FSU preparing report on use of 'Seminole' mascot

Smokin' Ace · 04-29-2005, 06:33 PM

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FSU preparing report on use of 'Seminole' mascot
Friday, April 29, 2005

Florida State University is preparing a report on the use of its "Seminole" mascot.

FSU is one of 30 schools nationwide that have been asked to justify their use of Indian symbols and imagery. The reports to the NCAA's Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee are due Sunday, The Orlando Sentinel reported.

FSU says its mascot is approved by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Other schools also say local tribes and tribal members approve.

At least two schools -- the University of North Dakota with its "Fighting Sioux" and the University of Illinois with its "Chief Illiniwek" -- have seen heavy opposition from tribes and Native activists.

Get the Story:
Some say spirit, some say slur (The Orlando Sentinel 4/29)
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Abandon the Tribe? (The Virginia Gazette 4/27)

Related Stories:
Virginia tribe not offended by school's nickname (04/26)
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe supports CMU nickname (04/13)
Drunk Student: Chief Illiniwek is not offensive to Natives (04/07)
Group protests university's 'Fighting Sioux' name (03/28)
UNC-Pembroke stands by its 'Braves' nickname (03/09)
UND asked to study 'Fighting Sioux' name again (02/17)

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Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,112	FSU preparing report on use of 'Seminole' mascot Indianz.Com. In Print. URL: http://www.indianz.com/News/2005/007889.asp FSU preparing report on use of 'Seminole' mascot Friday, April 29, 2005 Florida State University is preparing a report on the use of its "Seminole" mascot. FSU is one of 30 schools nationwide that have been asked to justify their use of Indian symbols and imagery. The reports to the NCAA's Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee are due Sunday, The Orlando Sentinel reported. FSU says its mascot is approved by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Other schools also say local tribes and tribal members approve. At least two schools -- the University of North Dakota with its "Fighting Sioux" and the University of Illinois with its "Chief Illiniwek" -- have seen heavy opposition from tribes and Native activists. Get the Story: Some say spirit, some say slur (The Orlando Sentinel 4/29) Username: indianz@indianz.com, Password: indianz Abandon the Tribe? (The Virginia Gazette 4/27) Related Stories: Virginia tribe not offended by school's nickname (04/26) Saginaw Chippewa Tribe supports CMU nickname (04/13) Drunk Student: Chief Illiniwek is not offensive to Natives (04/07) Group protests university's 'Fighting Sioux' name (03/28) UNC-Pembroke stands by its 'Braves' nickname (03/09) UND asked to study 'Fighting Sioux' name again (02/17) Copyright © 2000-2005 Indianz.Com __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

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