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Our campers from our Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club had an exciting Career Day today. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about careers they may explore for their future. Thank you to the more than 20 organizations and businesses who shared job information with our children. They also had an opportunity to go through several emergency vehicles. More than 200 children participated in the event.

Congratulations to the cast of “Strike at the Wind!” who gave an amazing performance on the newly renovated stage of the Adolph Dial Amphitheater on Saturday night. Here are some photos. Attendees enjoyed the new stadium seats and took in the new opening introduction for the drama. It was a beautiful night! See the drama live this Summer: Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, & 27. The pre-show begins at 6:40 pm and the drama begins at 7:30 pm. The play tells the story of the Lowrie War in 1865. It chronicles the life of Henry Berry Lowrie, who led a band of men in a seven-year battle after the Confederate Home Guard after they murdered Henry's father and brother. Henry and the Lowrie gang exacted a vigilante justice against the Home Guard of Robeson County and those who actively oppressed the Indian people. Though the Lowrie gang were regarded as outlaws and renegades by those on the wrong end of their guns, the American Indian people for whom they fought hail them to this day as Heroes. The production is one of the longest-running outdoor dramas in N.C. The drama debuted at the Lumbee Tribal Cultural Center in 1976. Tickets are $10 (including tax). To purchase tickets, visit uncp.edu/gpac  or call the Givens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 910.521.6361 or you may also purchase tickets in person at the GPAC Box Office.

The “Strike at the Wind!” outdoor drama performance which was scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to stormy weather. Tickets are still available for other nights. The other performance nights are July 19 & 20 and Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, & 27. The pre-show begins at 6:40 pm and the drama begins at 7:30 pm. The Adolph Dial Amphitheatre is located at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. To purchase tickets or ticket information, visit uncp.edu/gpac  or call the Givens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 910.521.6361 or you may also purchase tickets in person at the GPAC Box Office. Tickets for tonight’s performance will be good for any of the performances next week, Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, & 27. A refund is also available through Givens Performing Arts Center. If you purchased tickets to the Thursday, July 18, 2024 performance of Strike at the Wind! SATW, please check your email for information about exchanges or a refund through Givens Performing Arts Center | GPAC.  The deadline is Monday at 4:00 pm. There is limited availability for SATW tickets for tonight’s July 19, 2024 show.  If you are interested in tickets, you are encouraged to purchase tickets for Saturday or a show next week. Remaining show dates are Saturday, July 20th and next week Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, & 27. The pre-show begins at 6:40 pm and the drama will begin each night at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 (including tax). The Adolph Dial Amphitheatre is located at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.uncp.edu/resources/givens-performing-arts-center  or call the Givens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 910.521.6361 or you may also purchase tickets in person at the GPAC Box Office.

For Immediate Release Lumbee Tribe Host Housing Fair to offer the community tools to improve housing decisions Pembroke, NC (July 19, 2024) - On Saturday, July 20, 2024 the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will welcome the community to the 1st Annual Lumbee Tribe Housing Fair. The event brings together housing experts to offer expertise on a range of housing issues for homeowners or home renters. Attendees will be able to speak with housing vendors and also construction experts with insight into housing options related to home financing, maintaining a home once you purchase, repair/remodel and purchasing options. The housing fair is free and open to the public and anyone who has a goal to own or maintain a safe and affordable home. The Lumbee Tribe is a housing leader across the region and has gained national recognition as a model for its housing program. In 2023, the tribal staff celebrated building its 250th home. The organization continues to create new planned communities across its four-county territory. While working with tribal citizens, Bradley Locklear, Lumbee Tribe Housing Director, and the staff members see daily the need for education or better understanding for families as they prepare to make such an important decision as purchasing a new home. “Even if someone doesn’t qualify for the tribe's housing programs, we want to open our doors to our community partners that make our housing programs so successful and connect them with our community members,” said Locklear. We are a top performing tribal housing organization on a national scale and across Indian country, but regionally as well.” This first Annual Housing Fair on July 20, 2024 will welcome families from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club. The address is 120 Youth Drive Pembroke, NC which is behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex on NC Hwy 711. This event will offer information about housing options relevant to renters, homeowners and those seeking to begin their process. Attendees will also receive information on maintaining a home, refinancing and much more. Resources and information will be provided by area experts such as real estate agents, lawyers, licensed general contractors, architects, financial educators, lenders, mobile home dealers, and housing non-profit organizations. Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery said the housing fair will meet a key need for families. “This is a great opportunity for our tribal citizens to gain a better understanding of the homeowner process,” said Lowery. “We understand that purchasing a home for the first time can be overwhelming and we hope this fair will help ease some of that stress.” The tribal staff says the event will have something for everyone, including food trucks on hand for attendees. “Regardless if you are a high wage earner with a lot of equity in your home, or a young couple curious about new home options, we want to provide an environment where those questions can be answered by a wide range of professionals,” said Bradley Locklear.

