41. NAACP 1999 Resolution such names and images to reject the use of Native Americans, and all historicallyoppressed people and their cultural traditions, as sports mascots and symbols http://aistm.org/naacp_1999_resolution.htm

Return to Homepage Back to Other Items Back to More Educators Resources 1999 NAACP RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS Whereas, the National NAACP is committed to caring for and affirming the gifts of all people, with special regard to those oppressed or disenfranchised on the basis of race, national origin, and cultural origin; and Whereas, the use of Native American people, images, symbols, and cultural and religious traditions as sports names, logos and mascots perpetuates racist stereotypes and undermines the self-determination and dignity of Indian people; and Whereas, the National NAACP, as a nationally and internationally recognized protector of civil and human rights, is in the unique position to impact public and corporate policies and practices, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the National NAACP calls upon all members and friends to refrain from purchasing items with Native American sports team logos, and to cross out such logos on merchandise already in their possession. Be It Further Resolved, that the National NAACP call upon member branches and State Conferences of Branches to inform themselves of and support local efforts to eliminate the use of Native American people, images, symbols, and cultural and religious traditions as sports names, logos and mascots.

42. US Commission On Civil Rights Condemns Indian Mascots The Commission assumes that when Indian imagery was first adoptedor sports mascots it was not to offend Native Americans. However http://www.iwchildren.org/resolution/usccr.htm

The United States Commission on Civil Rights Statement on the Use of Native American Images and Nicknames as Sports Symbols Issued: April 13, 2001 The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights calls for an end to the use of Native American images and team names by non-Native schools. The Commission deeply respects the right of all Americans to freedom of expression under the First Amendment and in no way would attempt to prescribe how people can express themselves. However, the Commission believes that the use of Native American images and nicknames in schools is insensitive and should be avoided. In addition, some Native American and civil rights advocates maintain that these mascots may violate anti-discrimination laws. These references, whether mascots and their performances, logos, or names, are disrespectful and offensive to American Indians and others who are offended by such stereotyping. They are particularly inappropriate and insensitive in light of the long history of forced assimilation that American Indian people have endured in this country. Since the civil rights movement of the 1960s many overtly derogatory symbols and images offensive to African-Americans have been eliminated. However, many secondary schools, post-secondary institutions, and a number of professional sports teams continue to use Native American nicknames and imagery. Since the 1970s, American Indians leaders and organizations have vigorously voiced their opposition to these mascots and team names because they mock and trivialize Native American religion and culture.

43. Activist Alert; KANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RETIRE INDIAN MASCOTS IN SCHOOLS January 7, 2002. CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST ALERT THE RETIREMENT OF INDIANsports mascots IN KANSAS SCHOOLS. RE Asking Kansas State Board http://www.iwchildren.org/ksbe/push2.htm

January 7, 2002 CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST ALERT THE RETIREMENT OF INDIAN SPORTS MASCOTS IN KANSAS SCHOOLS RE: Asking Kansas State Board of Education Commissioners to retire Indian mascots in Kansas Schools What: Letter writing campaign When: NOW THROUGH AUGUST 2002 Catalyst: The Equity Advisory Council to the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) is presenting their resolution against Indian mascots to the KSBE Commissioners in May, 2002. History: KSBE Commissioners referred this issue to their Equity Advisory Council in the fall of 2001. The Equity Advisory Council to KSBE, wrote a resolution against Indian Mascots in Kansas Public Schools. They have committed to asking the KSBE Commissioners to retire Indian sports mascots in Kansas schools. They need your help to encourage the Commissioners. Equity Council members working with Kansas State Department of Education executives on the resolution recommend you can best influence the KSBE Commissioners by doing the following: WRITE A LETTER TO KSBE: Every living breathing person in Kansas and around the country who can support the initiative to eliminate Indian mascots should NOW write a letter to the Commissioners of the Kansas State Board of Education, (KSBE).

