From Indian Country Today:
Oklahome debate over cherokee flag called 'racially insensitive'. AP 1-22-03
Remembering the scars of boarding school: Heard Museum revisits sobering chapter in Indian history. 1-1-03
Let the Games Begin: Tackling Indian mascots; An issue with more gray than black and white. by Tom Wanamaker. 9-9-02
N.H. board resolves 'No mascots'. Concord, NH. AP 9-4-02
Conference speaker brands federal law "racist'. By Ron Selden, Today Correspondent. 8-21-02
Illiniwek opponents win symbolic case. Peroia, Ill. AP. 7-31-02
Shoshone-Bannock tribes try to debunk stereotypes. Fort Hall, Idaho. AP. 7-31-02
Ossining school board votes to drop nickname. Ossining, NY. AP. 6-12-02
Mascot bill rejected. By James May, Today Staff. 6-5-02
University of Illinois loses immunity chancellor in Illeiniwek suit. AP and staff reports. Peoria, IL. 6-5-02
Taking back America - David Horowitz on (and on and on) Indians. By Suzan Shown Harjo. 5-22-02
Montana slowly nixes 'squaw' from place names. Missoula, MT. AP. 5-15-02
The legacy of relious racism in U.S. Indian Law. By Steven Newcomb. 4-24-02
Renault apologizes for offensive ads. By Robert Taylor, Today Staff. 4-24-02
Perspectives: The real Fightin' Whities. By Suzan Shown Harjo. 4-17-02
California anti-mascot bill clears first hurdle. By Robert Gemmell, Today correspondent. 4-10-02
Mascots play like broken record. 3-27-02
Mascot supporters insult Native peoples. By Rebecca Adamson. 3-27-02
Request for T-shirs swamp 'Fightin Whites.' 3-20-02
Miller, SD, officials flub case wih racial overtone. 12-5-01
Letters: To those who will listen. By Lyle W. Miller Sr., Crow Creek, SD. 12-5-01
Shooting incident creating ripples across the plains: Many tribes call for federal intervention in the case. By Kay Humphrey, Today Staff. 12-2-01
Panel discusses American Indian mascots and nicknames: Says they demean a culture still fighting discrimination. 11-28-01
South Dakota racial dispute threatens teens. By Kay Humphrey, Today Staff. 11-14-01
Crusade against American Indian mascots defended: Activist said it took years to come to terms with heritage. Sioux Falls, SD. AP. 11-7-01
Sam Houston High picks Hurricanes to replace Cherokees mascots: 'It's a change, life is about making changes'. San Antonio, TX. AP. 11-7-01
'Indian' mascot issue before New Hampshire board: Laconia group condemns use of mascots, nicknames. Concord, NM. AP. 11-7-01
Laconia keeps Sachem, with new logo: Cartoonish American Indian painting gone from gym. Laconia, NH. AP 10-3-01
Structural racism pushing Canada's Indigenous to the edge: Chief says social, political and cultural extinction loom. By Sally Farrar, Today Staff. 10-10-01
American Indian Opinion Leaders: Diversity in the cable industry. 9-12-01
Havre de Grace resists statewide drive to change mascots: Culture shared, Warrior use should continue. Havre De Grace, Md AP 9-12-01
Some schools keep nicknames despite prodding from state: Change would buck half century of tradition in some communities. Fonda, NY (AP) 9-5-01
Activist drops threat against some school districts: Betty Ann Goss plans to bring civil rights lawsuit against four schools.Sioux Falls, SD AP 9-5-01
Chief, advocate square off at issue, use of American Indian names, mascots and lgos. By Mary Pierpoint, Today Staff. 9-5-01
American Indian Opinion Leaders: American Indian mascots: Respectful gesture or negative stereotype? 8-8-01
Maryland's growing American Indian population seeking its own voice. Hagerstown, MD AP 7-18-01
American Indians must join the war of words, and win. by Dave Egner. 7-18-01
Professor hopful Illiniwek will retire. Champaign, Ill AP 7-4-01
Montana coach apologizes for remarks: Comments about reservation offended American Indians. Bozeman, MT AP 7-4-01
Pequots want new image. "This image of an American Indian in the stain-glass windows atop the Grand Staircase in the Massachusetts Statehouse was the original state seal." AP. 6-6-01
Woonsocket mascot decision brings out opponents: 'Censorship' says attorney who'd defend district without fee. Woonsocket, SD. AP. 6-6-01
Kansas commission nixes American Indian mascots: Statement strongly urges their discontinuance. By Mary Pierpoint, Today Staff. 6-6-01
Delving beneath the mascot issue, exploring 'Sioux.' by Leroy C. Curley. 5-23-01
Bellevue's Squaw Creek now Big Elk Creek. Bellevue, NE AP 5-9-01
YMCA Indian Guides anger some American Indians: They say, 'We are still here!' Los Angeles AP 5-9-01
Crazy Horse wins – again: Stroh apologizes amid great ceremony. by David Melmer, Today Staff. Mission, SD 5-9-01
Civil rights nixes American Indian sports names: South Dakotan charges grass-roots efforts imperiled. Sioux Falls, SD AP 5-2-01
Toward a groundswell on mascots. 4-25-01
Civil Rights Commision considers condemning sports teams named after American Indians. Washington AP. 4-25-01
Partial victory for Crazy Horse defense project: Holding company apologizes for Heileman Brewing. By David Melmer, Today Staff. 4-25-01
Mascot issue is a hard sell to some school superintendents: Some doubt harm American Indians claim. Watertown, SD AP. 4-18-01
End racist use of American Indian names, images, and religious symbols. By rebecca Adamson, Guest columnist. 4-18-01
Signs of the times - racism just below the surface. by Suzan Shown Harjo, Columnist. 4-11-01
Squaw Slowly Disappearing from Montana. By Ron Selden Today correspondent
HELENA, Mont.
