Dr. Leslie Anne Locklear is the Co-Chair of the North Carolina Native American Youth Organization, a Program Coordinator at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke where she trains American Indian teachers and administrators to go back in American Indian schools, as well as a College and Career Advisor for high school Native Youth. She also co-authored a children’s book with Ms. Christina Pacheco titled, It’s Lumbee Homecoming Y’all! Nakoma’s Greatest Tradition (Lumbee Children Stories). Tune in to this special episode of There is Power in Your Story to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month and the beauty of Lumbee culture.
by Dr. Leslie Anne Locklear (Author), Christina Pacheco (Author), Raven Dial-Stanley (Illustrator), Evynn Richardson (Illustrator)
Join Nakoma, an 8 year-old Lumbee boy, as he takes us on the journey of his favorite tradition, Lumbee Homecoming. The book follows Nakoma as he takes part in a weekend of food and fun with his Grandma Etta Ann and Uncle Jerry. Nakoma’s story illustrates the popular tradition of Lumbee Homecoming that takes place in Pembroke, North Carolina, home of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Through the eyes of our youth we see the value of grandma’s, golf carts, and grape ice cream!