Tribe hosts 5 year strategic planning session to yield self-sufficiency

          The Tribal Council and Chairman of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina held a retreat and planning session on Friday, April 13, through Saturday, April 14, at the W.R. Dulin Conference Center at the Scotland Health Care System campus.
           “The purpose of the retreat was to share and hear ideas between the Executive and Legislative Branches,” said Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks, “about how to move the Tribe to self sufficiency in 5 years, and put more of our housing funds back into our tribal housing programs.”
          The Tribal Council and Tribal Chair heard presentations from the Veterans, Homeownership, Down Payment Assistance, Rehabilitation, New Construction, Asset Management, Human Resources and Tribal Finance departments.
          “In my service as a Tribal Council member,” stated District 11 Representative Linda Revels, “this is the first time the Council and the Chairman have ever had dialogue of this caliber.”
          The theme of the retreat and planning session held in Scotland County was “Responsible Stewards; Moving the Tribe Forward”. The Tribe held the conference within the tribal territory to save tribal funds, while highlighting and strengthening the Tribe’s partnership and presence in Scotland County.

         The CEO, Greg Woods(below), addressed the planning session on Saturday, “Thank you for coming to Scotland County, and thank you for the work you do here,” said Woods. “Strengthening our partnership is important because Scotland Health Care System is a non-profit community hospital where are roots run deep with the Lumbee.”
          The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is a state recognized American Indian tribe with an enrollment of over 55,000 tribal members, the largest tribe east of the Mississippi. The Tribe currently has an acknowledgement bill pending before the United States Congress.
          The Tribe receives federal funding to operate tribal programs that address the severe economic, social and housing issues facing the Lumbee people. For more information about the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, please contact Alex Baker at 910.522.2202.

Chairman's Chair

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Mr. Paul Brooks & Kevin Fitzgibbons

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Chairman Reminds President about Lumbee Plight

Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks shook hands with President Obama on his recent visit to Mt. Holly, North Carolina, and reminded the President about the plight of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

“I was really close,” said Chairman Brooks, “and he stuck out his hand, I grabbed it and pull him close, and said, ‘Remember the Lumbee’. Then the President told me he hadn’t forgot.”

Chairman Brooks was in Charlotte, North Carolina preparing for the 37th Annual North Carolina Indian Unity Conference and the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs meeting, which he also Chairs.

The President visited Daimler Trucks North America Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant to deliver remarks on American energy.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has been seeking federal recognition since 1888, and currently has legislation in both houses of Congress.

Kissell promises to fight threat to Lumbee funding

Lumbee Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks, left, and U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell are working together to acquire federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Kissell also is requesting a new GAO study regarding federal funding of state recognized tribes. During a visit to the Lumbee Housing Complex on Monday, U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell introduces himself to some tribal employees. U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell, center, tours the new Boys and Girls Club being built behind the Lumbee Housing Complex on N. C. 711 during his visit to Pembroke on Monday. The Boys and Girls Club being built behind the Lumbee Housing Complex on N. C. 711 is nearing completion.

by Bob Shiles
Staff writer for the Robesonian (to view source article)

MESSAGE FROM THE LUMBEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE (Pembroke, NC)

Due to high call volume operators maybe busy helping another client. Please be patient and call only (910.521.2843) to schedule your appointment. Remember clients are only seen by appointment.

May 2011 – As decided upon by the Lumbee Tribal Council during their monthly council meeting on May 19th , the tribal rolls will officially reopen on June 27, 2011. The Enrollment and Records office will begin taking applications on that day and will be doing so by appointment only. The staff will begin scheduling appointments on June 13, 2011. You may call (910) 521-2843 to schedule your appointment between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (excluding holidays and the archiving week, which is the last full week of each month set aside for the archival of records).

All new enrollments will have to make an appointment, regardless of age or the distance traveled. If you are an enrolled parent wishing to enroll a minor child(ren) (under 18), please let the staff know so that we may record that information, along with your enrollment number, date of birth, and the number to be enrolled. Also, if you have received a “Pending” certificate, you do not need an appointment-you will be issued a number upon the opening of the rolls. COMPLETE MESSAGE

VA Rural Health and Lumbee VA Office Team Together to Reach Vets

          Over 200 veterans attended an outreach event hosted by the Veterans Affairs Office of the Lumbee Tribe, along with the Lumbee Warriors Association and the Fayetteville VA Medical Center on Thursday, February 23 at the Lumbee Lodge Community Center in Pembroke.
          The event was held to help veterans enroll in the Veteran Affairs health care system, receive health information and find out about various services available to them. The medical center’s Rural Health Team was on site and discussed with veterans about MyHealtheVet, Homeless and Women’s Health programs, Agent Orange and the Vet Center.
          “This event and outreach services are vital for rural tribal communities like ours,” said Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks. “Transportation and other obstacles make it difficult for some veterans to obtain health care.”

The Rural Health Team’s nurse educator was also available to provide information and discuss issues such as controlling diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol levels and women’s health care. An eligibility and enrollment specialist was also on-hand to accept enrollments on site.

The Warriors Dinner was sponsored in part by the generosity of the following supporters: Papa Bill’s, Michaels, Shoney’s, Wal-Mart, Bear Claw, SoJo Gas Station and other anonymous contributors. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina operates a Veteran Affairs Office that is staffed by volunteer Veteran Service Officers and assists local veterans with obtaining veteran benefits and services. For more information about the Lumbee Veterans Affairs Office, please call 910-522-2210.

6th Annual Gift of Love Giveaway

Saturday May 5th, 2012

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NOTICE

The Lumbee Tribe of NC announces the availability of funds to nonprofit organizations to support activities that: (1) enable low-income Lumbee people to become more self-sufficient; (2) improve the lives of low-income Lumbee people; (3) partner with other service providers in order to maximize services to low-income Lumbee people; and (4) strengthen family and other support systems so that the most vulnerable of the Lumbee population is able to reach their full potential. The Tribe anticipates funding 3 to 5 nonprofits in the range of $1,000 to $8,000. Applications are available [here] (no phone inquiries, please). Applications must be returned by mail and are due to Lumbee Tribal Enrollment, PO Box 2709, Pembroke, NC 28364 on or before May 25, 2012. Funding for this effort is made available through the Community Services Block Grant.

EXCLUSIVE SAM'S CLUB OFFER

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is excited to announce an exclusive Membership offer: Tribal members will receive up to a$25 Sam's Club Gift Card when they sign up for a new Sam's Club Plus Membership or renew an existing Membership by March 31, 2013.

Print Certificate here

SCHEDULE OF TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETINGS 2012

January	Lumbee Complex
February	Lumbee Complex
March	District 12 Lumbee Heritage Elders Court
April	Lumbee Complex
May	Lumbee Complex
June	District 14 First Nations Community Center
July	Lumbee Complex
August	Lumbee Complex
September	District 11 Hawkeye B & G Club
October	Lumbee Complex
November	District 3 Soaring Eagle Community Center
December	Lumbee Complex