44. Indian Mascots SkyHawk with Ronaldo 'do . I am not your Indian sports mascots dono harm to the American Indian Movement . Everywhere there are http://www.angelfire.com/art/skyhawkfireheart/june19.html

continued June 19, 2002 see Part 1 here "WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2002" BRASIL vs GERMANY 2-0 Ahn Jung Hwan, S.Korea-wakes up the soccer world CHEERS FROM SOUTH KOREA country could be heard all around the world. "SkyHawk with Ronaldo 'do" "I am not your Indian: Sports mascots do no harm to the American Indian Movement". Everywhere there are Indian related events, there will be some sort of cartoon caricature and /or image depicting Indianness. Good or bad, each of us has the choice whether or not we want to have these images to be part of our daily lives. At powwows there are beaded / painted images of ndn mascots and / or both ndn cartoon caricatures. It is a way to show not all Native peoples take themselves so seriously. IT IS NOT ALWAYS IN MY INTEREST THAT INDIAN ACTIVISTS TRY TO MAKE ME INTO THEIR POLITICALLY CORRECT IMAGE. Fighting Illini-Indian mascot comes under fire by Native American representatives from AIM. Once I was at a meeting in Chicago during the 1980's at the American Indian Center. There was to be a discussion to organize getting rid of the Fighting Illini-chief-Indian mascot once and for all. But, the underlined purpose was to use the media to raise awareness of other Native American issues within the Chicago urban inner city. Not a bad strategy if it had worked.

45. ABCNEWS.com : Indians Say They're Still Under Attack (ABCNEWS.COM), Demeaned and Victimized Indians Say sports mascots, Ads Create SubhumanImage By Dean Schabner March 20 — Would you buy Martin Luther King Malt http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/crazyhorse010320.html

March 21, 2001 Good Morning America World News Tonight PrimeTime Nightline ... COMMUNITY var flash = 0; var ShockMode = 0; var Flash_File_Path = "http://akaads-abc.starwave.com/ad/sponsors/compaq/comp-log0302/comp-log0302.swf"; var default_image = "http://akaads-abc.starwave.com/ad/sponsors/compaq/comp-log0302/comp-log0302.gif"; var default_alttext = "visit hp.com"; var ad_width = "95"; var ad_height = "30"; on error resume next FlashInstalled = (IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.4"))) If FlashInstalled = "True" then flash = 1 End If REFERENCE COOL DOWNLOADS SEND THIS PAGE TO A FRIEND ... ABCNEWS.com GO TO: Select a Topic US Index Raw News Poll Vault HOMEPAGE U.S. FEATURE American Indian activists say Indian-related nicknames and mascots for sports teams reinforce damaging stereotypes. (ABCNEWS.COM) Demeaned and Victimized Indians Say Sports Mascots, Ads Create Subhuman Image By Dean Schabner March 20 If any of these make you uncomfortable, you might have an inkling of how Lakota Sioux, and American-Indians in general, respond to the use of the name Crazy Horse to market everything from jeans to strip clubs. American-Indian activists see a connection between the use of the name of a man considered a spiritual leader and the acceptance of Indian-related nicknames and mascots for sports teams, which they say range from the simply demeaning to the sacrilegious and together keep American-Indians from being considered on a level with other ethnic groups.

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47. Freedomforum.org: Nebraska Newspaper Will No Longer Call D.C. Football Team 'Red Last year, the Native American Journalists Association called on news organizationsto stop using sports mascots and nicknames that depict Native Americans by http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=17506

48. Native American Images And Nicknames The Commission assumes that when Indian imagery was first adopted forsports mascots it was not to offend Native Americans. However http://www.usccr.gov/nwsrel/archives/2001/041601st.htm

N EWS R ELEASES, P RESS A DVISORIES AND P UBLIC A FFAIRS STATEMENT OF U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS ON THE USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN IMAGES AND NICKNAMES AS SPORTS SYMBOLS The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights calls for an end to the use of Native American images and team names by non-Native schools. The Commission deeply respects the rights of all Americans to freedom of expression under the First Amendment and in no way would attempt to prescribe how people can express themselves. However, the Commission believes that the use of Native American images and nicknames in school is insensitive and should be avoided. In addition, some Native American and civil rights advocates maintain that these mascots may violate anti-discrimination laws. These references, whether mascots and their performances, logos, or names, are disrespectful and offensive to American Indians and others who are offended by such stereotyping. They are particularly inappropriate and insensitive in light of the long history of forced assimilation that American Indian people have endured in this country. Since the civil rights movement of the 1960s many overtly derogatory symbols and images offensive to African-Americans have been eliminated. However, many secondary schools, post-secondary institutions, and a number of professional sports teams continue to use Native American nicknames and imagery. Since the 1970s, American Indian leaders and organizations have vigorously voiced their opposition to these mascots and team names because they mock and trivialize Native American religion and culture.

