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Health & Human Services Mission Statement Understand the health and social needs and perceptions of the Lumbee people and use this information to ensure the achievement of the Lumbee way of life. Empower the Lumbee nation and its communities to develop and maintain pathways that provide for the well-being of current and future generations. Develop collaborations with community, intertribal, state, and federal agencies that recognize the Tribe’s sovereignty in establishing and promoting the health of the Lumbee people. Vision Lumbee people will experience the health, well-being, and quality of life required to promote the Lumbee way of life for the current and next seven generations. Contact Cherry Maynor Beasley, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN Department Director Email: cbeasley@lumbeetribe.com Phone: (910)-522-5468 (Ext. 204) Bethany Chavis Executive Administrative Assistant Email: bechavis@lumbeetribe.com Phone:(910)-775-2543 Chasity Hunt Administrative Assistant Email: chlocklear@lumbeetribe.com Phone:(910)-775-2543 (Ext. 105) Jan M Lowery, MPH, Lumbee NIH iCRISP Project Program Coordinator Email: jmlowery@lumbeetribe.com Phone: (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 112) Location 3 Hunts Drive, Suite 78-A Pembroke, NC 28372

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UNCP Saturday Day Camps UNCP Saturday Day Camps Return The Project ACCESS Saturday Day Camp is a FREE camp, held at UNC Pembroke. Each camp will host 12 American Indian seventh and eighth grade students that attend the Public Schools of Robeson County. Application (PDF - requires Adobe Reader ) Applicants will select one (1) of the seven (7) dates to attend: September 17, October 15, November 19, January 28, February 18, March 18, and April 8. Students will learn about SAT/ACT test taking strategies, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields and career opportunities, healthy eating and healthy lifestyles, community needs and college and career preparedness. For additional information, contact: Myia Reyes (Lumbee), Community Engagement Specialist, Southeast American Indian Studies Program | Email: myia.reyes@uncp.edu | Phone: 910.775.4663 | Fax: 910.522.5795 | www.uncp.edu/projectaccess 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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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WHO ARE LUMBEE? LUMBEE WAY OF LIFE PAST EFFORTS ORIGINS TRIBAL SEAL HISTORY & CULTURE Lumbee Recognition lodge.jpg prospect1926.jpg 1/3 In 1885, the tribe was recognized as Indian by the State of North Carolina. The tribe has sought full federal recognition from the United States Government since 1888. In 1956, Congress passed the Lumbee Act, which recognized the tribe as Indian. However, the Act withheld the full benefits of federal recognition from the tribe. Efforts are currently underway to pass federal legislation that grants full recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The following sections detail the Lumbee Tribe's history, origins, religion, language, and education, as well as studies and efforts for federal recognition. Federal Commissioned Reports In the last century, there were numerous federally commissioned studies conducted by anthropologists, ethnologists, and historians regarding the Lumbee tribe. In 1912, legislation was introduced to the Senate to establish a school for the tribe. When the bill was sent to committee, the committee requested information from the Department of the Interior. The Indian Office sent Charles F. Pierce, the Supervisor of Indian Schools, to Robeson County to conduct a study of the tribe. Pierce reported that the state and county were providing funds to educate the 1,976 school-age Indian children. He also stated in his report that "…one would readily class a large majority [of the Lumbee] as being at least three-fourths Indian". On April 28, 1914, the Senate called for an investigation into the status and conditions of the Indians of Robeson and adjoining counties. The Indian Office sent Special Indian Agent O.M. McPherson to the county to obtain information regarding the educational system of the tribe. In his report, submitted to the Senate on January 4, 1915, he wrote: While these Indians are essentially an agricultural people, I believe them to be as capable of learning the mechanical trades as the average white youth. The foregoing facts