Tag: Native American Mascot Controversy
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State Commission on Indian Affairs keeps Lamar on banned mascot list — for now
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs on Thursday opted to clear all but one of the dozen schools listed as out of compliance with a state law barring the use of any American Indian mascot or symbol in public schools unless that school had an agreement…
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American Indian mascot lawsuit may be headed for quick decision
Update, 12/2/21: Judge Regina Rodriguez, late Wednesday, denied the request for an injunction from the plaintiffs. Attorney William Trachman told Colorado Politics Thursday they intend to appeal either Thursday or Friday, and to seek a motion for an injunction pending appeal with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. The federal lawsuit seeking to block implementation…
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Lawsuit reveals tribal rift over American Indian mascots
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Danielle SeeWalker, a Lakota descendant from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe who lives in Denver, believes it’s well past time to get rid of American Indian mascots in public schools. Lee Roubideaux, a Rosebud Sioux who lives in Yuma, wants his community’s schools to keep…