Indian+Mascot+Themes

Ever since the 1800’s people have been using Indian logos, mascots, and even childhood games. A lot of people feel this is disrespectful to Native American culture. With teams like Redskins,Chiefs, and Blackhawks, all Native American themed. In the recent years schools have decided to drop their Native American mascots. Oregon is an example of one who is taking the initiative to put this ongoing subject to a stop. Schools leaders in Oregon have voted to expel the usage of mascots in public schools. 1492- Columbus comes into contact with native people 1800-Present- When people started using Indian stereotyping 1924- Classified Native Americans as citizens 1933- Name Redskins was made by George Preston Marshall (noted racist) 1944- Indian people organized the National Congress of Native Americans 1970's-Present- Universities like Standford, Marquette, and Diskson State retire there Indian Mascots 2002- Poll conducted by sports illustrated found that 75% found that Native Americans have know problem with the names [].... can you spot some of the Native American Mascots?  Would you change your schools mascot if it was effensive to Native Americans? Around what time did Indian themed mascots and logos start being used? What did the poll conducted by Sports Illustarted find?
 * **By: Caroline Berg and Sara Mouayed**  **Thesis**: Most Americans believe sports teams and schools should not be allowed to have their mascots have any relevance to Native American culture. 

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