suggest the character of the educational institution that should be established for them, in case Congress sees fit to make the necessary appropriation, namely the establishment of an agricultural and mechanical school, in which domestic science shall also be taught. In 1935, Indian Agent Fred Baker was sent to Robeson County in response to a proposed resettlement project for the Lumbee and an attempt to organize as a tribe under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Baker reported that: …I find that the sense of racial solidarity is growing stronger and that the members of this tribe are cooperating more and more with each other with the object in view of promoting the mutual benefit of all the members. It is clear to my mind that sooner of later government action will have to be taken in the name of justice and humanity to aid them. D'Arcy McNickle, from the United States Office of Indian Affairs, came to Robeson County in 1936 to collect affidavits and other data from Lumbee people registering as Indian under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. McNickle stated, "…there are reasons for believing that until comparatively recently some remnant of language still persisted among these people". Photographs taken for the Carl Seltzer 1936 Report. In the 1960's, Smithsonian ethnologists Dr. William Sturtevant and Dr. Samuel Stanley describe the Lumbee as "…larger than any other Indian group in the United States except the Navajo", and give a population of 31,380 Lumbee (from North and South Carolina) in 1960. Anchor 2 Who are the Lumbee? The 55,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reside primarily in Robeson, Hoke,Cumberland and Scotland counties. The Lumbee Tribe is the largest tribe in North Carolina, the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River and the ninth largest in the nation. The Lumbee take their name from the Lumbee River which winds its way through Robeson County. Pembroke, North Carolina is the economic, cultural and political center of the tribe. . The Lumbee people have been recognized by the state of North Carolina since 1885, and at the same time established a separate school system that would benefit tribal members. In 1887, the state established the Croatan Normal Indian School, which is today The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In 1956 a bill was passed by the United States Congress which recognized the Lumbee as Indian, but denied the tribe full status as a federally recognized Indian tribe. Federal recognition for the tribe is currently being sought through federal legislation. For more information regarding Lumbee Federal Recognition, click here. Lumbee Way of Life Anchor 3 Mary Norment in 1875 describes a typical Lumbee community as follows: …[you] leave the public road and take a foot-path leading through the woods, across branches and swamps, until [reaching] a worn fence made of pine rails, inclosing a half cleared patch of land containing three or four acres, in the center of which generally stands the Indian cabin[s]…A little distanse from the cabin will be found in the yard a well of water, or rather a hole dug in the ground … A poor, half-starved fice dog, used for hunting "possums" and "wild varmints" will generally be found inside of the inclosure … Two or three acres cleared are ploughed and planted in corn, potatoes, and rice… The bed is made on the floor (generally a clay floor) … No division in the cabin … The above picture is true of a great majority of the Indians… Winter slaughtering of animals is a tradition among the Lumbee people. Adolph Dial and David Eliades describe this tradition in "The Only Land I Know": For a very long time [Lumbees] have enjoyed hog killings as events which brought neighbors together for a day of work and fun. Pork was such an important staple in the local diet that most of the corn grown prior to World War II was fed to hogs, and most of the hogs were then butchered for home consumption. Until comparatively recently, farming was the principal occupation among the Lumbee. Adolph Dial and David Eliades describe farm life as follows in "The Only Land I Know": …[A] daily round of milking, feeding, gathering, and, depending on the time of the year, of planting, cultivating or harvesting…In earlier days a typical forty-acre farmer put about half his land in money crops, such as cotton and tobacco; fifteen acres of corn, two acres for garden vegetables and a potato patch, and three