Meadows Indians Historic Youth Tee
Designed by The Fundraising Committee

This shirt honors a powerful moment in our tribal history. In 1958, Mrs. Leon W. Anderson, then 71 years old and known in Halifax County as a respected historian and genealogist, testified to the long-standing presence of our people with the words:

"All my life, I've heard mention of those Indians up in The Meadows."

Her statement came seven years before the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe received reaffirmation of our sovereignty in 1965. It stands as proof that our identity as Indian people was already known and acknowledged by those around us—long before it was formally recognized.

The front of the shirt features the Meadows Indians logo on the left chest, representing pride, heritage, and connection to the land. The back carries Mrs. Anderson’s quote as a tribute to the generations who lived, loved, and persevered in The Meadows.

This design is more than a shirt. It’s a marker in history, a reflection of pride, and a reminder that our story didn’t just begin with recognition—it began with community.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or Honduras

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!