Native American Resource Center:
"Sharing History and Culture"
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by Ctmmrt Brmykoy
The lodiaa Education ??"*??
Centes is ft component of the Title V
program of the Public Schools of
KobnoQCoiaty. The Censer is locraed
?the historic Pembroke High School,
the first Indie* high school in the
Hate. Also boused mere is the lndisn
Education Program. The Resource
Center collects sad preserves artifacts
relstivs Native American history end
culture. The Center is visited by the
10,000 Native American students in
the school system and is dedicated to
during local Native American history
ivith the students, as well as the many
other visitors who come by.
The huhan Education program hes
developed a curriculum on Indian
history. This program also includes s
fwwpniiwr for adult In
xfatitinii cultural classes an held at
the Resource Center four deyss week
"This is pert of ourorogram designed
to encourage students to stay in
school," said Hays Alan Locklear.
Director of the Center, as well as
instructor of cultural arts and crafts.
"We are not only encouraging Indian
students to stay in school, out also
working with those who have dropped
out in the hope that they will return."
The curriculum , called a skills
text, is available at the Resource
Center.
Locklear, is a native of the Union
Chapel Community. The 30-year-old
L urn bee-Che raw is the son of Hayes
Locklear Jr. and Mary Louise Chavis
"I have been doing Art since hi?i
school,** LockJcar
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wten I met Mn. Lucy J?a Oxaadhe
(of Lurabee Am aod Crafts). She
taughtmetodobeadwork. Iguessshe
started the fire "
i /w-Ufy cootmaad. "The person
who helped are to become known at
an artists and waa my biggest to was
mis Adore Clark We traveled all
ovet the oaat coast to powwows and
festival. I also leaned* lot front her
sons, Tony and Cochise Clark They
abt me about myself aa an Indian
introduced me to artists and crafts
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Locklear takes his work vary
seriously. "If a person wants to learn
am and crafts, I am always willing to
teach them what I know. That is the
Indian way. We share knowledge
That is why I enjoy directing dw
Resource Center. It is an opportunity
for ane to share the history of my own
people with many people."
Ucklear has traveled throughout
North^Caro 1 ma^ teaching and
groups at powwows, stale fcnctioos,
etc.
His work is available for purchase
at the Guilford Native Art Gallery in
Greensboro,. Daystar's in Southern
Pines; at the PSU Native American
Resource Center; at pow wows;
festivals; and private shows.
"Being a Native American artist
has given me the opportunity to travel.
c^trisrinA2u?u7>ss!ci
Nampsom Chavia, and the late Hays
1 ?Mnr Sr and the tee Pfcodie
V-oodellLockJear.
Lockter leaned a lot from his
thsi
younger Indians should always listen
rasped and honor the elders.
Pnor to comma to the Resource
Center at director in 1992, Lockiear
served m Arte Administrator for the
Uailed Tribes of North Carolina, and
later served as Cultural Arts
Coordinesor for the North Carolina
Indian Cuhuml Center. A graduate of
Pembroke State University with a BA
degree in American Indian Studies,
i /wirt?1 fools that his experience is
invaluable in his position as curator/
coordinator of the '**"
Resource Center and Indian Art
Gallery.
"I really enjoy my work," he said,
"and feel that I am provhkng a much
needed service, not only to the Native
American population, but to the
general public aa well "
"Our history is unique and
glorious. We are a proud people, aad
I enjoy sharing my knowledge with
others," he continued. The Resource
Center isopen from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m
Monday through Friday. The focility
is also used for community, non
political, meetioKS. For further
information, Mr. Lockiear can be
reached at 919-521-1881.
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Traditional Fire Cememony to be part
of Lumbee PowWow October 1-3
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The Lum bee-Cher aw Elders Council will conduct the Traditional Fire Ceremony
each morning at Snn Rise during the Lnmbee Tribe's Annual Old Style Dance Festival
and Pow Wow. The ceremony will be conducted each morning, October 1, October 2,
and October 3, at Sun Rise. The Traditional Fire Ceremony which Is a traditional means
of blessing the dancers, elders, and those in need of a blessing, will also be conducted
prior to each grand entry and at any other time durimg the day there is a need. The Fire
Keeper will be there to aid anyone in need of a blessing. The Fire Keeper will be there
24-honrs each day during the pow wow.
Elders from other tribes are encouraged and welcome to attend and participate in the
ceremonies.
Photos ofsome of the arts and crafts on display at the India* Education Resource Cornier
include: above, right, a tobacco pomnch and chima berry necklaces by local craft****} to
the left is a wood carved maks a*d cor* husks dolls; Below, right, is a photo of souse of
the pottery o* display; show* left is a haud crafted hair ornament; a dream catcher a*d
a medicine wheeL
^ Photot ky WUd Turkey. Amenderefis by Hoys Ala* LocUoor.
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Elder* tad Traditionalists from
other tribetaod group* are encouraged
to submit news releases about
happening*, gatherings, powwows,
what is happening with elders and
children Keep them noocootroversiai
and nonpolitical. Submit articles to:
Carolina Indian Voice. PO Box 1075.
Pembroke. NC 21372.
The Carolina Indian Voice is
interested in the happenings among
the other tribes, nations, and
organizations.
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