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Congratulations to the Lumbee families who received keys to their new homes this afternoon. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. held a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon to open its newest community “DreamCatcher Arrow Point”. The rental community has twelve homes, which are located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex in Pembroke, NC. As a part of the ceremony, the first 6 families received keys to their homes. The DreamCatcher communities included homes built on three different sites throughout the Lumbee Tribal Territory. These communities were built with funding from the Golden Leaf Foundation, a HUD Title VI Loan and NAHASDA Funds. Thank you to everyone who worked on this housing community to make these homes a reality for these families.

REMINDER--You are invited to the District 5 Annual Prospect Community Day TOMORROW, Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm at the Prospect Fire Department. The event is hosted by Tribal Council members Wendy Moore and Carrington Locklear. Cohost include Prospect Community Church, Prospect Volunteer Fire Department and Commissioner Faline Locklear Dial. Come on out for Tribal Services Information, Health Checks, Children’s Activities, Gospel Singing, Food, Arts and Crafts and much more.

You are invited to the District 5 Annual Prospect Community Day on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm at the Prospect Fire Department. The event is hosted by Tribal Council members Wendy Moore and Carrington Locklear. Cohost include Prospect Community Church, Prospect Volunteer Fire Department and Commissioner Faline Locklear Dial. Come on out for Tribal Services Information, Health Checks, Children’s Activities, Gospel Singing, Food, Arts and Crafts and much more.

All offices of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday.

The pool at the Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center will be open on Monday, May 27, 2024 for the Memorial Day Holiday from 12:00 till 6:00 pm. We will post the regular summer schedule later this month.

c as we honor and remember the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The service will begin at 11:00 am. The Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center is on Terry Sanford Drive in Maxton, NC.

Thank you to NC Child and Robeson State of the Child for the opportunity to share how the Lumbee Tribe of NC committed to improving the lives of the children in Robeson and surrounding counties. Our staff participated in a community wide NC Child Meeting. NC Child and Robeson State of the Child are partnering in the effort to help as many children reach their full potential in the North Carolina and Robeson County. Through research, surveys, and interviews, they are able to create a County Data Card that advocates for children, parents, as well as companies that are ultimately affected by children’s’ parents. Some staggering research shows that: Poverty reduction is a powerful way to improve children’s lives. In 2022, almost 20,000 were reported living in lowery income homes and below the poverty line. The lack of child care available impacts a child living in poverty; in that, if the parent is unable to find suitable child care, they are forced to leave the workforce to care for their child(ren). 150,000+ parents are not able to work due to child care issues. Robeson County’s early prenatal care access is improving, but it is not necessarily translating into positive birth outcomes. Robeson’s share of kids living in poor homes has not changed drastically over the last six years. There are fewer kids that are considered proficient in reading in 3rd grade in Robeson County than before the pandemic. Robeson county has a higher child abuse assessment rate than the state of NC, but better outcomes of kids’ experiences in the welfare system. In recent news in the government, there has been a decoupling of private tuition payment rates from subsidized child care market rates, child care subsidy rate increase passed via S20, brief extension of child care stabilization grants, and a tri-share pilot (splits costs between worker, businesses, and the state.)

Three Lumbee Tribe Representatives Complete Leadership Development Program at Campbell University Buies Creek, NC - On Friday, three esteemed representatives of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina have successfully completed the yearlong American Indian Leadership Development Program at Campbell University's School of Education & Human Sciences. The program, hosted in collaboration with the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, aims to foster the next generation of leaders within the state's American Indian communities. Tribal council members Mr. Dewey McNeill (District 9), Mr. Rudy T. Locklear (District 7), and Mr. Alex Baker (District 13) participated in the rigorous year-long program designed to enhance leadership skills and promote a culture of collaboration among tribal leaders. Mr. McNeill, who serves as the Tribal Council Speaker, Mr. Locklear, the Constitution and Ordinance Chairman, and Mr. Baker have all shown exceptional dedication to their roles and communities. North Carolina is home to the largest American Indian population east of the Mississippi River. The leadership program, is a critical initiative aimed at supporting the development of effective and visionary tribal leaders. By equipping participants with practical leadership skills, the program ensures the continued growth and strength of Native Nation Building efforts across the state. The American Indian Leadership Development Program continues to be a vital resource for empowering tribal members, fostering unity, and enhancing the governance of American Indian tribes in North Carolina.