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50. League Of Fans Racism in Professional, College, and High School Sports Teams Resourcefor the research of racism and sports mascots. Resources http://www.leagueoffans.org/socialissues/raceandsports.html

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51. NCEERM the use of the Warrior and Squaw mascots at Erwin High School, David Voyles wasone of the teachers who argued against using sports mascots that stereotype http://home.att.net/~nceerm/ACTarticle.html

Teacher Forms Mascot Education Group By Clarke Morrison, staff writer Asheville Citizen-Times Posted: 08-26-01 01:30 ASHEVILLE — As the debate raged over the use of the Warrior and Squaw mascots at Erwin High School, David Voyles was one of the teachers who argued against using sports mascots that stereotype American Indians. Now that the controversy has subsided locally, the two-time Buncombe County Teacher of the Year wants to enlist educators in a larger effort to spread the word that the time has come to do away with such imagery. Voyles has formed an organization called North Carolina Educators for the Elimination of Racist Mascots, which will be based in Buncombe County. "It’s not just a local issue," he said. "I think as educators we need to first educate ourselves, and then we can educate our students and our community." Voyles, who has taught English at Erwin for more than 20 years, mailed letters to teachers asking them to join, and plans to create a Web site about the issue and provide regular e-mail updates to members. "As educators, we know that representing people as stereotypes increases the likelihood of discrimination and persecution," he said in the letter. "N.C. educators have needed a channel through which to express their concerns on this important issue.

52. Links - Page: 1 Of 1 links005.jpg. ERWIN HIGH SCHOOL In Buncombe County, North Carolina At The CenterOf National Move To Eliminate Use of Indian Images As sports mascots. http://home.att.net/~tcs4peace/links001.htm

FIRST NATIONS WEB LINKS The links provided here will lead you to informational sites dedicated to First Nations issues, First People and our Culture. Not only are these sites informative and educational, they will also present you with the opportunity to actively participate in support of First Nations issues through petitions and email campaigns. We hope you will take advantge of this opportunity, demonstrating your support of these important First Nations issues by signing the on-line petitions and taking a few moments to add your voice to the email campaigns. ISSUES * CULTURE * RESOURCES AMERICAN INDIAN SPORTS MASCOTS (North Carolina) provides information on the situation at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville, North Carolina. Erwin High School in Buncombe County, North Carolina is at the center of a national move to eliminate the use of Indian images as sports mascots. AMERICAN INDIAN SPORTS TEAM MASCOTS is an excellent informational and educational resource. Included is information on national campaigns, organizations endorsing the retiring of Native American mascots, psychological aspects of mascot usage and more. FIRST NATIONS SITE provides one of the most comprehensive resources for information on the First Nations, organizations, history, and current issues available on the internet.

53. Hosted By Tripod This page is a compendium of links to various web sites devoted to the ChiefIlliniwek issue in general, and Native American sports mascots and sports http://members.tripod.com/~RFester/chiefilliniwek.html

