middle Grades Education. She began as a math teacher, but now teaches eighth grade science. “Teaching at Purnell Swett at the high school level really prepared me for teaching eighth grade. I am able to identify with my kids.” Mishue describes herself as a strict disciplinarian in the classroom. “I want my kids to understand that there are always going to be rules in life,” she said. “I want them to know that, no matter where they come from, they can do anything they want to if they set their mind to it. My goal is to prepare my kids for high school and college.” Mishue is currently studying to become a school administrator. Her goal is to become a principal. Until then, she is preparing her portfolio for the state Teacher of the Year competition. Mishue will learn if she is a finalist in November. Mishue lives in Wagram with her husband, Mitchell. They have four children and one grandchild. She has two sisters, Misty and Crystal, and a brother, Oscar Henderson III.

LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDED/EXTENDED RESTRICTED SOLICITATION THIS INVITATION IS RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED TRIBAL AND /OR INDIAN OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TEN PORCHES AND HANDICAPPED RAMPS. REBID--THIS IS A SINGLE PRIME SOLICITATION FOR CONTRACTORS: The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive SEALED BIDS, mailed or hand delivered, extended until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at P.O. Box 2709( 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West) Pembroke, North Carolina 28372; ATTN: Leon Revels Jr. Bids will be opened and read aloud on, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Council Chambers located at the above address. The Lumbee Tribe is soliciting sealed bids for contractors for the installation of TEN treated wood porches and TEN treated wood handicapped ramps. THE FIRST BID OF THIS PROJECT DID NOT RECEIVE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BIDS. This work will be performed at Heritage Haven apartment complex owned by the Lumbee Tribe in Fairmont, NC. Contractor will be responsible for all permits, materials, and labor for the entire project. Contractors must submit documentation of: General Liability insurance coverage- $500,000 Workers’ Compensation- $250,000 Statement identifying business as Indian owned and operated A list of subcontractors and material suppliers. 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. 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. Contact Leon Revels Jr. at 910-522-2208 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy. 711, Pembroke, NC for proposals and specifications on these ramps and porches. 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.

Beverly Collins-Hall of Shannon filed on Tuesday for the District 10 seat on the Lumbee Tribal Council. Terry Collins currently holds the seat. Collins is completing his second term on the Council and is ineligible to seek re-election. The Lumbee Constitution prohibits council members from serving more than two consecutive terms. Janet Locklear, also of Shannon, has filed for the District 10 seat. The filing period will continue through September 18. There are seven council seats up for election, along with the chairman’s seat. The tribal elections are set for November 17, 2015. The council seats up for election are Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 9,10 and 14. The Tribal Chairman’s seat is also up for election. Council members and the chairman serve three-year terms. The filing fee for the chairman seat is $500. The filling fee for the council seat is $250. The Tribal Election office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off N.C. 711 in Pembroke. Office hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (910) 521-8965.

LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA RESTRICTED SOLICITATION THIS INVITATION IS RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED TRIBAL AND /OR INDIAN OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 32 SINGLE-WIDE MOBILE HOMES The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive SEALED BIDS, mailed or hand delivered, until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14th, 2015 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at P.O. Box 2709 ( 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West) Pembroke, North Carolina 28372; ATTN: Kent Locklear . Bids will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 at 10:00 am in Conference Chambers located at the above address. The Lumbee Tribe is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of thirty-two (32) 14’ x 70’ 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom single-wide mobile homes. These homes will be delivered and set-upon on tribal members property or mobile home parks located within the tribal territory. Dealers will be responsible for all permits, materials, and labor for the entire project to include complete set-up, Certificate of Occupancy, and demolition of old home. Contractors must submit documentation of: Mobile Home Dealer License Statement identifying business as Indian owned and operated General Liability insurance coverage- $500,000 each occurrence Workers’ Compensation- $250,000 each occurrence Surety bid bond, certified check, or letter of irrevocable credit specified for job, equivalent to 5% of the bid price 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 Bid proposal with itemized cost and total cost Layout and spec sheet of home 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 24CFR part 85.36 (C) (4) (D) (2) (ii) (D). 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. Contact Kent Locklear at 910-522-5161 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at (6984 NC Hwy. 711, Pembroke, NC 28372) for complete bid packet and specifications on these homes. 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.