In accordance with a new state law enacted by the 1999 Legislature, the word
"squaw" is slowly disappearing from Montana's mountains, streams and byways.
Battle over Indian mascots continues in Kansas: Public education may be best weapon to overcome. by Mary Pierpoint, Today Staff, Hiawatha, Kan. 4-4-01
Demeaning mascot issue divides campus. Hateful scribblings posted over 'Fighting
Sioux' 3-21-01:
In the halls of one of the buildings on the University of North Dakota campus
students who oppose removing the "Fighting Sioux" mascot name added
their comments in poster form. The university of North Dakota officials said
the name will remain. American students tribal leaders and supporters have
argued against the mascot name for years. A wealthy university alumnus, Ralph
Englestad, threatened to pull funding for a new hockey arena, that will bear
his name, if the school's nickname changed.
Most trustees support Chief Illiniwek. Unclear is how they will respond to complaints. 3-21-01
Two Northwest states, two different "squaw" decisions. Idaho tribes disappointed but won't beg for change. by James May Today staff. 3-14-01
Teens assault Natives with paint-ball guns. Police seize video tape of Anchorage attack: Anchorage Alaska AP. 3-14-01
Native American author chronicles struggle to survive: Poignant descriptions carry the message. Vermillion, SD. 3-7-01
Marchers mark 'death of integrity': Protest North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname. Grand Forks, ND AP. 3-7-01
Todd County athletes hear racial taunts: Tribal teams have suffered for years. Sioux Falls, SD AP. 3-7-01
Respect Native Women - Stop Using the S-Word. by Suzan Shown Harjo, Columist. 2-28-01
AIM asks removal of offensive mascots. Charleston, SC AP. 2-21-01
Dropping the 'words that wound'. 2-21-01
Board deserves some heat over Fighting Sioux': Member wishes people as concerned over education. Mismarck, ND AP. 2-14-01
Take 'squaw' off Idaho maps: Council says beautiful names can be found. Boise, Idaho AP. 2-14-01
Editorial cartoon: University of North Dakota's "Fighting Sioux"
mascot unable to fight back... 2-14-01:
No eyes to see ongoing racial rejudice. No mouth to protest injustice.
Maine signs coming down ahead of 'squaw' deadline: Moose cecoming substitute of choice. 2-7-01
Offensive names, nursing homes among South Dakota bills. by David Melmer, Today Staff, Pierre, SD. 2-7-01
Depression-era murals spark controversy: Are they racist or telling ugly American history? Boise, Idaho AP. 2-7-01
Engelstad letter fuels 'Fighting Sioux' dispute: Chancellor says decision stands, it's time to mon on. Bismark, ND AP. 1-24-01
Tribal leaders may recommend boycott over North Dakta's 'Fighting Sioux': Vow nickname issue will not go away. Bismarck, ND AP. 1-10-01
Indians question Indian sports logos: Oklahoma City, from the Associated Press 1-3-01
Kansas district votes to drop Indian mascots: by Mary Pierpoint Today Staff 12-20-00
Walthill schools recover with innovative approaches; Racial tensions had split community: by Kay Humphrey of Today staff. 12-13-00
'Fighting Sioux' decision due at holiday break; Questions of losing dollars over change pepper discussions: from AP 11-29-00
Perspectives: Mixed emotions at the 'Sioux' hockey game: by Dorreen Yellow Bird, guest columnist. 11-29-00
Perspectives: Indian humor belies the stoic stereotype: by Mark Trahant, guest columnist 11-22-00
Dancing at Halftime: book by Carol Spindel about Sports and the Controversy over American Indian Mascots. 11-22-00
Goal is to remove ignorance: Montana Natives educate school children in Great Britain 10-25-00
Perspectives: Taking liberties with the 'Indian icons' 10-25-00
Illiniwek retirement can't come too soon. 10-18-00
Boycott called for Big Squaw Mountain 10-18-00
Marching band's winning 'Death of Custer' under attack. 10-18-00
Denver Columbus Day parade results in 140 arrests. Thousands protest at police-guarded Italian Pride parade. 10-18-00
Montana convergence examines racism. Insidious force permeates all levels of society. 9-27-00
Army would keep 'Fighting Sioux.' Calls disagreement politically correct 'fantasy stuff'.
San Diego State University to decide fate of mascot 10-18-00
Americans demand end to Columbus Day 10-18-00
Ottawa tribal leaders to ask city for graveyard 9-20-00
Who are these people? 9-13-00
Colorado governor should follow suit, eliminate 'squaw' 5-10-00
Montana district wrestles with 'Savages' nickname 6-28-00
Squaw should be expunged except from dictionaries 6-14-00
Alabama: Columbus must share day with American Indians. 6-14-00
The Pow Wow Trail comic 6-14-00
The Promised Land comic 6-14-00
Degrading image dims joy in baseball 6-14-00
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