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This afternoon, Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery and our staff had an opportunity to wish Spencer Oxendine best of luck during his time at the U.S. Open next week in Pinehurst. Spencer qualified in the U.S. Open Qualifier on Monday, June 3rd at Duke Golf course. He is first alternate and shot 3 Under Par. Today he dropped by the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex with his family to update his Lumbee Enrollment. Spencer went professional with his golfing career in May. He has played in a several tournaments already and will also participate in the Waterloo Open in Iowa in July. Spencer grew up in Cumberland County and graduated last year from NC State with a business degree. He began playing golf at the age of 4 when his mother was teaching him and his brother. Spencer is the son of Mary Ellen and Hampton Oxendine and the grandson of Ruby and Paul Locklear and Henry Ward and Sandra Oxendine.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for Lumbee Night with the Woodpeckers Baseball Team on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The gates open at 6:05 pm and the game begins at 7:05 pm. Tickets are $9 and $11. You may purchase tickets by clicking the link https://fevo-enterprise.com/Lumbeetribe2  or scanning the QR Code.

Thank you to everyone that attended the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s District 8 Community Meeting hosted by Councilwoman Kathy Hunt at the Union Chapel Community Baptist Church. Thank you Duane and Leslie Locklear for sharing about the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is the number 1 killer of Lumbees under the age of 45. Fentanyl kills more than car wrecks and suicides. They encouraged everyone to keep a dose of Naloxone on hand at all times because you never know when someone may need it to save a life. Lumbee Tribal staff provided key information regarding the services and programs offered to Lumbee Tribal members. The Energry Department’s presentation included a discussion about CIP, Crisis Intervention Program. CIP provides individuals that have experienced a sudden crisis with financial assistance. The Energy Department has replaced windows, doors, and HVAC systems in 62 tribal members' homes through their Weatherization Program. The Enrollment Department is OPEN until 8 pm on Mondays. The Homeownership Program is currently offering tribal members that qualify the opportunity to own and build their first home with 1% interest. 17 homes are anticipated to be built through the homeownership program. They also discussed the renovations occurring at the Cultural Center (including the 720 chairs that will be placed at the amphitheater) as well as the creation of the Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) and Health & Human Services Departments. The ANR Department has written an environmental plan to help keep our tribal members safe. Tribal members are able to apply for services and programs on our website at https://www.lumbeetribe.com/services or call 910.521.7861.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all tribal offices will be closed on Friday, June 14, 2024 for Staff Development.

Jacey Jacobs will represent our Lumbee People at the Atlanta Braves’ third-annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park. He is one of 50 Native American players selected from around the country to participate in a pro-style workout on Saturday, June 8, and a showcase game on Sunday, June 9. We are so proud of him! Jacey is a rising 12th grader at Purnell Swett High School. He is the catcher for the Rams Baseball Team. He was All-Conference Honorable Mention and All-County Team for the 2023-2024 Athletic School Year. He is the son of Camera Brewer Jacobs and Jason Jacobs. Congratulations Jacey! Your nation is cheering you on!!!

Come by the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex to purchase your Official Lumbee Tribe of N.C.  merchandise. We have shirts, LTNC patch,  Jibbitzs, and if you missed them, you may still get your Lumbee Tribe Bike Fest Commemorative Photo! All proceeds will support the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow. The Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex is located at 6984 NC-711 Pembroke, NC 28372. If you have any questions, please contact 910.521.7861. T-shirts - $20 OR 2 for $30 Bike Fest Commemorative Photo - $5 Jibbitzs - 2 for $5 Lumbee Tribe Patch - $8

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Inaugural Lumbee Tribe of NC Bike Fest. It was a beautiful afternoon with fun, great food, and biker fellowship. The Sound-Off competition was a great hit. Congratulations to the winners. Thank you also to Preacher Kelvin Locklear for announcing the event and to Paul Watson and his team. Thank to our staff and everyone who made this event a great success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OmSB7N4aoE

The Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) March and Ceremony which was scheduled for May is rescheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The march lineup begins at 6:00 pm at Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at 202 Main Street. The program begins at 7:00 pm at Milton R. Hunt Memorial Park in Pembroke, N.C. The event is sponsored by the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. and Native Visions Magazine. The mission of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) is to spread awareness of Indigenous women/people that have been murdered or have gone missing across the United States. Along with acknowledging murdered and missing Indigenous women/people, there is a push to provide support to the families of the victims and encourage tribal communities to come together to take a stand in support of protecting our women. Thank you to the Native Members of the UNCP Women's Softball Team for standing in solidarity with the MMIW movement.

JOIN US TODAY for for the Inaugural Lumbee Tribe of NC Bike Fest. You are invited to an afternoon of fun, great food, and biker fellowship. Join us on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 4 pm till 8 pm at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton. The event is free. The Sound-Off Begins at 5:30 pm. Plan for a 50/50 raffle. Participants may also purchase lunch and a commemorative photo, official Lumbee Tribe apparel for purchase, Sound-Off competition, Corn Hole Games and a cultural presentation.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the District 5 Annual Prospect Community Day. The event was hosted by Tribal Council members Wendy Moore and Carrington Locklear and cohosted by the Prospect Community Church, Prospect Volunteer Fire Department and Commissioner Faline Locklear Dial. Participants had an opportunity to learn about Tribal Service Information, and receive Health Checks. There was also activities for children and some amazing gospel singing, food and a great variety of vendors.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the District 7 Community Meeting on Thursday at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club. The event was hosted by Councilwoman Yvonne Dial. The meeting was very informational about tribal services, up and coming construction plans, the new tribal district maps as well as community information.