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Project IndigeCHOICE has exciting news about our camps to share! Camps are now open for registration! Let's discover and explore together by signing up for our FREE camps. The student must be rising K-11th graders. Space is limited—camps will be first come, first serve. For more information and to register, please visit https://indigechoice.lumbeetribe.com

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Enrollment and Energy departments will be closed on Thursday, April 6th for training.

Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated in the Special Olympics 2023 Games today at UNC Pembroke. Thank you to all of the volunteers who made today special for the athletes. More than 200 athletes were on hand to compete at Grace P. Johnson Stadium. This is the first time the event has been held since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Also thank you to the Harpers Ferry Baptist Church Brotherhood for awarding and cheering on all of the athletes today. All of the athletes are winners.

You are invited to the District 8 Community Meeting on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm at Union Chapel Community Baptist Church at 4148 Union Chapel Road, in Pembroke, NC 28372. The meeting is hosted by Tribal Councilwoman Kathy Hunt. The community event will include • Tribal Services Information • Community Information • Special Entertainment Lunch Will Be Served

You are invited to the District 9 Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Four Winds at 1073 Rennert Rd, in Lumberton, NC 28360. The meeting is hosted by Tribal Councilman Dewey McNeill. The community event will include • Tribal Services Information • Community Information • Door Prizes Dinner Will Be Served

The Eighteenth Annual Southeast Native Studies Conference opened the first day today at UNC Pembroke. Tribal Chairman Lowery brought the greetings this morning and welcomed the participants. He encouraged the researchers to study and tell about Lumbee History especially during times such as when the Lumbee Tribe was federally recognized during the era of Indian Termination as well as contemporary stories of the foundation and beginnings of the current government. The conference has researchers, students and participants from throughout the Southeast. The presentation topics look at Native Literature to environment issues. The purpose of the Southeast Native Studies Conference is to provide a forum for discussion of the cultures, history, art, health, and contemporary issues of American Indians in the Southeast. The conference serves as a critical venue for scholars, students and all persons interested in American Indian Studies in the region. The conference continues through Friday at Old Main.

The Lumbee Tribe Rehabilitation Housing Program is accepting new contractor applications for the following trades: General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC. The Rehabilitation Program accepts applications for new contractors twice a year ONLY. Any American Indian contractor who would like to place their name/business on the Qualified Bidders List for the Lumbee Tribe Rehabilitation Housing Program must submit an application by mail or by the drop off box at the Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC 711 in Pembroke, NC 28372. Address submissions to the attention of Jessica Jones. Applications must be received by 3 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023. For applications or additional questions, contact Jessica Jones at 910.522.5466 or jljones@lumbeetribe.com

Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Teams Up with Amazon Pembroke, NC (March 29, 2023) - The Lumbee Tribe is excited to announce that we have teamed with Amazon Business to provide our Lumbee Tribal Members additional support and access to Amazon’s wide product selection. Lumbee Tribal Members may receive Free Amazon Prime Accounts. This includes AWESOME BENEFITS such as free 1-2 Day shipping, 40 million more items than Amazon.com, and higher discounts. To participate, you must be an actively enrolled Lumbee Tribal Member. If you wish to take advantage of this new benefit, please visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. www.lumbeetribe.com website and fill out the corresponding form with the below information before 4/30/2023: Full Name: Tribal ID#: Personal Email: Once you go online and register then please look for further information to come through your personal email around the middle of May 2023. ** All Tribal ID #’s Will Be Verified Before Access Is Granted LUMBEE TRIBE EMPLOYEES – WHO ARE ALSO TRIBAL MEMBERS Please use a personal email. “@lumbeetribe” accounts will not be accepted. Please note, the Tribe Prime Account does not include Prime Video, if you wish to retain Prime Video on your personal account, please use a different email than you currently use for your other Amazon account. Questions? Contact (910) 521-7861

Today, the Lumbee Tribe and Chairman Lowery welcomed home Randy Brown as he dropped by the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex to complete his enrollment. Brown is a Special Teams Coach for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. He also spent 12 years as the mayor of Evesham Township in New Jersey. Randy visited today with his first cousin Pamela Dimery. They are the grandchildren of Preacher Zimmie Chavis of the Bear Swamp / St. Annah Community. Randy's grandmother Edith is Preacher Zimmie's daughter.

Join us for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Inaugural Gala, "Protecting our Past, Moving Toward Our Future” on July 1, 2023. With your sponsorship, we will increase our efforts toward full federal recognition, acknowledgment and benefits, which will make a difference in the daily lives of our elders, children, and community. The event will be held at the 402 Event Center, 402 Pine Street, Lumberton. The sponsorship packages are listed below. Make checks payable to LNTP - Lumbee Nation Tribal Programs, Inc. For more details, call Belinda Brewer at 910.522.2219.

You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Dreamcatcher Raynham Administrative Office and playground dedication on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The office is located on 72 Culture Drive in Rowland, NC.

Congratulations to all of our Lumbee award winners who received awards, scholarships or recognition at the United Tribes of North Carolina 2023 Unity Conference this weekend. Mr. Dwayne Hunt was the Lumbee Veteran recognized for military service. He served in the United States Army - Sergeant First Class in Afghanistan . Congratulations to Dr. Jo Ann Chavis Lowery who was recognized with the United Tribes Distinguished Service to the Indian Community Award as well as Kaylee Chavis who received the Distinguished American Indian High School award. A number of our Lumbee students also receive scholarships which included Natalie Evington, Hallie Scott, Ava Jacobs, Kaylee Chavis, Lahna Sampson, Jayla Locklear, Jayda Smith, Nathanaeal Jones, Hannah Locklear, Brice Chavis, Katerina Lesane, Kelly Locklear and Ayden Sky Bullard. Congratulations to children and staff who submitted their artwork during the art show. We also had a number of Lumbee Tribal staff that participated in panels as well as presentations on housing.