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Today it is known as the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with an enrollment of over 6,000 and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 18th, 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lumbee Indians received national media attention for defeating the Klu Klux Klan in Maxton, North Carolina. This is also known as the “Battle of Maxton Field, at Hayes Pond.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eDec. 18th 2025 \u003c\/strong\u003ethe President of the USA signed the Lumbee Fairness Act into law. After 140 years of fighting, first for state recognition, then for federal recognition, our people, the Lumbee, finally win FULL federal recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two feathers represent the red-tailed hawk a bird that thrives on being free, free as the Lumbee people. This bird symbolizes the achievement of the Lumbee people through the years. The feather is also worn in today's traditional regalia among the Lumbee people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumbee ring continues the beautiful tradition of the pinecone patchwork design on the side of the ring. The Lumbee Indians are the only American Indian tribe to use the pinecone patchwork insignia. Lumbee women of the past wove these beautiful designs in quilts while hosting a quilting bee in their community. The distinct design derives its name from the longleaf pinecone. When looking at the bottom of the pinecone you can find the pinecone patchwork design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur footsteps follow our ancestors back thousands of years ago where projectile points, known as arrowheads (featured in the center), can be found in many communities in Robeson County and southeastern North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular top represents the Lumbee river, it surrounds us and brings us life. It is an integral part of the Lumbee people. Also, the circular top represents unity among the Lumbee people. Join us in Keeping Our Heritage Alive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner Timothy P. 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