RSVP no later than Friday, March 28, 2025
(space is limited)

The North Caroliniana Society
invites you and your guests
to share an afternoon and evening with

Dr. Jo Ann Chavis Lowery

the recipient of the 2025
North Caroliniana Society Award
and a deeply revered Lumber tribal elder, counselor, historian, and longtime educator whose quiet grace and wisdom moves all who meet her.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

University Center Annex
UNC Pembroke Campus
239 North Odom Street
Pembroke, NC

1:00pm

Society’s Annual Membership meeting
(all welcome to attend)
President Bland Simpson., Presiding

Presentation of the 2024 Society Book Award
Presentation of the 2025 William S. Powell Award

2:00pm

Welcome

Smudging
Mr. Reggie Brewer

Prayer
Rev. Dr. Timmy Chavis

Musical Performances
Mark McKinney & Co.
Alexis Raeana

“A Woman of the Dark Water: A Pathmaker and A Wisdomkeeper”
by Dr. Jo Ann Chavis Lowery

Award Presentation
Bland Simpson, Society President

Honor Song
Mr. Reggie Brewer

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW