by Jessie Atkin | Aug 25, 2020 | Breaking News
After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically with respect to Squaw Valley, outreach to Native American groups, including the local Washoe Tribe, and outreach to the local and extended community, company...
by Jessie Atkin | Aug 20, 2020 | Breaking News
A new statement from the Kansas City Chiefs has been released detailing new policies, including prohibiting headdresses being worn in the stadium.
by Jessie Atkin | Aug 6, 2020 | Breaking News
Mutual of Omaha plans to replace its longtime corporate logo, which for 70 years has featured a depiction of a Native American chief. The move comes as corporations and sports teams around the country face increasing pressure to dump nicknames and depictions that...
by Jessie Atkin | Aug 6, 2020 | Breaking News
Harv Hilowitz, of Stone Ridge NY, began a two-year odyssey to rid his town of an overtly racist image that was on a major road for over thirty years. The image was on public property, on a field set aside for children. It was the mascot of the “Indian Valley Little...
by Jessie Atkin | Aug 3, 2020 | Press Coverage
Studio Sacramento, of PBS KVIE, interviewed a panel, including our own Ben West (co-Director of Imagining the Indian) and Kevin Blackstone (Producer of Imagining the Indian) about the history and prevalence of Native American names and mascots in sports today. You can...
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