Tag: Gov. Hickenlooper’s Native American Mascot Commission
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Colorado Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools
News stories here and here about the Commission’s latest meetings. An excerpt from one: Military veteran Stan Snow captivated the audience with his storytelling ability, sharing the name of the bomb squadron he was a part of in 1954: The Devil’s Own Grim Reapers. The name might be offensive, Snow said, but when the B-52s shielded Americans…
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Via greeleytribune.com: Eaton teacher: Gov. Hickenlooper’s Native American mascot commission brings stakeholders together
An excerpt: Eaton High School is one of a few dozen Colorado high schools that features either a Native American nickname or mascot. The school has weathered protests and been in legislators’ cross hairs, including a failed bill this past year that would have cut state funding from schools with nicknames or mascots deemed offensive…