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The Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) March and Ceremony which was scheduled for this afternoon in Pembroke has been cancelled due to potential inclement weather. The reschedule date has not been announced. 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.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Lumbee Cultural Class/Workshop Series tonight. It was a great time of fellowship and cultural sharing. Tonight focused on Sewing 101. Participants learned beginning sewing to allow them to learn the basics and then move on to regalia making. Thank you parents, for bringing out your children to learn Native Culture. Our children made Gorgets tonight. What a wonderful way to kick off the week.

The Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) March and Ceremony which was scheduled for Saturday is rescheduled for 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The march lineup starts at 5:00 pm at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at 202 Main Street in Pembroke. The march begins at 6:30 pm. After the march, the ceremony will start at 6:00 pm in the Milton R. Hunt Memorial Park. 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.

College students who plan to apply for a Lumbee Tribe Student Housing Voucher for the Fall semester, it is almost time to apply. The application dates are July 8, 2024 through August 30, 2024 for the Fall semester. The application will be available online through the Portal link at https://lumbee.my.salesforce.com

For Immediate Release - Lumbee Tribe Celebrates Earth Day with Renewed Dedication to New Conservation Efforts to Ensure Environmental Health and Education for Future Generations Pembroke, NC (April 26, 2024) - The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. welcomed another Earth Day with new partners and a renewed commitment to plant seeds of renewal for generations to come. The Lumbee Tribe Agriculture and Natural Resources Department staff along with Tribal Council member Wendy Moore, partners from the Lumbee Cultural Burn Association, the NC Nature Conservancy, Lumbee Community Members and the Lumbee River Keeper came together on Monday at the Lumbee Culture Center to celebrate and honor Earth Day by planting blueberry bushes and Long Leaf Pine tree plugs. Both plants are native to North America and very prevalent in the Southeast United States. The blueberry bushes were planted along a new nature path that is being created to encourage physical exercise, healthy native foraging and ecological, agricultural and cultural education. The blueberries were purchased through grant funds with the goal to support healthy lifestyles. The nature path at the Culture Center is being managed through controlled burning with a goal to restore longleaf pines to re-establish the Pine Savannah's that were historically there. Pine trees were graciously donated from the North Carolina State Parks. Along with plants, signs were mounted along trails to inform and educate Lumbee people on the research which is being conducted by biology students attending UNCP. Throughout the year, students from the UNCP Biology department visit the Culture Center to conduct research and observe plants, insects, wildlife, water quality and the changes each of these make from year to year. The teams also posted signs near the power line easements to prohibit the spraying of herbicides. The signage was provided by Progress Energy to ensure new and existing native plants will not be killed due to the exposure of herbicide spraying near the power line easements. Projects like this would not be possible without partnerships and participation from the community. Through support from Chairman John Lowery, Tribal Administration, Tribal Council, the community, grant funds and partnerships, the Lumbee Tribe and the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources can dedicate new efforts to new conservation projects to ensure a renewed commitment to environmental health and education for future generations. See attached full press release Photos are new signage at Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center and planting of Blueberry bushes

Tickets are now available for the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Gala "Protecting our Past, Moving Toward Our Future," which will be held on June 29, 2024 at the Southeastern Ag. Events Center in Lumberton (1027 Hwy 74 East). The event is Black Tie and will feature live music with heavy Hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds will benefit Lumbee Federal Recognition efforts. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/events/second-annual-lumbee-tribe-of-north-carolinas-gala?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0zTm5EsItbYcjMcC3LlURAaz4OnoI7jZNj1Xie8ZzFryxji-1g9S_9Dj8_aem_AYKuAgWIyyIbVMX6-L3cFlfWYcwE62xIZm1V5ZEvo6j2JwcW2nxL8bjHr0gcT-ynbLVg518r0NURIcsMZGJSkhUr

