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HISTORY 2-The Lowrie War 3-Naming The People 4-Education 5-Federal Recognition 1-Origins & Migrations 6-Self-Determination 7-Routing the KKK 8-The Cultural Center 9-Source Notes 10-Tribal Seal The Lumbee are an amalgamation of peoples from various woodland and coastal tribes, such as the Keyauwee, Cheraw, Hatteras, and Tuscarora. These peoples and others from the Eastern Siouan, Algonquin, and Iroquoian tribal language families coalesced to form an intertribal community around the Lumbee River Basin. We are currently the largest tribe east of the Mississippi.

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Summer STEM Enrichment Camps June 24 – 27, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Project 3C will provide American Indian students with experiences and skills necessary to: accomplish goals successfully, increase similarities between their interests and career choices, and broaden their college and career opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Engineering a Zoo Rising 6th – 8th Graders What goes into building an exhibit at the Zoo? What needs to be considered in order to make the perfect home for an animal? In this camp, students will learn how Zoo engineers create animal exhibits. Each day students will be involved in hands-on STEM activities related to engineering topics. Students will think like an animal engineer as they design their own zoo exhibit. Students will travel to the NC Zoo to explore and discover the final answers. Students will be inspired to explore future careers such as: Construction Manager, Zoologist, Animal Scientist, Landscape Architect, Mechanical Engineer Veterinarian. Speed: STEM Rising 11th – 12th Graders Come and explore how speed and acceleration, weight and balance, and traction and friction affect a race car. The Speed and STEM Camp will provide hands-on fun and enriching educational experiences. Students will relate motorsports to the core principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by navigating through various hands-on stations. Students will travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for their final day adventure. Students will be inspired to explore future careers such as: Physicist, Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer. Download Application Contact To apply, and return applications, contact your local YDS or RCC Project 3C Camp Coordinator. Stephanie McNeill Project 3C Camp Coordinator 910.272.3380 s mcneill@robeson.edu This grant program is a Native Youth Community Project funded by the Department of Education. Connecting Community, College, and Career through STEM that live in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland. Camp Robotics Rising 9th – 10th Graders An experience that will spark your child’s interest in STEM, build skills for the future and be a ton of fun. The Robotics Camp offers fun, hands-on experiences that get the kids excited about the world around them. Get ready to inspire an early love for STEM! Start your coding journey with basic coding concepts that will allow you along with other campers the opportunity to code a robot! Campers will learn the core concepts of computer programming that will lay the foundations for future coding success through exposure to various technology tools. This camp will create a supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, exploration and hands-on problem solving. Students will travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for their final day adventure. Students will be inspired to explore future careers such as: Video Game Designer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Fiber Optics Technician, Robotics Technician/ SCRUBS I Rising 11th – 12th Graders This camp is designed to build interest in human anatomy and physiology. The camp will provide students with hands-on experience studying the major organ systems of the body, as well as discussion about diseases and injuries that affect those systems. The students will broaden their understanding of basic science and health sciences. During the camp experience, students will develop an interest in STEM and health related careers while they participate in activities such as: Introduction to the skeleton and human anatomy, working with microscopes, the cardiovascular system, the urinary system, the endocrine system (blood glucose testing) and real world applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students will travel to Scotland County Hospital for their final day adventure. Students will be inspired to explore future careers, such as: Physician, Nurse, Dentist, X-Ray Technician. Please Note • All camps are FREE to American Indian students in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties. • All applications should be turned into the local YDS or RCC representative. • Lunch will be provided each day. • Parents must provide transportation. • Participants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. • Deadline to apply is May 13, 2019. • Participants will be notified of their acceptance by May 31, 2019. • A field trip will be included for the summer camps .

