The issue of the propriety of using terms and images referring to Native Americans as the name or mascot for a sports team is a topic of public controversy in the United States and in Canada, coming into prominence as part of the Native American civil rights movement originating in the 1960s.
Since the 1960s, there have been a number of protests and other actions by Native Americans and others targeting the more offensive use of such names and images, as well their use by the more visible professional franchises—such as the Cleveland Indians (in particular their "Chief Wahoo" logo); and the Washington "Redskins" (the term "redskins" being defined in most American English dictionaries as 'derogatory slang').
The issue is often discussed in the media only in terms of 'offensiveness', which tends to reduce the problem to one of just feelings and opinions, and prevents a fuller understanding of the history and context of the use of Native American names and images, and the reasons why use of such names and images by sports teams should be eliminated. Social science research says that sports mascots and images, rather than being mere entertainment, are important symbols with deeper psychological and social effects. The accumulation of research on the harm done has led to over 115 professional organizations representing civil rights, educational, athletic, and scientific experts adopting resolutions or policies that state that the use of Native American names and/or symbols by non-native sports teams is a form of ethnic stereotyping that promotes misunderstanding and prejudice which contributes to other problems faced by Native Americans.
In the United States, Native Americans are considered to be people whose pre-Columbian ancestors were indigenous to the lands within the nation's modern boundaries. These peoples were composed of numerous distinct tribes, bands, and ethnic groups, and many of these groups survive intact today as sovereign nations. The terms Native Americans use to refer to themselves vary regionally and generationally, with many older Native Americans self-identifying as "Indians" or "American Indians", while younger Native Americans often identify as "Indigenous". Which terms should be used to refer to Native Americans has at times been controversial. The term "Native American" has been adopted by major newspapers and some academic groups, but has not traditionally included Native Hawaiians or certain Alaskan Natives, such as Aleut, Yup'ik, or Inuit peoples. Indigenous American peoples from Canada are known as First Nations.
Since the end of the 15thcentury, the migration of Europeans to the Americas has led to centuries of exchange and adjustment between Old and New World societies. Most Native American groups had historically lived as hunter-gatherer societies and preserved their histories by oral traditions and artwork, which has resulted in the first written sources on the conflict being authored by Europeans.
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Experts, members of the community say Native American mascots are dehumanizing
For decades the mascots for schools like Jourdanton and Harlandale have been defended as a symbol of honor, but many disagree.
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The issue of the propriety of using terms and images referring to Native Americans as the name or mascot for a sports team is a topic of public controversy in the United States and in Canada, coming into prominence as part of the Native American civil rights movement originating in the 1960s.
Since the 1960s, there have been a number of protests and other actions by Native Americans and others targeting the more offensive use of such names and images, as well their use by the more visible professional franchises—such as the Cleveland Indians (in particular their "Chief Wahoo" logo); and the Washington "Redskins" (the term "redskins" being defined in most American English dictionaries as 'derogatory slang').
The issue is often discussed in the media only in terms of 'offensiveness', which tends to reduce the problem to one of just feelings and opinions, and prevents a fuller understanding of the history and context of the use of Native American names and images, and the reasons why use of such names and images by sports teams should be eliminated. Social science research says that sports mascots and images, rather than being mere entertainment, are important symbols with deeper psychological and social effects. The accumulation of research on the harm done has led to over 115 professional organizations representing civil rights, educational, athletic, and scientific experts adopting resolutions or policies that state that the use of Native American names and/or symbols by non-native sports teams is a form of ethnic stereotyping that promotes misunderstanding and prejudice which contributes to other problems faced by Native Americans.
I am native americanHo ka hey wah nah (steven and bruce)Ho ka hey wah nah wohHo ka hey wah nahHo ka hey wah nah wohHo ka hey wah nahHo ka hey wah nah woh(editors note: the above is war cry of the lakota(sioux) meaningLet’s go - now)Life was forever when we were young (steven)The land was protected for everyone (bruce)Forever as long as the rivers run (both)But now the water no longer comes (steven)And now all that remains (both)Is darkness a poisoned earthAnd now before it’s too lateWe must provide our own new birthChorus:I am native americanI am native americanThe question of honor you must decide (bruce)The soul of the nation has been denied (steven)Our dreams have been stolen before our eyes (both)How do you say there’s no tomorrow to a child? (bruce)>from us there is much to learn (both)There is so much you’ve forgottenYou can’t change meTry and understand I am proud of who I amChorus:I am native americanI am native americanWe must try and remember what we’re here for (steven)You will suffer the darkness alone no more (bruce)You will have the strength of all of usGathered here today (both)That is something they can never take away (bruce)Chorus:I am native americanI am native americanHo ka hey wah nah (steven and bruce)Ho ka hey wah nah wohRepeat 7 more times til fade
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(KDVR) — Across the country, professional sports teams and schools continue to distance themselves from controversial NativeAmerican mascots ... That law allowed schools to keep their Native American ...
The school’s mascot for decades has been Warrior, a student in a NativeAmerican costume, which over the years has caused hard feelings and controversy within the school, Anna Huber said.
— The Oneida, Canastota, and Morrisville-Eaton school districts and their athletics departments are dealing with the upcoming state mandate to remove any NativeAmerican mascots ... American mascots.