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery's Monthly Report for March. Dear Lumbee People, In March, we welcomed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Monocchio from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to our Tribal Territory. Deputy Assistant Secretary Monocchio visited our housing development in Raynham, toured our Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, and toured one of our new homes in the Arrowpoint Subdivision. Deputy Assistant Secretary Monocchio and his staff enjoyed his visit with us as the Lumbee Tribe continues to be a leader in housing development within all of Indian Country. We are happy to announce that the Lumbee Tribe has received grant funding for the “Enlightening Native Daughters” (END) program. This program will allow the Lumbee Tribe to assist victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking by providing safety, support, intervention, court advocacy, and related services to those victims. From our tribal citizens who keep us in the loop on this type of funding, to my grant writing team, to our partners at the state level, I am thankful to everyone who played a role in bringing this funding to the Lumbee People. The Lumbee Tribe is committed to working with our partners to decrease the amount of domestic violence and to continue to help those affected. I had the honor to join our staff from the Agriculture and Natural Resources department as we planted 450 Long Leaf Pines at the Lumbee Culture Center. This effort was made possible through our partnerships with the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association, the Lumbee Cultural Burn Association, the Nature Conservancy, and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. With the planting of these trees and different grasses native to our territory, our tribe is working to ensure the continued growth of our natural resources while maintaining a vibrant Cultural Center through traditional tribal practices. On March 29th the Lumbee Tribe lost one of our elders and trusted leaders, Mr. Noah Woods. Mr. Noah was a long-time educator, a County Commissioner, and a statesman for our people, as he always represented us with dignity and class. I always enjoyed speaking with Mr. Noah, as so many knew him, and hearing him talk about his close bond with my grandma Luellen and the Bullard side of my family. With the passing of Mr. Noah, and recently of his wife Dr. Ruth Dial Woods, our people have lost a true power couple that was devoted to public service and carried out the biblical teaching of love their neighbor as thyself. Mr. Noah will be missed by all of the lives whom he touched. I love each of you, John L. Lowery

Thank you to everyone that attended the Lumbee Tribe of NC’s District 10 Community Meeting hosted by Councilman Bobby Emanuel at the Rennert Fire Department. The Lumbee Tribal Chairman and staff provided key information regarding the Cultural Center, improvements to programs allowing a smoother process for tribal citizens, the creation of the Agriculture & Natural Resources and Health & Human Services Departments, as well as services and programs that are available to tribal members. They also highlighted the current and future housing developments located throughout our tribal territory—specifically the elder village that will be built in the Rennert Community, the environmental research occurring throughout tribal territory, and the establishment of forging and nature trails. The Lumbee Tribe’s Energy Department recently assisted 62 families through the weatherization program, while the Housing Department helped 166 families receive homes through the Downpayment Assistance and Homeownership Programs. Tribal members are able to apply for services and programs on our website at https://www.lumbeetribe.com/services or call 910.521.7861.

Mark your calendar to join us this Saturday for the Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People (MMIW/P) March and Ceremony in Pembroke. The march lineup is at 6:00 pm at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at 202 Main Street in Pembroke. The march begins at 6:30 pm. After the march, the ceremony will start at 7:00 pm in the Milton R. Hunt Memorial Park. 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.

Here are photos from this very special day for the dedication ceremony for the historic marker, which was placed by the State of N.C. at Buie Mound. The marker was placed on Highway 710 near the Island Grove and Red Springs Communities. Dating back thousands of years, Buie Mound has long been a sacred place for American Indians. Buie Mound was last excavated in 1974. A panel discussion on "Mound Builders of Robeson County: Archaeology & Ancient Landscapes" was held by the Museum of the Southeast American Indian following the unveiling. Thank you to Nancy Fields Chavis, Harlen Chavis and the staff at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian, the North Carolina Indian Heritage Commission, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for their role in the process to dedicate and mark this important site for Native People across the Carolinas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYQuh1ssRnE

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina wishes Mrs. Odessa Maynor a happy 100th birthday. Mrs. Odessa is from the Pembroke and Deep Branch communities. She is the daughter of Clarence and Lillian Locklear. She lived most of her life in Chicago until she and her husband, Mr. Marson, retired and moved back to the Lumbee Tribal Territory in N.C. Mrs. Odessa is mother to Gerald and Marson Maynor, Jr. Many blessings Mrs. Maynor.