acres for hay. Past Efforts Anchor 4 Draft of the 1888 Petition In 1888, the Lumbee Tribe petitioned to Congress for recognition and assistance. The petition sought federal assistance for the tribe and for the tribe's schools. The petition was denied due to a lack of funding by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. A bill to appropriate funds for the education of the tribe's children was introduced in Congress in 1889. Similar bills were introduced in 1910 and 1911. In 1913, the Department of the Interior sent Charles F. Pierce, Supervisor of Indian Schools, to Robeson County to investigate the tribe in response to legislation introduced in Congress. Pierce opposed federal assistance to the tribe, but acknowledged their Indian origins. (See Education for more) In 1914, the Secretary of the Interior was directed by the Senate to investigate the tribe and report any findings to Congress. Special Indian Agent O.M. McPherson was appointed to make the trip to Robeson County. His 252-page report covered the Tribe's history and current situation. More bills were introduced to Congress in 1924, 1932 and 1933. Finally, in 1956, Congress passed the Lumbee Act, which recognized the tribe as Indian. However, the Act withheld the full benefits of federal recognition from the tribe. Legislation was introduced to Congress in 1988 to provide full federal recognition to the tribe. The Congressional Research Service reviewed the 1956 Act at the request of the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs and concluded the following: The 1956 Lumbee legislation clearly did not establish entitlement of the Lumbee Indians for federal services. It also clearly named the group and denominated them as Indians. Without a court decision squarely confronting the issue of whether the 1956 statute confers federal recognition on the Lumbee, there is insufficient documentation to determine if the statute effects federal recognition of the Lumbees. It is, however, a step toward recognition and would be a factor that either the Department of the Interior or a court would have to weigh along with others to determine whether the Lumbees are entitled to federal recognition. Again in 1989, bills were introduced in both houses of Congress to grant full federal recognition to the tribe, but neither were passed. In the United States House of Representatives, H.R. 898 was introduced on February 25, 2003, by Congressman Mike McIntyre of North Carolina. On that same day, it was referred to the Committee on House Resources. An executive comment was requested from the Department of the Interior by the committee on March 10, 2003. The Committee on House Resources held a hearing on H.R. 898 on April 1, 2004. In the United States Senate, S. 420 was introduced on February 14, 2003, by Senator Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina. On that same day, it was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing on S.420 on September 17, 2003. On October 29, 2003, the committee held a business meeting to discuss the bill and voted to move the bill out of committee so that it may be voted on by the entire Senate. Origins Anchor 1 The Lumbee are the amalgamation of various Siouan, Algonquian, and Iroquoian speaking tribes. The earliest document showing Indian communities in the area of Drowning Creek is a map prepared by John Herbert, the commissioner of Indian trade for the Wineau Factory on the Black River, in 1725. Herbert identifies the four Siouan-speaking communities as the Saraws, Pedee, Scavanos, and Wacomas. (Note: Drowning Creek is presently known as the Lumber River, and flows through present-day Robeson County. Many Lumbee people also know it as the Lumbee River.) In 1754, it was reported that there was an Indian settlement consisting of 50 families located on Drowning Creek. That same year, North Carolina Governor Matthew Rowan proclaimed the county of Anson a "frontier to the Indians". Drowning Creek formed the border between Anson and Bladen counties and the settlement was located on the Anson side of the border. In 1771, a convicted felon by the name of Winsler Driggers was captured "near Drowning Creek, in the Charraw settlement" (South Carolina Gazette October 3, 1771). This mention, along with no evidence that a new settlement was established or the old settlement was abandoned, confirms that the settlement on Drowning Creek in 1754 was a Cheraw settlement.

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!