If you are considering buying your first home, purchasing land, looking for a place to rent, making repairs to your current home or want to upgrade your home, don’t miss the Lumbee Tribe Housing Fair on Saturday, July 20th from 10 am to 5pm. The event will be at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, which is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC 28372. From real estate agents to general contractors, banks and lenders, housing program coordinators and much more, if you have questions, someone will be there with answers. Regardless of your income level or homeownership status, we have something for everyone. This is a free, family friendly event. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 20th.

Do you need tips on buying your first home or maintaining your existing home. Join the Lumbee Tribe for the 1st Annual Lumbee Tribe Housing Fair on Saturday, July 20th from 10 am to 5pm. The event will be at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, which is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC 28372. Marcus Bryant is one of the financial experts who you can speak with and share your questions. If you are considering buying your first home, purchasing land, looking for a place to rent, making repairs to your current home or want to upgrade your home or add on, don’t miss the Housing Fair. From real estate agents to general contractors, banks and lenders, housing program coordinators and much more, if you have questions, someone will be there with answers. Regardless of your income level or homeownership status, we have something for everyone. This is a free, family friendly event.  We look forward to seeing you on July 20th.

Do you need tips on buying your first home. Join the Lumbee Tribe for the 1st Annual Lumbee Tribe Housing Fair on Saturday, July 20th from 8am to 5pm. The event will be at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, which is located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex at 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC 28372. If you are considering buying your first home, purchasing land, looking for a place to rent, making repairs to your current home or want to upgrade your home or add on, don’t miss the Housing Fair. From real estate agents to general contractors, banks and lenders, housing program coordinators and much more, if you have questions, someone will be there with answers. Regardless of your income level or homeownership status, we have something for everyone. This is a free, family friendly event. We look forward to seeing you on July 20th.

Are you a New or Expecting Mother? Starting at noon today, Carolina Complete Health and UNC-Pembroke’s Healthy Start Program will host their monthly “Empowering American Indian Mothers” session from 12:00 – 1:30 pm to discuss navigating pregnancy, motherhood, pre-natal care, and related items. If you have any questions about the event or would like to RSVP please contact Trish Smith at trishajean.smith@carolinacompletehealth.com . Lunch will be provided and the event will be held at the Lumbee Boys and Girls Club in Pembroke.

Just two days until the "Strike at the Wind!” Outdoor Drama cast returns to the stage to tell the story of Lumbee hero Henry Berry Lowrie! Tickets for the drama are on sale now at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke. See it live this week at the renovated Adolph Dial Amphitheater on Thursday – Saturday, July 18, 19 & 20 and next week Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, & 27. The pre-show begins at 6:40 pm and the drama will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 (including tax). The Adolph Dial Amphitheatre is located at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.uncp.edu/resources/givens-performing-arts-center   or call the Givens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 910.521.6361 or you may also purchase tickets in person at the GPAC Box Office.

Thank you to the hundreds of people who pulled out your fishing poles and came out to fish this week at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. It was a great week. Even today people didn’t let the rain stop them from fishing. Tribal Chairman Lowery also took his children fishing on Thursday. Here are 2 “Eating size” fish John Jr. caught; a Crappie and a Bream. Overall they caught 7 fish and released them back into the lake for others to enjoy. The lake is open for fishing from 6 am till 8 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday 6 am till noon. There is a limit of eight fish. Bass Fish, you may only keep 4 lbs. or higher. Boats are allowed in the lake, but must be washed off at the washing station before entering the lake. No Jet Skis are allowed. Personal kayaks and canoes are allowed. The cost to fish is $3.00 with a Tribal Card and $5.00 without a Card. The cultural center is located on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC. #happyfishing  #riverpeople

As we welcome families back to the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center Lake, it is wonderful to have Lumbee Researchers and partners to make sure the water quality is good for our tribal citizens. In April, Dr. Ryan Emanuel, Associate Professor, Duke University and Nicholas School of the Environment installed a weather station to monitor air and soil temperatures, rainfall, soil moisture, wind speed, and several other variables at the lake. Last week, he weathered the heat to install another station on the lake to monitor the water level and a few water quality variables.   Both of these stations have wireless connectivity, which means that the Duke researchers and staff at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department can access the station remotely to check on current conditions or download recent data.  They hope both of these stations will provide useful information about environmental conditions at the cultural center and over time, they will be able to track changes to environmental conditions around the cultural center.

Like many of our elders Mr. Herman Locklear, shown here with his great-grandson Nicolas, is thrilled to see the lake reopen. Mr. Herman and his brother have helped with the restocking process by catching shell cracker bream and other fish in the spillway and walking them over to the lake over the past 2 years. Mr. Herman has been fishing in the area of the Little Juniper or in the Cultural Center Lake for more than 50 years and since there was a wooden bridge. He is 82 years old. He also helped cut trees out of Cultural Center Lake when the project began. Happy Homecoming!