Supporters of the “Fighting Sioux” logo claim it honors American Indians and insist that it’s not offensive. Opponents say such logos give life to racial stereotyping and revive historical patterns of appropriation and oppression.These results often create discomfort and pain among American Indian people. The exploitation of Indians through logos, mascots, and nicknames in schools is, in reality, an issue of educational unfairness to American Indians.
I say these racist activities are forms of cultural violence in schools. For example, the first instance of an “Indian” nickname for a sports team was in 1894 at Carlisle Indian School, an off-reservation U.S government boarding school for American Indian students located in Carlisle, Pa., where I once lived. Many young Indians never made it out of Carlisle alive, let alone returned home after school was over. full story
Ridiculous. Being spirited, or clever, or strong, or brave – these are positive aspects.
I don’t believe this story. At least I don’t believe it was written by a Native American. I think Native Americans have real and legitimate issues, but this racial stereotyping charge regarding mascots and nicknames is ridiculous. I wish more Whites were attirbuted with these characteristics.