' i E CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE -1 m) Judge Jack A Thompson issued a ruling in the ease of The Lunibec Tribe of Cheraw Indians \s l.RDA This ruling by Judge Thompson was nol a clear cut \ iclor> for either side According to the ruling, the motion brought b> the Tribal Council to declare the groupasthc governing body of the Lumbcc Indians was denied How ever, the motion filed by LRDA to dismiss the ease was also denied In the lawsuit the Tribal Council also claimed Jhat LRDA's use of the name LumbccTribc constituted a trademark infringement. In other words, the use of the name Lambcc Tribc.by LRDA was being done without the consent of the Lumbcc people, and further its unauthorized use of the name of the Lumbcc Tribe and its sclfdcsignationas the tribe's governing bod) arcltkclv to con fusethe public and funding sources The suit slated this action would result in injur) and damage to the Tribal Council's atilhoritx to receive federal and stale grams This point was denied to the tribal council and won b> LRDA The agent) LRDA. nun continue to appl) for and receive both federal and stale monies to prov idc sen ices to the Lumbcc people The defendant in the matter. LRDA also filed a motion to dismiss the Tribal Council selaim for relief for unfair and deceptive trade practices. This motion was allowed. The court did not agree with thcTribal Council that L RDA has deceived the general public and funding sources bv holding itself out as the representative of the l umbcc Tribe In making its argument lor dismissal of the case I R DA argued th;H the Court had no jurisdiction over the matter or persons This point was denied b> the Judge However ai press lime LRDA had filed a new motion requesting the court to alter or amend the July 3D order ou the grounds that (he cv idcncc was insufTicicnl tojustify the court's conclusions, especially as it relates to the court'sdcmal of their motion to dismiss the matter The significance of this order is the fact that neither parly the tribal council or LRDA. was declared by the Superior Court of Robeson County to be the governing body of the Lumbec tribe Further this ruling will leave the case open for trial at a later dale where substantial cv idcncc will have lobe presented in order for the judge to issue a final decision in this matter Little Miss Lumbee visits Pemberton Place Nursing Center Shoivn Above is Little Miss Lumbee, Angelica Marie Chavisat Pemberton Place. Angelica danced and sang some hymms for the residents. She later visited some of the residential rooms and performedfor those unable to attend. The residents enjoyed her visit and her Bible scripture recitations. In the picture above is Angelica with her great-great uncle James Oxendine. Angelica is a member of the Mission Church and attends school at Union Chapel Elementary. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Marie Oxendine and the Rev. and Ms. Oracly Chavis of Pembroke. "Black Elk Speaks" to be presented by Indian Summer Grouo Black Elk Speaks What docs he say? A group of Native Americans called "Indian Summer group'' will be putting on a drama that will give Black Elk. a Lakota Medicine Man. an opportunity to speak to humanity Native Americans have a unique story for the human race and this is an excellent window for an audience to look into the souls of Native Americans. Black Elk. asa Lakota Medicine Man. has served as a bridge for Native Americans of the past to Native Americans of the present He was alive as a young boy at the Battle of the Little Big Horn and he was a young man at the time of Wounded Knee He opened and closed doors to the beginning and end of an Indian era. The play itself. "Black Elk Speaks, ' looks at the Indian prospective from si x di Acre nt v iews of Native Americans It is well worth your tic to listen to the voices of the past as they give a clear M historical prospect in c of the oppression of the Native Americans Indian Summer Group is a wonderful example of Native American ingenuity and talent Local Indian talent coming together to produce a most outstanding statement of Indian eloquence Black Elk hada message for all of us. The cast is working hard to put on a number one production with excellent showmanship and drama production Not only do the performers have a vision of using the Adolph Dial Amphitheater but it will be most fitting that Ihcdrama be performed at the North Carolina Indian Cultural Center Tickctsarc $5 per person and the performance will be Saturday night. August 24 and Saturday night. August II Performances begin at 7:30 p m Call 521-1861 for further information (Photo and text by Joe Red Buffalo) Indigos Cafe & Bakery Now Open in Pembroke Indigos Cafe & Bakery is now open in I ho old Hardee's Building on Highway 711 East, across from UNC-f The new business, a combined effort of Carol) n Coronado Karen Coronado and Vanessa Coronado. now has an alternative in eating out that offers a variet) menu w ith great health) selections Five years in the making. Indigos is the brain child of the Coronados with Karen spcarlieading the venture They arc specializing in homemade cuisine with selections that arc bilked fresh and served daily The bakery goods arc Tlavorful and highlights some of the best baking talent in the state Indigos carries cinnamon buns made from scratch, as well as other delicacies, including fruit turnovers, cakes: pics, cream pulTs. eclairs. Napolians. cheese cake. hr"\\ nies. and they w ill also prepare special orders They ha\ ca \ aricly ofbagels. croissants burrilos. fresh salads. Yakilaori chicken breast oil roll cappaeola ham. grilled sirloinsleak. smoked turkey roast beef, shrimp burger stufTed baked potatoes, pasta, tostadas. lamalcs qncsdilla Beverages include Indigos House Coffee. Flavored Co (Tec. Espresso. Cappuccino. Flavored Cappuccino. Fruit Cups and more The only way to find out about Indigos is to come by and experience the taste for yourself Indigos can be reached by calling 521 -<)55<) to order ahead or time and for take out orders Hours of the new business arc: 6:00 a.m.9:00 p m Monday-Wednesday 6:00 a m-1100 p m.