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' " J L ' ? T ( THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE BlfflR ? ?' I I IP BH HP t VOLUME I NUMBER 39 2Sc PER ?OP* THUtSDAT, UHUM M, tm *?a?? i i ?7\ ??? ??>? I *' JIM CHAYIS MEMORIAL AND BRANTLEY BLUE PORTRAIT UNVEILING HIGHLIGHTS OF INDIAN HERITAGE WEEK CarneDLockJear, organizer of the effort to erect the historical marker in honor of "Mr. Jim" Is shown holding a picture of him beside the marker in hb honor. [Elmer Hunt photo| Pembroke--The celebration of Ir-ii.n Heritage Week continues tlw>tu> I .day. it tias been a week ot great excitement with various activities coordi nated by the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs in the N.C.> Department of Administration. A. Bruce Jones is executive director of the Indian Com mission. On Friday the local Robeson County Indian community will honor two late and beloved Indian leaders: James E. "Jim" Chavis and Brantley Blue. A historical marker will be erected in front of the PSU campus in honor of the late Jim Chavis. American Indian educator, religious leader and defender of human rights. "Mr. Jim" as he was affectionately known was a close associate of the late Joe Brooks, another outstanding Indian leader'who was instrumental in the development of the Red Banks Settle ment and in obtaining federal recogni tion for the famous "22," who were determined to be "one half or more Indian blood in the 30's." This was under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Chavis was considered the spiritual mentor of many, including many of those instrumental in the Indian activ ism that swept the county and state in the early 70s and was the forerunner of much of the progress made by Indians recently on the local, state and national levels. He was also the recepient of the Henry Berry Lowry Award in 1975 and was the first Indian appointed to the Governor's Council on Aging. Chavis died in 1979. The historical marker was the brain child of Carnell Locklear who organized the effort and will offer brief remarks when the marker U officially opened to the public hnday morning at lu:CK) a.m. in front of Old Main on the PSU campus. Chavis was a strong advocate ? of saving Old Main too, and was in the 'vanguard of every Indian movement of ithe last 60 years. He was 84 years old iwhen he died. Special guests will be his widow, Mrs. Edna Chavis, and a number of his children and relatives and friends. BnuitJey Blue On Friday. September 26. 1980 at 10:30 a.m. the Lumbees will hold a memorial for Brantley Blue in historic Old Main at Pembroke State University, Pembroke. North Carolina. A portrait of Brantley Blue will be unveiled to hang permanently in the Indian Museum. Brantley Blue was a friend to all Indian people and an advocate for the rights of Eastern Indian peoples not living on federal reservatons. Brantley was the first Indian to serve on the U.S. Indian Claims Commission. He constant ly challenged with his question "WHat have you done for your people today?" Contributions for this Memorial Por trait may be sent to: Kenneth R. Maynor, Executive Director, Lumbee Regional Development Association. Inc.. P:0. Box 68, Pembroke. NC 28372. The unveiling of the Brantley Blue Portrait which will hang in Old Main will be at 10:30 a.m. The painer is Craig Locklear, a staff member of the Indian Education Project of the Robeson County Schools. Blue died in 1979. Attending the Open Heaae were, front row left to rlghti Pete Jacob*, Mayor of Pembroke, NC; Helen M. Schelrbech, director of the Indian Information Office; Kenneth R. Maynor, LRDA'o director; and *taff member* |second rnw left to right | Shoha Hunt, Pam DeRensts, Severeo Kern*, and Andrena living on federal reservation*. Thit program operate* under the au?pice* of the Lumbee Regionah Development 1 Asaocialion. The *taff, under the' direction of Dr. Helen M. Scheirbeck,. 1 Scott, LRDA'a ImMm Education Dtroc tor. Third row loft to rights Bod Loddoor, vice cholri? of tbo LKOA board of dbocterei Daphsc BorwaM, staff memberi J sola M. Locfclear, dlroctor of LRDA'a Native American Center far the Aria.1 (Brace Barton will monitor the activities of the legislative and esecutive branches of ine federal government and'alert Eastern Indians about happenings which affect them. ? 'Unity & Brotherhood9 Theme of Indian Information Office's Open House Some of thooe attending the open honae of the Indian Information Office In Washington, D.C. an shown (left to right] Kenneth R. Maynor, eiecndve director of Lambee Regional Develop ment Association| BIO HriBett, Commis sioner af Mian Affairsi Janie Maynor Lock! ear, director of LROA'e Loin bee River Native American Center for the Artat and Tom Oiendlne, the director of the office of information In the Bureau of Indian Affairs. [Brace Barton photo] MIM Cm?f Is IMmni KM.I * ' Mm J mm MM, a ftmmr Mm LmMm m? MM Mm tte* w4mm >lw mlmm? mimm m m0mm >m|lli iiiMj. i Mm Mnapbm I ? Unity and brotherhood was the theme of the Indian Information Program's Open House September 18, 1980. Some 150 Lumbees and friends of Eastern Indians joined together that day to "Bless the office and dedicate it to the service of Eastern Indians not living on federal reservations." Lumbees