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Congratulations to Lumbee Tribal Member Bobby Clark and his family, of the Fairmont community, on their new home from the Lumbee Tribe. The Clark family received the home following assistance from our Lumbee Tribe Rehab Department. His home is part of the Mobile home replacement program, which assist families to receive another home, if their mobile home is dilapidated beyond repair. Homes in this program normally have a smaller monthly payment for the recipients. For more information on our Rehab department call 910.522.2212 or visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/rehabilitation-program

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. will be hosting Cultural Workshops every Monday of each month beginning February 20, 2023. This workshop is open to all ages and is free. Each month will focus on a new topic / skill. February's Cultural Workshop will highlight basketry/basket weaving & POWWOW Dancing/Drumming. Those interested in basketry, must register by February 17, 2023 at https://www.lumbeetribe.com/culturalworkshop (There is a max of 30 people per class for Basketry) The first workshop will be on February 20, 2023 at Southern Spirit Boys & Girls. Each workshop will be from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery is busy working on behalf of the Lumbee People as he meets with lawmakers for a second day on Capitol Hill. This follows his visit last night to the State of the Union Address as the official guest for Congressman David Rouzer, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of North Carolina. Chairman Lowery had an opportunity to interact with members of congress and hear President Biden’s address first hand. He was also interviewed with Congressman Rouzer on Spectrum News ahead of the address to the nation. “I was honored to be a part of such a historical moment to witness President Biden’s State of the Union Address. I was also glad to be in a position to advocate for our tribe as I met with many members of congress throughout the event. I want to sincerely thank Congressman Rouzer for his invite and strong support of the Lumbee Tribe.”

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. will hold a "On-Site Surplus Sale" on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Housing Materials Warehouse (located behind the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex) on 164 Clovis Drive, Pembroke, NC. The sale is open to the public. It is First Come, First Served. All sales are final, no returns or refunds Cash or cards will be accepted. Items purchased must be picked up by 4 pm on the day of the sale. The available items include office furniture, two vending machines, telephones and much more. Point of contact: Daryl Miller at 910-522-5469

Do you dream of owning your own home? Call the Lumbee Tribe Housing Department today to see what is available. Tribal members, your tribe is working hard for you. Don't go on what you heard. You won't know until you ask. - Downpayment assistance is available NATIONWIDE to Lumbee Tribal Members -Very Low Interest Rates -Low down payment required -Buy or build in one of our subdivisions -Eligible applicants may combine our down payment assistance funds with the HUD Section 184 Loan These are just a few of the benefits available to you. Scan your camera phone over the QR code to get more information. For the Down payment Assistance Program, call 910.522.5187 For the Homeownership Program, Contact: Lisa Hagins at 910.522.5476 or email her at lhagins@lumbeetribe.com

STARTING THIS MONDAY, February 6, 2023, the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Office will have new hours. The Enrollment Office will be OPEN EVERY MONDAY (excluding holidays) from 8 am til 8 pm and Tuesday - Friday 8 am til 4:30 pm, allowing you additional time to update or complete your tribal enrollment. Applicants or members must be signed in at the Lumbee Tribe Enrollment Desk by 7:30 pm. There will also be an additional Lumbee History Culture class at 6:00 pm (by pre-registration). New enrollments (18 years of age and older) must register for Lumbee History Culture Class. To register, email your name and phone number to enrollment@lumbeetribe.com or call 910.522.5468. For more information regarding enrollment, please visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment.