-ThursdaySaturday They will be closed on Sundays It is a definitely an experience in eating delight (Text and photo by Joe Red Buffalo) Open House planned at Pembroke Middle School Pembroke Middle School will hold open house for the 1906-97 school \ car on Sunday. August 18. Ia996 front 4:00-6 (KIP.M. Student and Parents will be able to pick up schedules and meet the faculty & stafT Open House planned at Pembroke Elementary Pembroke Flcmentary s Open House Will be held on Tuesday August 20. 1006 The hours will be front 9:00 a nt.-I I OO p nt and 12:00 p.m.00 p nt All parents arc cordially invited to attend \Say you read 1 it in Carolina Indian Voice. To subscribe [call 521-2826 ^ ? . iV Robeson County SOS Summer Activities . Summer camp ended with a bang on Angus! 2 Tor twenty-one students who attended summer campal Pembroke Middle School's Support Our Students Program These sludentsand si s adults spent the day at Discover) Place in Charlotte in\ cstigalion space (ravel and scientific technology The day ended with an ice skating session at Eastland Mall. Earl icr during camp they visited the NC Correctional liistitulc'in Lumbcrton. canoed tfle Lumbce River, and rode the waves at ale Wav es WatcrPark in My rtle Beach. Also, students were-visildd bv our " .7! ' 1. . ; / 4' .' local Democratic Congressional Primarv winner Mike Mclntvre Students received: in-.depth information about ll\e operation of our state and national government's. Words such as veto. o\ crridc constitution, checks and balances took added definition under Mr Mclntyrc's skillful presentation For their communitv service project, the students collected seventy-fiv e hundred pennies that will be used to buy personal items for life residents of Pemberlon Nursing Center in Pembroke The Support Our Students program is sponsored by Robeson County Communities In Schools UNCP Scholars Named PEMHROKt Three students I from Robeson Count) hits been nnnied Chancellor's Scholars at the I Jniv crsil\ of North Carolina at Pembroke for the academic year Carissa M Cunimings. a senior from Red Springs High School is the daughter of JcfTcry and Carol June Cunimings of Red Springs She plans to major in biology (prenicdicinc) LisaM Mitchell, a senior from l.umberton High School is the j daughter of George Scott and | Sylvia Pale of Rowland Shcplans to major in communicaliv'c arts (communications/broadcasting) Capujene Thompson a senior from Purncll Swell High School is i Ik daughte r of Rogcr and Chest inc Thompson of l.umberton She plans to major in biology Chancellor's Scholars at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke receive $1,000 a year to attend UNCP. This almost covers the full expenses of a student living on campus with a full-meal plan Chancellor's Scholars lake special courses, do a Master's type thesis, and receive special honors at commencement Shoney fs sponsors All-Indian Pow Wow NASHVILLE. Term.. Augusl 8 Slionev's. Inc sponsored the 28ih Annual Mid-American All-Indian Center Inicriribal Po\\ Wow in Wichita. Kansas on July 2(i-28 The Pow-Won which is the largest in Kansas attracted more than 5.000 participants and spectators to the Sedgwick Counts Park in Wichita. The three-day celebration featured do/ens of exhibitions of traditional dances and songs. L.arry Sellers/ who plays'' Cloud Danci ng"' on the CBS television show "Dr QuinnMcdicinc Woman'' was the celebrity guest '' Shoncy s is proud to support an event with such a wonderful heritage." said C Stephen Lynn, chairman and CEO of Shoncy's. a key role in promoting awareness of Nati\e American culture and traditions" The chairperson of the 2Klh Annual MAAK Intertribal Pow Wow was. Sue Seal publisher of the While Buffalo Ga/clic in Wichita The MAAK princess for I')% was Candacc Da\c of the Yakima. Caycsc. Walla Walla. Kiowa and Comanche tribes The Chief Satanta Descendants from Oklahoma scr\cd as co-hosis for the Pow-Wow Shoncy s Inc operates and franchises more than 1.500 restaurants in 14 states, including . Shoncy's Restaurants. Captain D's. Fifth Quarter Restaurants. Pargo's and BarbWirc's Stcakhouscs Headquartered in Nashville. Tenn.. Shoney's. Inc is a publicly held company traded on the New York SHN FAchnnpculldcrthL'nibo1 Winners of the Tiny Tot contest at the 2Vth annual MAAH' PowH 'ow ttvre a\eanleil Shoney Hears from Shoney's Restaurants. IndianSummcr Group, Robeson County's only Native American Performing Artist and Actors Association presents, John Nichardt's critically acclaimed "BLACK ELK i SPEAKS" Saturday nights, August 24 and August 31, 1996 at the Adolph Dial Amphitheatre on the site of the NC Indian Cultural Center, Terry Sanford Drive ofl US Hwy 74 west of Pembroke,