Janet Locklear filed on Monday for the District 10 seat on the Lumbee Tribal Council. The seat is current held by Terry Collins. Collins is completing his second term on the Council and is ineligible to seek re-election. The Lumbee Constitution prohibits council members from serving more than two consecutive terms. Locklear lives in Shannon. The filing period will continue through September 18. There are seven council seats up for election, along with the chairman’s seat. The tribal elections are set for November 17, 2015. The council seats up for election are Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 9,10 and 14. The Tribal Chairman’s seat is also up for election. Council members and the chairman serve three-year terms. The filing fee for the chairman seat is $500. The filling fee for the council seat is $250. To be eligible to be a candidate for chairman, candidates must be at least 35 years of age, maintained their residency in the tribal territory for the past year, and have no felony conviction. To be eligible to serve on the Tribal Council, a person must be an enrolled tribal member of at least 21 years of age; maintained his or her principal residence in the district for no less than one year; and have no felony conviction. The Tribal Election office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off N.C. 711 in Pembroke. Office hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (910) 521-8965.

Two tribal members have officially filed to run for Tribal Chairman in the upcoming Tribal Elections. Harvey Godwin Jr. and Lynn Bruce Jacobs, both, filed for office on Monday, according to officials with Tribal Elections Board. Godwin lives in the Moss Neck Community and is the owner of Two Hawk Employment Services. Jacobs, of Fairmont, is the senior pastor of Crying Spirit Ministries. Elaine McNeil Collins filed for the District 9 seat on the Tribal Council. The seat is currently held by Anita Hammonds-Blanks. The district includes Saddletree. The filing period began August 24 and will continue through September 18. There are seven council seats up for election, along with the chairman’s seat. The tribal elections are set for November 17, 2015. The other council seats up for election are Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 14. Council members and the chairman serve three-year terms. The District 1 seat, held by Evan Davenport, includes Gaddy, Rowland, Orrum and Sterlings. District 4, held by Jonathan Locklear, includes Red Springs and Philadelphus. District 5, held by Bobby Dean Oxendine, includes Oxendine and Prospect. District 7, held by Robert Chavis, includes South Pembroke and Union. District 10, held by Terry Collins, includes Shannon, Rennert and South St. Pauls. District 14, held by Homer Fields, includes East Howellsville, Wisharts and Britts. Council members Robert Chavis, Terry Collins and Homer Fields are ineligible to seek re-election because the Lumbee Constitution prohibits council members from serving more than two consecutive terms. The filing fee for the chairman seat is $500. The filling fee for the council seat is $250. To be eligible to be a candidate for chairman, candidates must be at least 35 years of age, maintained their residency in the tribal territory for the past year, and have no felony conviction. To be eligible to serve on the Tribal Council, a person must be an enrolled tribal member of at least 21 years of age; maintained his or her principal residence in the district for no less than one year; and have no felony conviction. The Tribal Election Board office is located at 78-D, Three Hunt’s Drive in the Comtech Business Park off N.C. 711 in Pembroke. The office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (910) 521-8965.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Karli Moore of Prospect recently attended the second annual Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Summer Leadership Summit at the University of Arkansas. The summit was held July 19-28. Moore was one of 84 high school and college students from 47 American Indian and Alaska Native tribes from across the country selected to attend the summit. They participated in classes on risk management, finance and business, marketing and legal issues. “The Leadership Summit will provide a pipeline of support for building the next generation of Indian Country’s food and agriculture leaders,” said Janie Hipp, director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative. “This long needed program will expose youth to the role governments play in American Indian agriculture,” said Ross Racine, executive director of the Intertribal Agriculture Council. Moore also attended the summit in 2014. This year, she was selected as a student leader and led a group of 10 students. “I'm incredibly thankful to the University of Arkansas School of Law for investing in Native youth,” Moore said. “The summit is transformational for all participants; we come from varied walks of life, but find a sense of purpose through advancing our communities with agriculture.” Moore is a senior at N.C. State University. She is a double major in chemistry and agricultural business management. She is the daughter of Eddie and Tyra Moore of Prospect. Moore is a 2012 graduate of Purnell Swett High. She has two brothers, Lee and Belton, and a sister, Lenora. Moore is a Park Scholar and Udall Scholar at NC State. She serves a student body treasurer and president of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority. She is a member of the Cultural Exchange Network Leadership Council, NC State Powwow Committee, University Scholars Program and American Indian Science and Engineering Society. “I plan to continue my studies into graduate school and pursue a PhD in agricultural economics,” she said. “The summit was a large part of my decision making process and I know that the people in the program will be there to support me along this journey.”