The Lumbee Housing Complex welcomed Old Main STREAM Academy’s 4th - 7th graders on Friday.

The Lumbee Housing Complex welcomed Old Main STREAM Academy’s 4th - 7th graders on Friday. Tribal staff led the students on a tour of the ‘Turtle,’ where they were able to observe the important work being conducted for Lumbee Tribal citizens.

Following the tour, Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery and staff shared the story of the American Indian Flute. The students had the opportunity to witness Chairman Lowery play the flute for them. In addition, they were able to learn what Chairman Lowery’s day-to-day operations look like as Tribal Chairman of the largest tribe east of the Mississippi as well as his staff. The Lumbee Tribe of NC hopes to continue to engage with students from local schools to share what the Lumbee Tribe is doing to support its’ citizens.