from the great Washington area. Virginia and Maryland came to meet the current Miss Lumbee, Brigette Brayboy, and our own Miss Utah and former Miss Lumbee. Jean Bullard, and Sherry Jacobs. Indian Princess from the American Indian Study Center in Baltimore. Welcoming remarks were extended by Adolph Dial, chairman of the Board of Directors of LRDA, and Roderick Locklear, vice chairman of that board, and Pete Jacobs. Mayor of the Town of Pembroke. A special Blessing Ceremony was conducted by Lucille Dawson. Narragansett. and Chief Whitecloud. Iroquois/ Eskimo. Enter tainment throughout the evening was provided by noted Lumbee singer Willie Lowery. Among Indian groups attending the Open Houe were members from the Baltimore Indian Center. Montgomery County Indian Education Program. Porch Band of the Alabama Creek, and the Penobscot. Passamaquaddy. and Mailsee Indian tribes of Maine. Federal officials in attendance inclu ded Commission of Indian Affairs , William Hallett. staff from the office < of Indian Education, the Department of Labor. Education. Health and Human Service*. In addition, congressional staff members from the House and Senate stopped by to join in the occasion. Also stopping by for a visit was Louie Bruce, a former C ommission eraf Indian Affair* and a close friend of the late and beloved Brantley Bine. outreach effort to Pastern UdhM*^ # PEOPLE t A ND PL A CES AND THINGS CHAVIS SWORN IN AS PEMBROKE POST MASTER . - - - - M ^ a JAa Fmzjkamn - - U9?K23S Sthflfe ' ?? I mmmmmmmt ? Surrounded by relative* and friend* and town official*, Pro*peel native Doaey Chavi* waa sworn h* Monday awah| at the po*tn*a*tet for the Pembroke office. Chavb baa been on the job ?tace July 26 when hi* appointment waa announced. Formerly a letter carrier ? r i with the Laariaharg Paat Office, Chavla la aaihd la the former Shirley O i ill i aadtfaey have ooe daagbter. They atteal Island Grave Baptist Church. Ceadactlag the awaarlag la Fayettevllle Dlatrlct Office. Annexation Dominates Public Hearing PEMBROKE-The public hearing call ed by Pembroke Monday night was to consider a request from Jesse Oxen dine. a Pembroke property owner who is considering building an office complex in the town. He has requested an amendment to a town ordinance which requires a ten feet area to the rear end of any proposed business. The council turned the matter over to the planning board and asked th-m to report back to the council with a recommendation. ...But the poasble annexation af the West End Ana dominates session As usual a large contingent of residents from the proposed West End area the town is considering annexing was present to speak against the matter. In spite of the expressed opposition to annexation by a seeming majority of the west end residents, the town council adopted a resolution of intent to annex the area at Monday night's meeting. The council set a public hearing on the matter for November 3 at which time residents of the area will be allowed to more fully express their reaction to the intent to annex. The town also decided at Monday night 's meeting to use Lumbee Bank aa the depository for their Community Development funds. PLATE SALE There will be a chicken and barbeque plate sale held at Sandy Grove Baptist Church. 4 miles northeast of Maxton. from 9 a.m. until. Sept. 26. 1980. The pastor is Rev. Smith Locklear. The homecoming is scheduled to begin Sept. 28. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Plates are priced at $2.50 each. GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION Monday. September 29. 1980, at 7 p.m.. at First United Methodist Church Girl Scout Registration will be held. All girls are welcome. Parents need to come with the girls. Leaders are needed. If interested, pleased come or call 521 9092. PLATE SALE Burnt Swamp Baptist Church, on Route 4. Lumberton, will have a plate sale consisting of barbecue and chicken. Friday. October 3, from II a.m. until 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go to the church building fund program. FREE GLAUCOMA SCREENING A free Glaucoma screening will be held at Mohr Plaza Senior. Center on Monday. September 22. The center is located on 400 Fairmont Road in Lumberton and the visual screening hours are 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. Call 739-8176 for additional information or transpor tation. REVELS APPOINTED TO INDIAN COMMISSION Mr Ronald RtvtU hat batn appoint ltd aa a mtmbtr of tht N.C. Commlaalon of Indian Affalrt by Oovamor Jamat B. Mum. Jr. Mr. Rtvtla oa* twom In on lapitmbtr 19. 1990 by loptrlor (onn Jndft Htnry MtKinnoa Jr. In lombtnon. C rtartd by ibt (/antral Aiatmbly in 19'I, ibt t momHm** la a atait afonty doalgnod to raapond to th? nooda of Indian paopit throughout North Caro lina Tho CooMitaaton worta to incrooao poraoo rottoral ? aortal taf rt hptooa IfPWWWIi RovoN N amptoyad at ? probation/ porola offloor with tho North CaroHoa t ? Department of Correction. Ma haa keen At iivpIv iwvolvott in 11 vit iflaift, havtnp aerve4 aa a paat proaMw af Mm Wtitiietree Jayeaee ape HiiImh af *w41ntAtfi ^ ||^ fHf morth ( Mr. Reeeta reatfae M ft. PM* ?* Ma arifc. NacMaa mi mm, keaaie. . . ? , - I - I
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