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Congratulations to the newly inducted Lumbee Health Board (LHB) members Dr. Crystal Moore, Dr. Kelsey Lowery, Dr. Cherry Beasley, and Dr. Joseph Roberts. The board was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Tona Jacobs at the August Tribal Council Business Meeting. The Lumbee Health Board will focus on a Tribal Health assessment and grant opportunities for health issues among our Lumbee people.

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Congratulations to the recipients of the United Tribes of North Carolina Community Awards; Dr. Ruth Dial Woods, Leon Jacobs, Kenny Clark, Kaylee Ransom and Dylan K. Hammonds. The awards were presented at the August meeting of the Lumbee Tribal Council. Dr. Ruth Dial Woods received the Unsung Hero Award. Dr. Ruth Dial Woods is one of the founders of Sacred Pathways, a faith-based outreach ministry that provides a safe haven for those in need in Robeson County. For 27 years, Dr. Woods supported students in the Public Schools of Robeson County as a teacher, educational media specialist, director of federal programs, and assistant and associate superintendent. In 1993, Dr. Woods became a full-time faculty member at Fayetteville State University. Leon Jacobs received the Distinguished Service to the Indian Community Award. Mr. Leon is an advocate of and within different capacities for Native People across the United States. Mr. Jacobs’ career equipped him with experience and knowledge in Economic Development, Management, Community Services, and Financial Development. Jacobs began his career as a Senior Resource Officer with the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Following his stint as a Senior Resource Officer, Jacobs became the Jackson County Government’s first Youth Court Administrator. As the Administrator, Jacobs oversaw the Court, Detention facility, Emergency Shelter for abused and neglected youth, as well as the Probation Counseling Department. From 1994 to 2007, Jacobs served as the Tribal Administrator for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. As Tribal Administrator for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe from 1994 to 2004, Jacobs assisted with the development of services and programs, culture activities, as well as a museum to protect Pequot history. Serving as the Lumbee Tribe’s Tribal Administrator from 2004 to 2007, Jacobs unfroze HUD funding, developed the first comprehensive tribal budget, as well as assisted in creating tribal organization structure. Kenny Clark received the Distinguished Service to Indian Education Award. He recently retired as the Cultural Enrichment Specialist for the Public Schools of Robeson County Indian Education Program. Prior to becoming the Cultural Enrichment Specialist, Mr. Clark served as the Dropout Prevention Specialist and as a Youth Development Specialist for Robeson County Schools. Mr. Clark has been instrumental in providing cultural activities for decades for American Indian students in Robeson County. Many years ago, he helped design and implement cultural programming for Cultural Academies as well as the Summer Enrichment Program. He is one of the most knowledgeable individuals of Lumbee Culture which is evident by his design of the Robeson County Lumbee Tour that he provides for students and adults. Not only does he provide cultural activities for K-12 students, he has also provided cultural workshops for many undergraduate students as well. Kaylee Ransom received the Distinguished American Indian Student College Award. Kaylee is majoring in Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Kaylee plans to become an occupational therapist. She recently participated in the Rural Medicine Project. She completed research on COVID-19 rates in Robeson County. She documented how the pandemic impacted day to day operations for health care providers. Her college cohort presented their research to UNC donors and medical school personnel. Kaylee will graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2022. She will be pledging the Alpha Pi. Kaylee is from the Saddletree Community. Dylan K. Hammonds received the Distinguished American Indian High School Student Award. Dylan is an intelligent young man who has demonstrated academic excellence through his commitment to his schoolwork. Dylan’s current academic records has him in the top ten percent of his class of 354 students. His recent cumulative unweighted GPA is 3.833 and a weighted 4.133. He is a member of the National Beta Club, National Honor Society and is eligible to be a North Carolina Scholar. Dylan’s stellar academic record has afforded him opportunities to participate in several programs which include: Project ACCESS at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (a STEM program), Native Education Forum at North Carolina State University (a college preparatory program), and Carolina Horizons at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (college preparatory program).

Lumbee Tribal Members join us for Lumbee Night with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Baseball Team on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Gates open at 4:00 pm. The game begins at 5:00 pm. Lumbee Tribal Members may purchase tickets for $6 by clicking the link https://fevo.me/3AtDB6D or scanning the QR Code.

Thank you to everyone who turned out tonight to the District 2 Community meeting at the Southern Spirit Community Building. Our Lumbee Council members Sharon Hunt and Gerald Goolsby hosted a very informative meeting for the community. Thank you to County Commissioner John Earl Cummings and Eric Collins for their informative presentations. Tonight our Lumbee Tribal Staff also shared information about our Lumbee Tribal Programs.

Thank you to everyone who turned out tonight to the Lumbee Tribal Council District 7 Community meeting in Rowland. Council members Nanci Locklear, Rudy Locklear, & Yvonne Dial hosted a very informative meeting for the community. Special guests District Court Judges Brooke Clark and Greg Bullard shared very important information about the work of the different treatment courts that are now available in Robeson County. Thank you to our Lumbee Tribal Staff and Administration for sharing crucial information about our Lumbee Tribal Programs

Congratulations to the “Lost Colony” cast, production team and board for a successful season. Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery and his family visited with the American Indian cast members before they took to the stage this past weekend. Chairman Lowery told the cast, “You are paving the way for the next generation of Native actors and I am proud of your success this season,” said Lowery. There are (15) fifteen American Indian cast members in the production this season. Seven of those are from the Lumbee Tribe. The “Lost Colony” Outdoor Drama season continues through August 20th in Manteo, North Carolina.

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. will host a Community Outreach event, Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10 am til 2 pm in District 3 at Rock Church of God at 2209 W Carthage Rd. in Lumberton, NC. Our Lumbee Tribe Mortgage staff will be on site to assist with Mortgage Pandemic Relief Program (MPRP) applications and program information. Applicants applying for mortgage assistance are requested to bring a picture ID, social security (all household members), proof of homeownerships and COVID-19 hardships, as well as the most recent income and bank statements (all household members.)

Thank you to all the Insurance Representatives, Tribal Council, Tribal staff, volunteers, and other organizations that were in attendance at the August 4 and 11 Lumbee Tribe Insurance Fair Information Sessions. Because of you and your hard work and assistance, both sessions were a success! Our goal for the Insurance Fair Information Sessions was to help provide our tribal and community members with valuable insurance information for them, their family, and their loved ones. We hope this event will improve the lives of the families within the community as well as relieve some of the insecurities and stress in these situations.

This morning, we are cheering on the NC State Dixie Youth Champions as they go after the NC Majors and the NC Ozones titles. The (2) two teams are playing for the Dixie Youth World Championship today. The Majors (West Robeson) play at 10:30 am and the Ozone’s (Hope Mills) plays at 11 am at Raymond Pennington Park, 500 Hornets Rd. in Lumberton. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wishes both teams the very best!

Reminder - Do you or your family lack health or life insurance? You are invited to an two Insurance Fair Information Sessions to learn more about health and life insurance options on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. The session is from 3 pm till 7 pm. The August 11th session is at the Lumbee Tribe Boys and Girls Club in Pembroke. Back to School Supplies will also be available for students (While supplies last) as well as FREE a grab and go meal.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's Mortgage Pandemic Relief Program (MPRP) and Rental Pandemic Relief (RPRP) Programs' will relocate to the Comtech Technology Park on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The new address is 78 AB Three Hunt's Drive in Pembroke, NC. The new location is closer to the Deep Branch Road side of Comtech, near Carter Pharmacy. You may apply online at www.lumbeetribe.com or call (833) 684-0592.