Metrolina Native American Association

This Saturday we have 2 very important events that we would love the community to come out and attend.

More details can be found on each flyer.

Saturday 11AM- 1PM - CMS End Of Year Celebration

Saturday 1PM- 3PM- Metrolina Annual Community Meeting

The NC Commission Meeting will be held in Charlotte, NC and we encourage any community members who are interested and able to attend to come out and be present.

📍 University of North Carolina at CharlotteHarris Alumni Center – Tate Hall8688 Johnson Alumni WayCharlotte, NC 28223

📅 June 5, 2026

⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🕘 Please arrive by 9:30 AM

If you have any questions please reach out to us directly.

As the Lumbee community continues discussions surrounding gaming and the future opportunities for the Lumbee Tribe, a new information site has been launched to provide detailed information and resources.

We encourage everyone to take time to read through the information carefully, learn more about what is being proposed, and become informed before casting opinions or making decisions. This is an important matter that could have long-term impacts for our people and future generations.

As you review the information, we also encourage community members to think critically and write down any unanswered questions you may still have. Open discussion and informed decision-making are important, and every voice matters.

Link:

Lumbees Choose Learn more about the upcoming The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina amendment vote.

If you are unable to attend the Federal Recognition Celebration today and have any specific questions about the absentee voting process, voting in general please drop them in the comments or send us a message. We will get them answered today.

‼️Reminder MNAA will have printed applications on hand starting Monday for community members to pick up‼️

Please make sure you read the information the Lumbee Tribe Election Board page is posting. This is information for absentee ballots, and voting locations.

If you plan to attend the Federal recognition celebration this Saturday, there will be a booth with information so make sure you visit them if you have any questions. 

‼️ Metrolina will have applications printed for community members to pick up, please let us know if you need one.‼️

Contact Carly Graham
(704) 942-0765
[email protected]

We need YOUR help!

Each year, we host an annual awards banquet to celebrate our seniors, recognize our amazing advisors and awards various scholarships.

As prices continue to rise, so does the cost of our annual banquet.
This year, our banquet will cost around $7,900 😥

We do all that we do to make this a reality for our youth!

Please consider serving as a sponsor for our 2026 Awards Banquet!
For more information, please contact Leslie Locklear or Clarice Dial!

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Happy Nurses Week to all of the incredible nurses in our communities and beyond! 💙

Your compassion, strength, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed. From long shifts to comforting families, advocating for patients, and caring for others during their hardest moments, you continue to show what true service looks like every single day.

At the Metrolina Native American Association, we especially want to recognize the Native nurses and healthcare workers who continue to serve our people while carrying forward the values of care, resilience, and community.

Thank you for all that you do. We honor you this week and every week. 🩺✨

🍎✏️ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✏️🍎

Metrolina Native American Association would like to take a moment to recognize and thank all teachers for the dedication, patience, and love you pour into your students every single day.

Teachers do far more than educate you inspire, encourage, uplift, and help shape the future of our communities. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom and leaves a lasting difference in the lives of so many children and families.

We especially want to acknowledge those who continue to create spaces where Native students feel seen, valued, represented, and supported. Thank you for helping preserve stories, cultures, traditions, and voices through education.

From all of us at Metrolina, thank you for all that you do. Your work matters, and you are appreciated this week and every week.