Thank you to everyone that came to the Lumbee Tribe of NC District 12 Community Meeting, hosted by Councilman Larry Soles. The meeting was held at Evans Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department. The Lumbee Tribal Staff provided key information regarding the services and programs available to tribal members as well as the creation of the Agriculture & Natural Resources and Health & Human Services Departments. The Health & Human Services Department, in conjunction with UNCP and other community members, have created a Lumbee Tribe Health Assessment aimed to see and collect the health needs of our Tribal Community. The survey can be completed by clicking the link: https://uncp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YagDZAv0HeyjNI. The Agriculture & Natural Resources Department (ANR) is currently working on conservation efforts at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center and Maxton Pond to improve and restore the wildlife and agriculture in the respected areas. A new nature path has been created to encourage physical exercise and healthy native foraging at the Cultural Center. Tribal members are able to apply for services and programs on our website at https://www.lumbeetribe.com/services or call 910.521.7861.

For Immediate Release Lumbee Tribal Administration and Ag Department Staff Visit the White House to Look at Opportunities for Rural Communities Washington, DC (May 17, 2024) - Tribal Administrator Ricky Harris and Lumbee Tribe Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Manager Larry Edwards traveled to Washington DC this week following an invitation from the White House to participate in sessions at the Rural Communities in Action event which serves to lift up opportunities for rural communities. The sessions gave Harris and Edwards a chance to interact and hear from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, White House Staff, USDA Staff, US Senators, as well as other community leaders from across the nation as they spoke about rural issues like labor, infrastructure, healthcare and building economy. The meetings allowed the attendees to gain better knowledge of federal grants and programs available. The "Rural Communities in Action" event welcomed a small, select group of rural leaders from across the nation with a goal to showcase significant investments and initiatives in rural America by the Biden-Harris administration, including the American Rescue Plan, bipartisan infrastructure legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Rural Partner Network, among others. Edwards said the meetings allowed him to see the enthusiasm of the federal staffers and their desire to make a change in rural communities. “One of the big things that was echoed throughout the day was that you don’t have to leave home to make a living,” according to Edwards. “They stressed the importance that if someone wants to live in rural America, that they should be able to do so and make a family.” The White House event also spotlighted success stories from rural leaders and provided a platform to recognize individuals making a positive impact through partnerships with the administration via the new White House Rural Initiative. “In the afternoon, we had small group breakout sessions and that allowed us to discuss issues we face here at home,” said Harris. “We shared how one of the big items we are tackling is the Housing crisis across our tribal territory, but it also allowed us to tell our story about continued efforts and focus on full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act, which has been a goal of Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery and the Lumbee People.” ---------------------------- Additional Background The Biden-Harris Administration launched the Rural Partners Network (RPN), a new whole-of-government effort led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to transform federal agencies into partners with rural communities and Tribal Nations. This initiative, which will bring the federal government to rural America, holds great promise for the future of rural communities and Tribal Nations. Attendees were invited to participate in a new whole-of-government effort to transform the way federal agencies partner with rural communities and Tribal Nations to create economic opportunity. New federal field staff will be placed in states and Tribal Nations to help local leaders navigate and access the federal resources they need to build a strong and vibrant community. The federal government will go to the rural American with the first cohort of 5 states to begin by the end of May. North Carolina will participate in the second cohort soon afterward.

Senior Ms. Lumbee Pageant tickets are on sale now at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke. Please join us on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm for one of the best events during Lumbee Homecoming. See your reigning Senior Ms. Lumbee, Edith Jones, as well as co-emcees, Preacher Mike and Sister Quae Cummings. Tickets are $15, plus tax. To purchase tickets or more information call 910.521.6361 or visit https://www.uncp.edu/resources/gpac/special-events-and-activities/senior-miss-lumbee?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Ts2lH2RFW_8gFd0-spWka9n2OJhEyoiFRkfYtazh57esFAKwebBUjsr8_aem_AcHQdlIwqZwFhiAfixI_OnbxeyhqY06EXQWkjonPilMVfuKR-B1bhXwgseq7jMgoFq2SglBYGRFV1-bRgz9tCNvV