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2016 Spring Powwow INFORMATION GRAND ENTRIES HOTELS DANCE CONTEST SPONSORS Dance of the Spring Moon INFORMATION May 6 – 8, 2016 Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center 638 Terry Sanford Road Maxton, NC 28364 ~Featuring a Living History Exhibit and Stickball Games~ Limited Parking is available at the Cultural Center; overflow parking will be located at Purnell Swett High School. Shuttles will be provided to the powwow grounds. Vendors are by invitation only This is a tobacco, drug, violence and gang free event. For more information, call 910.521.7861. Main Tent will be equipped with Power Breezers for enhanced comfort. 2016 Head Staff Head Male Dancer: Terry White Head Female Dancer: Sharee Strickland Head Drum Judge: Tony Clark Head Dance Judge: Keith Colston Emcee: Sandon Jacobs Emcee: JD Moore Arena Director: Jamie Locklear Host Northern Drum: War Paint Host Southern Drum: Southern Sun POWWOW SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION SPONSOR GRAND ENTRIES/ADMISSION Anchor 2 Grand Entries Friday – 7 pm Saturday – Noon & 7 pm Sunday – 1pm Admission Adult: $8 Youth (6-12): $6 Seniors (55+): $5 Military w/ID: $5 Child (5 & under): Free Sunday Only: $5 Weekend Pass: $18 HOTELS Anchor 1 Host Hotels Holiday Inn Express: 910.521.1311 SpringHill Suites: 910.738.2085 Fairfield Inn: 910.739.8444 Atkinson Inn & Suites: 910.674.3185 Comfort Suites: 910.739.8800 Dance Dance Contest 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Men & Women Golden Age: $1000 $700 $400 $200 Adult Categories: $1000 $700 $400 $200 Teen Categories: $200 $100 $75 $50 Boys & Girls Categories: $100 $75 $50 $25 Drum Contest Split Northern/Southern 1st 2nd 3rd 4th $5,000 $3000 $2,000 $1000 Dance Specials Women’s Jingle (Old School) More Specials will be announced!

1/7 The Homeownership Program provides opportunities for safe, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income applicants unable to obtain financing with a conventional lender. Upon being approved and selected for the program, an assigned housing counselor will serve as a liaison for applicants throughout the construction phase and closing of the home. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will construct the home and act as the lender. Homes may be built on the applicant’s land or in a tribal subdivision. Home buyer education will be provided to all applicants. An orientation will be scheduled, with focus upon housing plans, budgeting, and general maintenance/upkeep of the home. The Homeownership Program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, from a waiting list. Applications are accepted for homeownership from applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include, but are not limited to the following: Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must be a first-time home buyer. Applicant must have at least a 550 credit score Applicants for homeownership must not have received prior housing assistance from the Lumbee Tribe or any other governmental housing agency for the construction or purchase of a home. Tribal members who receive homeownership assistance must agree to use the home as their primary residence during the term of the homeownership agreement and the home must be located within the tribal service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties. Homeownership applicants are not eligible for both homeownership and down payment assistance. Applicants that are ineligible for homeownership or down payment assistance are encouraged to apply for the Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program through local lenders. Applications for homeownership are accepted Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The following documents are needed to apply for homeownership. Applications will not be accepted without all supporting documentation for each member of the household. Homeownership Checklist: Copy of applicant’s current tribal enrollment card Copy of applicant’s picture identification Copy of social security cards for all household members Copy of birth certificates for all dependents Proof of income for all household members Criminal record will be performed in office for household members age 16 and older. Credit Checks will be performed for applicants. Contact: Kathy Locklear Financial Education/Housing Manager Phone: (910) 522-5479 E-mail: klocklear@lumbeetribe.com Homeownership Program

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Vocational Rehabilitation 1/1 Focus Areas Disabilities can be seen or unseen as well as physical, mental, or emotional. Disabilities include but not limited too: Asthma, Blindness, Lupus, Burns, Back Pain, Obesity, Cancer, Deafness, Hearing Loss, Depression, Cardiac/Circulatory Issues, Learning Disabilities, Alcohol Dependency, Arthritis, and Rheumatism Mental Impairments. Services Provided Guidance and Counseling, Evaluation and Assessment, Job Search, Job Placement and follow-up services, Vocational Training including Materials and/or tools, Transportation Occupational Licenses, Tools Equipment and Initial Supplies, Technical Assistance Assistive Devices, Transitions from High School to employment for Students with Disabilities, and Post Employment Services. Contact Celeste Hunt , Program Director Phone: 910.521.4220 E-mail: chunt@lumbeetribe.com Vickie Hunt , Rehabilitation Technician Phone: 910.521.4220 E-mail: vsampson@lumbeetribe.com Avie Brewer , Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: 910.668.6101 E-mail: abrewer@lumbeetribe.com NEW Location and Address : 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West P.O. Box 236 Pembroke, NC 28372 Cheryl Revels , Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: 910.521.4220 E-mail: crevels@lumbeetribe.com Terri Locklear Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant Phone: 910.521.4428 E-mail: tbarton@lumbeetribe.com