Get Four DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated "CHIEF ILLINIWEK" Pro or Con? For the past several years, "Chief Illiniwek" has been a controversial figure on the campus of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. "Chief Illiniwek," named for the Illiniwek (or "Illinois") Indian Confederation dances at halftime of the University's football and basketball games. The current "Chief", Scott Brakenridge, is the current University of Illinois student who portrays the Chief. The "Chief's" regalia was obtained from the Sioux (Lakota) Indians. Although it is authentic "Indian" regalia, it is not authentic "Illiniwek" garb. And while the Lakota use(d) eagle feathers in their ceremonial bonnets, the bonnet of Chief Illiniwek is made with turkey feathers. Eagle feathers have spiritual significance to Native Americans. However, other Native nations used feathers from various birds for different purposes. American Indian students, led by Charlene Teters, have argued that the Chief demeans Native Americans with his performances. They contend that the Chief stereotypes Native Americans and freezes them into a primitive context. They further contend that mascots such as "Chief Illiniwek" are hurtful to Indian children and re-enforce negative stereotypes of Native Americans as uncivilized and wild. Defenders of "Chief Illiniwek" argue that the Chief is not a mascot at all but rather a proud symbol of the State's land grant university. They further contend that "Chief Illiniwek" does honor to the original Illiniwek people for whom he was named. They believe that the Chief helps to keep the memory of the Illiniwek people alive.

54. Mascot Issue With no discussion, the board passed a resolution, 60, to encourage districtsto examine this issue and to eliminate the use of (Indian) sports mascots. . http://aimsupport.org/mascotissues/2002_09_01_archive-mascot.html

home archives Mascot Issue Friday, September 06, 2002 Subject: New Hampshire anti-mascot resolution and news Board recommends ending Indian mascots Thursday, August 22, 2002 By MIKE RECHT http://www.concordmonitor.com/stories/news/state2002/0822_indian_mascots_2002.shtml The state Board of Education stepped into the long-running dispute over Indian mascots yesterday, recommending that schools get rid of such nicknames. With no discussion, the board passed a resolution, 6-0, "to encourage districts to examine this issue and to eliminate the use of (Indian) sports mascots." Judith Reever, chairwoman of the board, noted the resolution is nonbinding and that any decision remains under local control. But she said the board felt it necessary to weigh in on the matter. She said advocates presented "some compelling information" last October. "We wouldn't do it to any other races," she said. "If it were a black or Jewish person, we wouldn't tolerate that. "We realize there is an argument on the other side, but we as a nation protect our minorities. As a state, we are bound morally and need to say this is what we think," she said. The resolution said the board knows that Native Americans find the mascots and symbols offensive, and that they have "a detrimental affect on the achievement, education, self-concept and self-esteem of American Indian students."

55. Boston Globe Article: Mascots Hurt The decadelong struggle to remove Indian sports mascots from college campuses andprofessional sports received a boost recently from the psychology department http://ishgooda.nativeweb.org/racial/sambo.htm

The following article appeared in the June 11, 1998 issue of Black Issues in Higher Education. It is written by senior writer, Roberto Rodriguez who also authors "Column of the Americas" with writing partner Patrisia Gonzales. Their syndicated newspaper columns appears in newspapers throughout the United States "Everyone understands that if the voices of American Indians are being disregarded today, tomorrow, it will be other people of color." Paula Ostrovsk, alumna, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign "It's not a matter of people trying to be intentionally mean, but if something is disturbing to a minority of the population, it's not for the majority to decide whether it is or is not disturbing." Dr. Gregory Miller, professor, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign "Whites are given the green light to be bigots and racists....Instead of being the flagship institution for the state, it's the Titanic going down in a sea of racism." Francis Boyle, law professor, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign Psychologists Join War Against Racist Campus Mascots and Symbols by Roberto Rodriguez Imagine, if you will, a tall, thin Black man, dressed in

56. OKLAHOMA Native American Newspaper Oklahoma American Indian News then you were faced with a lawsuit from an animal rights group like PETA or someonelike that about the ethical treatment of animals as sports mascots, do you http://www.okit.com/opinion/2001/marapr/rayappleman.html

