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Congratulations to our very own Mr. Reggie Brewer for winning 1st place in the 9|9 Native South Art Exhibit. Congratulations also to all the other winners and honorable mentions in the exhibit. Check out these amazing works tonight at the opening reception from 6-8:30 pm at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

On Saturday, September 17th, Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery and Tribal Administrator Ricky Harris will host a meet & greet and informational session at the Baltimore American Indian Center from 11 am till 2 pm. The center is located at 113 S. Broadway in Baltimore. Chairman Lowery and Tribal Administrator Harris will also visit South Broadway Baptist Church on Sunday, September 18, 2022. We hope our Lumbee families in the Baltimore and Washington areas will come out to visit and learn more about available Lumbee Tribal Services.

Our Lumbee Elders are getting a jump on the beginning of fall with a gift of sweet potatoes. The Lumbee Housing staff recently distributed sweet potatoes to seniors at the ten (10) Lumbee Tribe Housing developments across the four-county Tribal Territory. The potatoes were donated by a community group. Chairman John Lowery had an opportunity to speak with some of our elders while helping with the distribution. Sweet potatoes are a staple in many favorite Lumbee dishes including tarts, breads and just baked by themselves throughout the fall and winter.

Is your Lumbee Tribal enrollment expired or expiring soon? Update this week and you could be eligible to win this “Enrollment Goody Bag Package.” Updating early could help you avoid long lines. If you update your enrollment Monday, September 12- Friday, September 16th, your name will be entered to win. The goody bag includes a shirt, tote, 2 cups, lanyard, fan chapstick, as well as disinfectant wipes! Each week over the next 3 weeks, Lumbee Tribal Members who update your enrollment will be registered to win a variety of goodies! Because of the upcoming Lumbee Tribal Elections, the Lumbee Tribe of NC’s Enrollment Office will close on October 14, 2022. The Lumbee Tribal Rolls are mandated under Lumbee Tribal Law to close 30 days prior to any tribal election. The Tribal Rolls will re-open 30 days after certification of the tribal election. Without an updated enrollment, you are unable to vote in the Lumbee Elections. An expired enrollment card may also delay services if you need help. Our Enrollment staff is available to assist with enrollments from 8 am till 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Lumbee Culture Class, which is for new members applying for a new enrollment, is offered Monday through Friday at 10 am and 1:30 pm by registration. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment or call 910.522.5468.

Congratulations to all of the riders on a successful Wounded Knee Memorial Run in August. As the Wounded Knee Memorial riders thundered onto the Massacre site, they carried flags representing their respective Tribal Nations, including the Lumbee Nation of North Carolina, the Potawatomi Nation of Shawnee Okla homa, the Iroquois Nation of New York, Kul Wicasa from Lower Brule, the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, the Oglala Lakota Nation, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. The goal of the run is to preserve the memory of the innocent Lakota People who suffered and died in the massacre on December 29, 1890. Here is a nice article about the ride.

The Fayetteville Woodpecker’s Game is cancelled due to rain & wet field conditions. Unfortunately the field conditions are not safe for the players and so the game will be cancelled. There are 2 options for everyone with tickets. 1. Tickets can be exchanged for tomorrow’s game if you would still like to come. 2. Tickets purchased online may be refunded. We will put out information on how to refund tickets which were purchased online.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of former Lumbee Tribal Council Member Mr. Roderick Locklear. Mr. Rod passed away on September 6, 2022. He will be remembered for the difference he made in the lives of our Lumbee people over the past 50 years. Mr. Rod worked as a federal employee in Washington and Maryland before returning to work in his tribal community. In 2001, he was elected on the first Lumbee Tribal Council. He represented District 17. He was also a founding member of LRDA (Lumbee Regional Development Association) and continued to work as the LRDA WIOA Project Manager. Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery worked with Mr. Rod over the years in the workforce arena and said he always appreciated his expertise. “Mr. Rod was a good man and never hesitated to share his knowledge about our history and tribal programs. He will be truly missed,” said Lowery. Mr. Roderick Glenn “Rod” Locklear was born February 1, 1939 and departed this life Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rev. Clarence Eden & Mrs. Annie Lizzie Oxendine Locklear; brothers: Mr. William Caster Locklear, Mr. Lock Brantley Locklear, Mr. Robert L. Locklear, Mr. Clarence “Ted” Locklear, Mr. Joel Garth Locklear; sisters: Ms. Annie St. John, Ms. Gracie L. Griffin and Ms. Gerlene Locke. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mt. Airy Baptist Church with the Revs: Kelvin Locklear, Dr. Mike Cummings, Adrian Hammonds and Steve Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Airy Church Cemetery. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years: Mrs. Ruth L. Locklear of the home; his sons: Mr. Roderick Glenn Locklear, Jr. and Mr. Clarence Eden Locklear II both of Pembroke; three granddaughters: Mrs. Jessica “Tori” Troxel(Nick), Ms. Drew M. Locklear both of Indiana and Ms. Sydney L. Locklear of Florida; four great-grandchildren-whom he adored: Lyle J. Troxel, Lauren A. Troxel, Laine A. Troxel and Lily V. Troxel; brothers: Mr. Bundy R. Locklear and Mr. Timothy A. Locklear both of Lumberton; sister: Mrs. Vera Malcolm of Pembroke; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his fur friend: Lucky. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mt. Airy Baptist Church. Obituary https://locklearandsonfuneralhome.com/mr-roderick-glenn.../

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery recently met with the presidents of the 16 Lumbee Elder Groups. Chairman Lowery gave the elder group leaders recent updates on tribal programs and services as well as a Federal Recognition update. He also opened the floor for discussion around issues and items important to the Elder Groups. The 16 Elder Clubs are located across the Lumbee Tribal Territory in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. For more information about the Senior Solutions program or if you are interested in joining a elder group in your community, please call Sylvia Harris at 910.775.2543 ext 116 or 910.374.9923 or email sharris@lumbeetribe.comLumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery recently met with the presidents of the 16 Lumbee Elder Groups. Chairman Lowery gave the elder group leaders recent updates on tribal programs and services as well as a Federal Recognition update. He also opened the floor for discussion around issues and items important to the Elder Groups. The 16 Elder Clubs are located across the Lumbee Tribal Territory in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. For more information about the Senior Solutions program or if you are interested in joining a elder group in your community, please call Sylvia Harris at 910.775.2543 ext. 116 or 910.374.9923 or email sharris@lumbeetribe.com

Our Lumbee Boys and Girls are having a fruitful week this week as they learn about Lumbee Culture while making Chaney berry Necklaces. The children in the after school program with the Hawkeye Boys & Girls Club began their Chaney berry necklace project this week. Chaney berry necklaces are a traditional art form of Lumbee People. The berries are harvested from the seed or burr of China Berry Tree or what our people call a Chaney Berry Tree. The children are learning not only about how the beads are prepared from the burr, but also are incorporating stories about the four tribal colors of the Lumbee Tribe. This cultural class will be taught to children at all the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club centers.

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery is perfecting his throw as he prepares to throw out the first pitch Saturday evening at the Lumbee Night with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Baseball Team game. Gates open at 4:00 pm. Chairman Lowery will throw out the first pitch at 4:45 pm. The game begins at 5:00 pm. Come join us for this special event on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Lumbee Tribal Members may purchase tickets for $6 by clicking the link https://fevo.me/3AtDB6D