Lumbee Holdings, Inc. and Lumbee Holdings, Inc. Apprentice Receive 2024 ApprenticeshipNC Awards Winston-Salem — Lumbee Holdings, Inc. and Seth Bullard, a Lumbee Holdings, Inc. Registered Apprentice, were awarded the Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Program and Outstanding Registered Apprentice Awards Wednesday, April 17, during the ApprenticeshipNC 2024 Annual Conference. Mr. Bullard and Lumbee Holdings, Inc. were nominated for their awards by George Pate of Robeson Community College for their outstanding contributions to, and achievements in, Registered Apprenticeship. Mr. Bullard was selected as the top apprentice from across the State of NC. Lumbee Holdings, Inc. was selected as the top registered apprenticeship program from across the State of NC. As of December 2023, ApprenticeshipNC had over 9,100 active apprentices and nearly 1,400 active registered apprenticeship programs. In addition to presenting them with their awards, ApprenticeshipNC, the State Apprenticeship Agency operating under the North Carolina Community College System, premiered videos highlighting the accomplishments of the recipients. Seth Bullard is an IT apprentice for Lumbee Holdings, Inc. in the final stages of completing his apprenticeship program. ApprenticeshipNC’s panel of judges, which was comprised of apprenticeship stakeholders from across the state, chose Seth as the 2024 ApprenticeshipNC Outstanding Apprentice based on his exceptional performance, diligence, willingness to learn, and dependability. When asked why he nominated Seth, George Pate, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Robeson Community College said, “He inspires others toward excellence through his commitment to continuous personal and professional growth, meticulous attention to detail, compassion, and the way he embraces adversity.” On top of being an outstanding apprentice, Seth is also one of the first Native Americans to apprentice for a federal contractor. Seth graduated from Robeson Community College with Distinction in May 2023, earning his Associate of Applied Science in cybersecurity and network management. He has also earned certificates in Information Technology and Cisco Networking Academy. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity at UNC Pembroke. Seth was joined at the awards ceremony by his parents, Robeson Community College staff, and Lumbee Holdings, Inc. leadership. See Seth’s awards video here. Proving outstanding talent is fostered by outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs, ApprenticeshipNC’s panel of judges also chose Lumbee Holdings, Inc. as the 2024 ApprenticeshipNC Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Program based on their tremendous pride in their program, eagerness to share their apprentices’ accomplishments, and support of their apprentices’ pursuit of higher education and additional credentials. According to Mr. Pate, “Lumbee Holdings, Inc.’s program produces well-trained, reliable, driven talent that will bolster both their own workforce and support their community.” Joshua Malcolm, CEO, Lumbee Holdings, Inc., Jamie Lowery, Program Manager/Facility Security Officer, Lumbee Holdings, Inc., and George Pate accepted the award from ApprenticeshipNC staff. See Lumbee Holdings, Inc.’s awards video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_tvDzpu0NE About Lumbee Holdings, Inc.: Lumbee Holdings, Inc. was established in May 2011 with thestrategic focus of sourcing and providing the necessary services to ensure the mission successof its industry and government customers. Lumbee Holdings, Inc. is the for-profit arm of theLumbee Tribe of North Carolina and consists of a diverse family of companies serving federalagency partners around the world. With the support of the Board of Directors, LumbeeHoldings, Inc. has grown as an organization to include four subsidiaries (Lumbee TribeEnterprises, LLC; Lumbee Federal Solutions, LLC; Lumbee 56, LLC; and Lumbee SupportSolutions, LLC) each with its own distinct offerings of products and talent. Learn more aboutLumbee Holdings, Inc. here.About ApprenticeshipNC: Recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship to act on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor, ApprenticeshipNC is the State Apprenticeship Agency operating under the North Carolina Community College System. ANC works to support North Carolina employers in building and retaining an adaptable, skilled, and efficient workforce through the registration of apprenticeship programs across North Carolina. With the assistance of ApprenticeshipNC, employers develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs through structured on-the-job learning, related classroom instruction, and a progressive wage scale. Learn more about ApprenticeshipNC at https://www.apprenticeshipnc.com/ Video from both awards. ApprenticeshipNC 2024 Outstanding Registered Apprentice: Seth Bullard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_tvDzpu0NE ApprenticeshipNC 2024 Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Program: Lumbee Holdings, Inc. 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mzviyr-450