Archives I Letters to the Editor I Company I Contact Us I Events Contact Us! Got a comment/idea about a recent story? Want to subscribe? Need help with your subscription? WANT NOTIFIED? Receive the Native Times Newsletter to notify you only of important updates and news briefs. Read more.. Netmind notification service will be cancelled on May 1, 2001. Archives Looking for a specific subject to help in your research? Geneology Get tips on researching Native American history. Ray Appleman defends the Indian mascots By Jim Gray The last time I spoke with Ray was back in 1998 and the Cherokees were in the thros of their constitutional crisis. I said it then as I do today that “It was a Cherokee problem and it deserved a Cherokee solution”. I was right. The Cherokees had an election and a new chief was elected. The election pretty much ended Ray Appleman’s point about Indians not being able to settle their own affairs. For those who don’t remember Ray, he claims part Indian, a true gentleman and totally fictitious. Last week at a rest stop on the highway, I ran into Ray again, this time he was looking a copy of the Oklahoma Indian Times and said he was glad we were changing our name and slapped me on the back and said, “Jim, I think you need to rethink your position on this mascot issue,” he said. I told him that around the country, schools and universities are taking down the sports logos that depict American Indian stereotypes, and I thought that was long overdue.

57. STAR - 1999 NAACP RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS a resolution calling to reject the use of Native Americans, and all historicallyoppressed people and their cultural traditions, as sports mascots and symbols. http://www.racismagainstindians.org/Resolutions/Resolutions_NAACP.htm

1999 NAACP RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS NAACP against Racist Mascots Champaign County Branch NAACP July 14, 1999 For immediate release For more information contact: Cleveland Jefferson, President. 212 261 7000 (Room 1730) until 7/15 217 352 7166 after 7/15 Imani Bazzell, Project Coordinator. The National NAACP attendees of its 1999 Annual Convention voted unanimously and without debate for a resolution calling to reject the use of Native Americans, and all historically oppressed people and their cultural traditions, as sports mascots and symbols. This resolution was put forward by the Champaign County Branch of the NAACP of Illinois, to fulfill its April 22nd 1998 commitment to take such a resolution all the way to the National NAACP. Champaign County is home to Illinois' flagship University which still has an Indian mascot: "Chief Illiniwek". "We are pleased that the national NAACP has not just reaffirmed its position on the use of Native American names, symbols, etc. but has voted unanimously to call upon all chapters, members and friends to take personal action as well as join in coalition with others to eliminate these practices.", explained Imani Bazzell, Champaign County Branch Project Coordinator. "As a local chapter, it is now incumbent upon us to provide leadership and support to the national office and affected chapters around the country as they begin to implement the resolution", she added.

58. OCR Document The Commission assumes that when Indian imagery was first adopted for sports mascotsit was not to offend. 3/19/02. Native American Images and Nicknames. '. http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/governance/division_I/board_of_directors/2003/Ja

Native American Images and Nicknames STATEMENT OF THE U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS ON THE USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN IMAGES AND NICKNAMES AS SPORTS SYMBOLS The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights calls for an end to the use of Native American images and team names by non-Native schools. The Commission deeply respects the rights of all Americans to freedom of expression under the First Amendment and in no way would attempt to prescribe how people can express themselves. However, the Commission believes that the use of Native American images and nicknames in school is insensitive and should be avoided. In addition, some Native American and civil rights advocates maintain that these mascots may violate anti-discrimination laws. These references, whether mascots and their performances, logos, or names, are disrespectful and offensive to American Indians and others who are offended by such stereotyping. They are particularly inappropriate and insensitive in light of the long history of forced assimilation that American Indian people have endured in this country. It is particularly disturbing that Native American references are still to be found in educational institutions, whether elementary, secondary or post-secondary. Schools are places where diverse groups of people come together to learn not only the "Three Rs," but also how to interact respectfully with people from different cultures. The use of stereotypical images of Native Americans by educational institutions has the potential to create a racially hostile educational environment that may be intimidating to Indian students. American Indians have the lowest high school graduation rates in the nation and even lower college attendance and graduation rates. The perpetuation of harmful stereotypes may exacerbate these problems.

59. Search Results Maclin sports mascots Sports Characters School sports mascots Custom sports logoSports Writing News Magazine Articles Reporting Baseball Foo - Different, Fun http://www.cozycabin.com/cgi-bin/engine/cozy.cgi?searchstring=Sports

60. Illinois Student Government Chief Retirement Taskforce organization in the country. For over four decades, NCAI has beenon record opposing then use of Indian images as sports mascots. http://www.isg.uiuc.edu/taskforce/otherviewpoints.html

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