We send our deepest respect and condolences to the family of Reverend Harold Hunt. He passed away this week. Reverend Hunt had the vision to establish a Veterans Office within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C., and along with Larry Townsend and Chairman James “Jimmy” Goins, Hunt was instrumental in drafting legislation to begin the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office. The office opened in 2004 with Reverend Hunt as the first director. He was also a key Veteran who helped to start the Lumbee Warriors Association. He served more than 30 years of his life in service to Veterans. Reverend Hunt was a recipient of the Purple Heart, as a result of injuries he received in Vietnam. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rev. Hunt was a member of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Harold Hunt, age 73, departed this life January 31, 2023. He was born July 14, 1949 in Red Springs, NC to the late Jannie Jacobs Hunt and Saul Hunt. He is survived by his wife Carol A. Hunt. Together they have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. Siblings Larry Hunt (Carolyn Hunt) of Red Springs, Shelia Brayboy (Gene Brayboy) of Lumberton, Harmon Hunt of Lumberton, Miranda Hammonds (TR Hammonds) of Pembroke, Jeff Hunt of Fayetteville, Ledger Hunt of Red Springs. He was preceded in death by brothers James David Hunt and Herman Hunt and his niece Crystal Hammonds. His favorite things in life were God, family, church, and his community. He loved assisting any fellow veteran and being involved with his Native American culture. He obtained multiple degrees and certifications throughout his life. He was truly a jack of all trades. Rev. Hunt was also a member of NRA (National Rifle Association). He was a true farm boy at heart.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and community of Mr. Ambrose Locklear, Jr. Mr. Ambrose passed away on Sunday. He was a member of our Lumbee Tribe Four Winds Elders Group in the Saddletree Community. He also served previously as a board member of Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation. He was a friend and servant to his community. Mr. Ambrose Locklear was a member of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Mr. Ambrose Locklear, Jr., 81, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in the care of First Health Hospice House. He was born on April 21, 1941, to Virgie & Ambrose Locklear, Sr. in Lumberton, NC. He was preceded in death by both his parents; sisters, Embley Tyler, Catherine Lowery, Jolene Strickland, Mae Annice Locklear and Betty Locklear; brothers, Billy Locklear, Jerl Locklear, and Judston “Buddy” Locklear. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Robbie Locklear, her partner, Chris Pauciello, Connie Dwiggins, her husband, Chris Dwiggins, Bonnie Locklear, her partner, Candice Rose; grandchildren, Madeleine Zoll, Mackenzie Harland, and Tucker Harland; sisters, Molly Jacobs, and Christine Bullard; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Ambrose was retired from the Robeson County Health Department after 31 years of service. He was an active member at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, a former LREMC board member, and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Chairman’s Monthly Report | January 2023 Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina People of the Dark Water Dear Lumbee People, As we celebrate the beginning of the New Year, let’s also take a moment to remember the Lumbee Tribe’s 2022 accomplishments. I began my term with a focus on communication, process improvements, and outreach. We put into place a quarterly newsletter and I began writing monthly reports. Your tribal government committed to getting out into the communities and sharing information with our people. There also have been much needed improvements to a number of programs to better serve you. I am proud of these accomplishments and look forward to continuing our growth and progress in 2023. As December came to an end, our team worked closely with our Congressional Delegation, and lobbying team to pass the “Lumbee Bill” prior to Congress closing out their 117th session. We fell short in our efforts, but that will not hinder our movements going forward. As many of you know, in 1956 the United States Congress passed and President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Lumbee Act, acknowledging the Lumbee as an American Indian Tribe but denying us services. The 1956 Lumbee Act passed during a period known as “Indian Termination” when the United States was trying to “get out of the Indian business” and worked to terminate their relationships with individual tribes. Our proposed bill, once passed, will undo the termination language that has plagued our people for almost seven decades. I will continue to explore every option when it comes to reaching our goal of full federal recognition. Each year our opponents spend millions of dollars, straight from their casinos, to block our efforts. They use their money to influence decision-makers and push propaganda that call into question our rights as a tribe. We must fight back in a way that doesn’t lower us to their standards, but provides us with the leverage we need to tell our story and secure our tribe the full federal recognition we deserve. I will be visiting Washington, DC soon to begin the next steps into this new congressional term. On January 18th, we celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Hayes Pond. On that night, our Lumbee warriors came together to run the Ku Klux Klan out of Maxton and away from Lumbee Country. This year, I had the honor to do a live zoom interview with Dr. Jim Jones and Mr. Jack Lowery about that fateful night. Jack Lowery was an undergraduate student at UNC-Pembroke and Jones was a medical student at Wake Forest University, when they joined the fight to send the KKK running back to where they came from. This zoom was recorded and can be found on our Lumbee Tribe website; I encourage you to share it with family and friends. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Chairman. I love you all, John L. Lowery

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Student Housing Voucher Program is accepting applications for the Spring Semester. This program will supplement housing cost for income eligible Lumbee Undergraduate and Graduate College students attending a (4) Four-Year University/College within the State of N.C. Applications are due Friday, February 3, 2023. For more information and the Student Housing Vouchers Program checklist visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/the-student-housing-voucher...

On April 27, 2023, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will honor all Lumbee High School and College Students, who are potential 2023 graduates in the Lumbee Cords of Honor Ceremony. These cords represent this important milestone in the life of our Lumbee Students. The cords comprise the colors of the Lumbee Tribal Seal and the Medicine Wheel. This symbolism represents the four directions, four seasons as well as our sacred path. As your life moves into future directions, we wish you success and honor your accomplishments. Education is a core value of the Lumbee People. We know it is our path to success. You crossed this milestone. We want to celebrate your journey. The application, which is available at www.lumbeetribe.com must be fully completed, signed by a school counselor or college advisor and returned by March 31, 2023 by 5:00pm to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Please email or hand deliver your application to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex at 6984 NC Hwy 711 in Pembroke. (Attn: Cords of Honor)Or Email to : cordsofhonor@lumbeetribe.com Students must be actively enrolled. Enrollment Office information - 910.668.6099 or 910.521.7861 or email the Enrollment office at enrollment@lumbeetribe.com Online Application: https://forms.gle/SRvG4HcKFT3aQJXFA