5 Levels of Expert Lumbee Knowledge

Explore different levels featuring topics like Lumbee authors, significant firsts, and more through our Four Directional #MedicineWheel with #Creator in the Center, representing harmony in the universe. The levels are East, South, West, North, and Center:
Dive into this Lumbee Edition of interactive trivia! Challenge your knowledge and discover the rich tapestry of Lumbee culture and history, from legends and traditions to delicious foods and ancestral roots.

Are you a Lumbee know-it-all? Join the fun and see how much you truly know about us! This series welcomes both Lumbees and the general public to enjoy, learn from our heritage, and participate in our cultural events.
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Educators and museums can find these videos to be invaluable resources for engaging and empowering others through Lumbee education. Come and get to know our Lumbee community—let's celebrate our culture together! 

EAST
​Red Skill Level 1

  • GAME. Basic introductory Lumbee or American Indian facts. 
  • For non-Natives or those unfamiliar with Indigenous Peoples. 
  • Did you know that “Honey Bees” are not native to America? 
  • Yet, Bee pollinators are critical to life and to us lumBEEs. 

SOUTH
​Yellow Skill Level 2

  • GAME. Foundational Lumbee information that every Lumbee knows.
  • This series offers grounding Lumbee facts and takes only 5 minutes to play.
  • Ideal for Lumbee know-it-alls and those who think they are!
  • The Turtle represents Mother Earth. Each video has 13 questions, as Turtles have 13 shells on their back - a sacred number also representing 13 moons in a year.

WEST
Black Skill Level 3

  • GAME. This next-level Lumbee trivia heightens awareness and teaches lesser-known aspects our Lumbee culture. 
  • Designed for Lumbee individuals and those eager to learn something that they didn’t know that they didn’t know.
  • The Hawk’s shrill encourages us to listen for truth.
  • The Hawk is the part of the mascot for the Lumbee’s Tribal University the University of NC at Pembroke. #BraveHawks

NORTH
White Skill Level 4

  • GAME. This highest level of Lumbee knowledge covers history, politics, leaders, and influential authors.
  • The Eagle flies highest carrying messages and prayers closest to the Sun and the Heavens.
  • Perfect for those thinking at a higher perspective level.
  • Grab the opportunities available at the Eagle level!

CENTER FIRE
Center Skill Level 5

  • GAME. Focuses on Indigenous wellness, healing practices, and spiritual teachings.
  • CREATOR is the center of the circle, embodying spiritual elements we cannot see with our eyes.
  • Creator sustains us from within the perfect center of the sacred medicine circle.
  • This center is the source of creation, where all life began.