Indian nicknames in the news

[FGHTNSX Hawkey14]

Not sure if this fits here, but I thought it might be appreciated. Definitely reminded me of the Sioux nickname fiasco.

[MIBT]

  On 1/27/2020 at 10:15 PM, Northcountry said:

It is a pity that UND was not able to fine that bridge between honoring its own traditions (Sioux - related) and those of the people whose name we were using (Sioux - actually).  I really miss all things Sioux that came with football, basketball, and hockey, but perfect hindsight shows us that we missed an opportunity when Native American groups brought up the name issue and instead of asking how we could incorporate and make it an actual honor we reacted defensively and either ignored them, dismissed them, or derided them for being so easily offended.  When it became apparent that the nickname was in jeopardy efforts were made (the Shawn Walsh tribute, the Kibble tribute, and other gestures that Coach Glas tried at basketball games), but it was too late.  I still refer to UND as the Sioux, but have accepted that it is part of the past and it is the UNIVERSITY that I support, by whatever name.  

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Agreed. When Miles Brand and the NCAA came up with that policy I believe there were 19 schools involved. All of them had their instance resolved within 6 months. UND was the only one that stretched it out .Most of the schools got approval from the local tribe and some made concessions (i.e. removing icons/mascots). I think a couple did change their nicknames voluntarily. I was surprised some kind of agreement wasn't reached as well. Maybe it came down to financial and the leadership of the tribe was too stubborn and asked for too much money. I don't expect it will ever fully go away.

[UNDBIZ]

https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/02/04/native-mascots-survey/

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Washington Redskins’ name, Native mascots offend more than previously reported

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[Siouxphan27]

  On 2/6/2020 at 6:30 PM, UNDBIZ said:

https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/02/04/native-mascots-survey/

 

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Berkeley....if you don't like the results, keep polling until you do.   

[bison73]

  On 2/6/2020 at 6:47 PM, Siouxphan27 said:

Berkeley....if you don't like the results, keep polling until you do.   

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When I asked a N/A friend what he thought about this issue he said he had no issue with it. They had had a respectful relationship with FSU for many years. Then I asked about those making a stink.  He said those that are making a stink about it do so because they can.

[Siouxphan27]

  On 2/6/2020 at 7:46 PM, bison73 said:

When I asked a N/A friend what he thought about this issue he said he had no issue with it. They had had a respectful relationship with FSU for many years. Then I asked about those making a stink.  He said those that are making a stink about it do so because they can.

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that about sums it up from the beginning,  it's the idea of a small vocal minority that the names are offensive.   Along with woke white people.    

[Blackheart]

  On 2/6/2020 at 8:12 PM, Siouxphan27 said:

that about sums it up from the beginning,  it's the idea of a small vocal minority that the names are offensive.   Along with woke white people.    

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The use of the word 'woke' just gets me.  (BTW,  you used it in perfect context)  It's a combination of the impact of Social Media, slang and the dumbing down of America rolled up into one really awesome  expression...end of rant.

[und1995]

https://cnn.it/2T3wxrE

[The Sicatoka]

  On 2/6/2020 at 9:08 PM, Blackheart said:

The use of the word 'woke' just gets me.  (BTW,  you used it in perfect context)  It's a combination of the impact of Social Media, slang and the dumbing down of America rolled up into one really awesome  expression...end of rant.

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They think it means they suddenly have enlightenment and clarity.

It really means they've been sleep-walking through life (translated: living off of someone else's works) until now. 

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

Only tangentially relevant, but still...

[siouxfaninseattle]

Grand Forks Tribune?

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

  On 4/16/2020 at 5:18 AM, siouxfaninseattle said:

Grand Forks Tribune?

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Naturally. I cross-posted this in the Herald’s death-spiral thread. 

[Siouxphan27]

  On 4/16/2020 at 2:28 AM, NoiseInsideMyHead said:

Only tangentially relevant, but still...

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Maybe I'm alone on this, but I don't ever recall getting horny opening a container of margarine.  

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

  On 4/16/2020 at 5:48 PM, Siouxphan27 said:

Maybe I'm alone on this, but I don't ever recall getting horny opening a container of margarine.  

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I'm usually already horny when I reach for mine. #toasterotica

[KoolGuy2K]

  On 4/16/2020 at 5:48 PM, Siouxphan27 said:

Maybe I'm alone on this, but I don't ever recall getting horny opening a container of margarine.  

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I dunno man, she is pretty cute. 

[KoolGuy2K]

Fixed their packaging. That was easy. 

[Fetch]

Yeah really Sad  - the attitude 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2254379582/permalink/10158261622389583/

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

Not Indian, but in today's climate it seems noteworthy for a non-humanoid nickname to be dropped in favor of a humanoid, let alone one with ethnic implications.

https://www.stcloudblizzard.com/breaking-the-st-cloud-blizzard-is-proud-to-announce-effective-immediately-its-new-name-change-and-rebrand-to-the-st-cloud-norsemen#.XrMUtBIxayI.link

[Vegas_Sioux]

Let’s hope there aren’t any sccc distinguished professors waiting to protest. 

[Vegas_Sioux]

Not Indian but belongs here. 
now it isn’t schools it’s states. 
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sec-mississippi-change-confederate-themed-flag-or-risk-losing-college-n1231502?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma

[KoolGuy2K]

There. Brand new Mississippi flag with the state’s MS abbreviation, and their.....state bird......the Fighting Hawk. 

[Siouxperfan7]

I am coming to the realization that in todays world of Cancel Culture (Especially now) any reference to historical figures is going to be scrutinized.  There is a reason why schools tend to pick generic animal names as their nicknames.  As much as I wanted Roughriders as UND's nickname, could you imagine having to go thru all this again?!! 

Roosevelt Statue to Be Removed From Museum of Natural History

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/21/arts/design/roosevelt-statue-to-be-removed-from-museum-of-natural-history.html

[Oxbow6]

Who knew the ice cream treat "Eskimo Pies" were racists after 99 years?

[UNDBIZ]

  On 6/22/2020 at 11:48 AM, Siouxperfan7 said:

I am coming to the realization that in todays world of Cancel Culture (Especially now) any reference to historical figures is going to be scrutinized.  There is a reason why schools tend to pick generic animal names as their nicknames.  As much as I wanted Roughriders as UND's nickname, could you imagine having to go thru all this again?!! 

Roosevelt Statue to Be Removed From Museum of Natural History

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/21/arts/design/roosevelt-statue-to-be-removed-from-museum-of-natural-history.html

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Was the statue removed because it's Teddy or because it depicts him towering over a shirtless Native American and black man?

[Frozen4sioux]

  On 6/22/2020 at 1:32 PM, UNDBIZ said:

Was the statue removed because it's Teddy or because it depicts him towering over a shirtless Native American and black man?

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See this is the question most people should be asking but are not, just reacting. I guess I want to know about the reason and intent of the statue and what those additional figures symbolize.

Id guess many who have reacted do not even know the statue includes those figures and just a super small amount of them know why, hell I dont, probably should look it up.