SERVICES & PROGRAMS Veteran Services Mission Statement The mission of the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office is to provide safe, sanitary and decent housing to enrolled members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Program Overview: A variety of important benefits and services are available to veterans and their families from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. The Service Officer can assist individuals in applying for: VA Home loans Down-Payment Assistance VA health care benefits Service-connected disabilities Vocational rehabilitation and employment Pensions Certificate for home loans Burial and memorial benefits Dependents and survivor benefits and healthcare Appeals of VA claims decisions Order military records and medals We will maintain the highest ethical and moral standards by providing a service through which our society can express its gratitude to the men and women who continue to pay the price of our nation’s freedom. NEW LOCATION Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office P.O. Box 2709 204 West 3rd Street Pembroke, N.C. 28372 Telephone (910) 522.2210 Alternate number (910) 521.7861 Housing Department Mission Statement This mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Department is to provide affordable, safe, and sanitary housing options for eligible Lumbee Indian families in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. Program Overview Rehabilitation Services – The Rehabilitation Department provides service for repairs, renovations, and/or replacement of existing sub-standard housing conditions for qualified low income tribal members. The rehabilitation program is designed to eliminate sub-standard conditions that address health and safety housing issues. Contact Information: Bradley Locklear, Housing Director Phone: (910) 522.5161 Email: bslocklear@lumbeetribe.com Janice Locklear, Housing Director HD Administrative Assistant Phone: (910) 522.5161 E-mail: jllocklear@lumbeetribe.com **Applications must be completed at The Lumbee Tribal Administration Building. Applications for Housing accepted daily Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.** Department of Energy Mission - Dept. of Energy The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy (DOE) is to serve as a service institution for American Indian families in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties by addressing household heating and cooling issues through safe, healthy and educational initiatives. Program Overview Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEP)- The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEP) provides families and individuals with cash benefits toward their household heating and cooling source, the payment is sent directly to provider on their behalf. Contact Information Patrick Strickland, Manager Department of Energy Phone: (910) 522.2206 E-mail: pstrickland@lumbeetribe.com Download LIHEAP Application Low Income Home Energy Program Rehabilitation Program Down Payment Assistance Program Home Ownership Program New Construction Program Emergency/Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance 37 Stock/Elders Housing Program Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Anchor 8 Housing Application Housing Checklist Homeless Veterans Program Transitional Housing Program / Assets Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program Community Center-Rental Application The Student Housing Voucher Program All COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL applications must be completed and returned to Mr. James Jones at the Tribal Office. Tribal Enrollment ENROLLMENT AND RECORDS OFFICE Tribal Rolls are CLOSED for NEW Enrollment, Accepting Updates Only. For information, call: (910) 521.7861 or visit our office at: 6984 NC 711 West, Pembroke Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records is to uphold tribal sovereignty and execute responsibilities of tribal enrollment as dictated by the Constitution of the Lumbee Tribe. The office seeks to preserve for all time the Lumbee way of life by maintaining vital records provided by and for tribal members. In doing so, the office is in keeping with the tribe’s desire to honor our ancestors and provide for future generations. The Enrollment and Records office is regulated by CLLO-2010-0121-01 An Act to Provide Tribal Enrollment Ordinance. This ordinance is in accordance with Article II of the Lumbee Constitution. To qualify for membership with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (new or updating), applicants must have biological descent from one or more persons named on the tribe’s baserolls and maintain historical or present day contact. The rolls will close thirty (30) days prior to any Special or Regular Election (typically held in November) and will remain closed thirty (30) days after or until certification of the election. For more information regarding the enrollment process, please follow the links below: Youth Services Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Youth Services is to inspire youth in Indian Country, through cultural enlightenment, to realize their full potential regardless of their circumstances and to become caring, responsible tribal members. Program Overview The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Boys & Girls Clubs are open to all youth between the ages of 6 to 18 for a nominal membership fee for the school year and the summer session. The club hours during the school year is 2pm-6pm and in the are summer 8:30am-5pm. