After being medically


advised to install a ramp and handicap accessible


bathroom, the elderly couple realized their fixed social


security income would not be enough to begin all the necessary repairs for their home. Even with a love


offering from their church they still faced an uphill battle. Fortunately, one of their


church members attended a community meeting lead by their tribal council member and tribal Chairman John Lowery. There, they learned that housing services were available to eligible tribal members to rehabilitate their home. The couple was able to apply for housing services with the Lumbee Tribe’s housing department. After they were determined eligible or services, a tribal


with the Lumbee ribe’ housing department. After they were determined eligible f for services, a tribal


representative visited the home for a home assessment. There, it was discovered that the old home was built on pillars that were spaced too far apart, which was the standard for the time and age of the home, but not up to current code. The roof’s shingles were worn beyond the 25 year useful life. The bathroom doors and vanity did not allow for handicap accessibility. The tribe’s housing department was able to install a ramp and remodel the bathroom to include a 36 inch door and walk-in shower as these repairs were medically necessary. After a wait on the Tribe’s


families who had applied prior to this family and in similar circumstance received assistance, they were able to


rehabilitation waiting list, while families who had applied prior to this family and in similar circumstance received assistance, they were able to


have their floors repaired with added piers and floor joists, as well as a full roof


replacement that included all new 30 year architectural shingles.


Now that the home is department so special.


restored to a safe and sanitary condition, not only is their quality of life improved for this elderly Lumbee couple, but it carries on the legacy of the “home-place” and is once again there to serve as a gathering place for the whole family. Carrying on the legacy and preserving a home for possibly future generations is part of what makes working in the Home Rehabilitation Program of the Lumbee Tribe’s housing department so special.


Miss Indian North Carolina is Recognized at Lumbee Tribal Council Meeting


The Lumbee Tribal Council and ribal Council and


Tribal Chairman John Lowery honored Miss Indian North Carolina, Jayla Locklear in November for her extraordinary representation and


ribal Chairman John Lowery honored Miss Indian North Carolina, Jayla Locklear in November for her extraordinary representation and dedication to the Lumbee Tribe and all state tribes. District 9 Tribal Councilman Dewey McNeill presented Jayla with a beaded Eagle feather on behalf of the Tribal Council. The feather was beaded by Mr. Reggie Brewer. Chairman Lowery also presented her with a pottery award. The council also honored her with a standing ovation.


This year, Jayla has represented all N.C. tribes with honor and dignity. As Miss Indian NC, Jayla represents the eight state and federally recognized tribes and 4 urban Indian organizations in N.C. Her platform is “Speak Up & Speak Loud, Stand up Against Bullying”. Jayla is majoring in biology at UNC Pembroke. She hopes to attend medical school. Jayla is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of N.C.


Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery, Tribal Councilmen Dewey McNeill and Bobby Emanuel present Jayla Locklear with a beaded Eagle feather and an award for her representation of her Lumbee Tribe.


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