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will strive to: Promote Unity Provide a "Positive Place for Youth" Have an environment where youth are able to celebrate life accomplishments with peers Teach and promote cultural activities in the communities Utilize the elders and other role models from the communities to teach the youth life long skills. Contact Youth Services for more information. Dr. Rose Marie Lowry Townsend Youth Services Manager Phone: ( 910) 775.9071 Onnette Jacobs, Administrative Specialist Phone: (910) 775.9071 Ruth Cihla Receptionist Phone: (910) 775.9071 Tangelina Jarry, Assistant Manager Tips & Recommendations New Enrollments Recertification / Replacement Cards Fees Anchor 9 2019 Office Closures Youth Services Details Employees / Staff Vocational Rehabilitation Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is to provide vocational rehabilitation services to any tribal member with a disability living in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. The objective of the program is to prepare for, obtain or retain gainful employment. It is our goal to improve the quality of life for tribal members with disabilities. Program Overview The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation program provides vocational rehabilitation services to any tribal member with a disability living in the tribal service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, or Scotland Counties. If you are a tribal member suffering from a physical disability, anxiety, depression, other mental health issues, substance or alcohol abuse, learning disabilities, trouble with hearing and/or vision, or other emotional/behavioral disabilities you may be eligible for services. A tribal member may also qualify if he/she feels the disability affects their ability to attain or maintain employment. Celeste Hunt - Program Director Terri Hunt - Administrative Assistant (910) 521.4220 NEW LOCATION 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West P.O. Box 236 Pembroke, NC 28372 Vocational Rehab Details Anchor 10 Forms & Applications FAQ's Enrollment Definitions Anchor 7 The Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center Location : The Lumbee Tribe Cultual Center 824 Terry Sanford Drive Maxton, NC 28364 Reopen Date and Hours Coming Soon Admission:(CASH ONLY) $2 - Anyone with an Active Tribal Card $3 - Anyone without a Tribal Card OUR MISSION It’s the goal of the Lumbee Tribe Support Services to provide clients with services that will enhance a healthier mindset and the skills to maintain a drug-free life. WHAT WE DO We have certified Peer Support Specialists and trained First Responders that will connect with clients in establishing post-overdose counseling. The Peer Support specialists will provide culturally sensitive services to assist clients in their recovery and retention of sobriety. SERVICES Needs assessments with clients will be completed for; referral to. Community Resources Supportive services for individuals going through recovery process. Talking Circles Share our truths with others in a safe and inclusive enviroment. Outdoor Activities Gardening & Fishing to help in establishing healthy habits. Native Herbal Healing Our clients will be introduced to using herbs as an alternative to prescription medication. Pow Wows Pow Wows provides an opportunity for us to meet and dance, sing, socialize, and honor their Lumbee culture. Cultural Enrichment Cultural Enrichment enables us to learn more about the ideas, beliefs, and traditions of the Lumbee people. Location: 204 West 3rd St. Pembroke, N.C. 28372 Celeste Hunt - Program Director Kayron Maynor - Program Manager For more information please call: 910-316-1671 or 910-316-3057 Project 3C A partnership between the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Public Schools of Robeson County, and Robeson Community College Project 3C is a $3.6 million dollar United States Department of Education, Native Youth Community Program (NYCP) four-year grant awarded to the Lumbee Tribe to: provide American Indian students with experiences and skills necessary to: develop their self – efficacy; increase congruence between their interests and career choices; and broaden their college and career opportunities in STEM. Families and tribal communities will also be empowered to provide a supportive and informed environment that promotes student choice, success, and career exploration. Please connect to links below for more information or contact: Lumbee Tribe Project 3C Director, Rita J. Locklear (O) 910-522-2215 Transportation to College and Career Class The grant assist with Transportation cost for Native American students to attend classes if necessary to Robeson Community College. The Public Schools of Robeson County coordinates this process. College and Career Class Textbooks The grant assist with Textbook cost for Native American students to participate in College and Career Ready classes if necessary with Robeson Community College. The Public Schools of Robeson County coordinates this process. Project ACCESS Director - Rita J. Locklear Phone: (910)522-2215 Project 3C UNCP Lumbee Tribal Support Services Project 3C RCC

The Lumbee Tribe’s tribal seal (the “Tribal Seal”) is a trademark owned and safeguarded by the Lumbee Tribe. It is important that we maintain high and uniform standards with respect to our trademark, since the public closely associates the Tribal Seal with the Lumbee Tribe. Accordingly, any commercial use of the Tribal Seal requires advanced permission from the Lumbee Tribe via a trademark license agreement. To obtain our permission, please email us at trademarks@lumbeetribe.com and describe your intended use with your enrollment number. We will evaluate your proposal and reach out to you if we wish to negotiate a formal agreement authorizing your use. If you come across a third party using the Tribal Seal, and you question whether that use has been approved by the Lumbee Tribe, please email us at trademarks@lumbeetribe.com and identify the potentially unauthorized usage. Your vigilance and assistance will help us maintain the strength and integrity of the Tribal Seal. For a description and meaning of the Tribal Seal, please click here. Tribal Seal

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