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safeinOhio

(34,304 posts) Fri Jul 24, 2020, 05:40 PM Jul 2020

Why Central Michigan 'Chippewas' nickname is OK with local tribe, NCAA

But the Chippewas haven't been forced to change, and the university doesn't believe the nickname is racist. Neither does the Mount Pleasant-based Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Rather, the nickname is used as a sign of pride and honor toward local indigenous people.

"The partnership goes back many decades, and I see the value in the education and outreach opportunities in sharing of the nickname," Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe chief Timothy Davis said in a statement Wednesday. "I support open dialogue and appreciate the leadership from President Davies and CMU as we continue to find new and innovative ways to expand our partnership."

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2020/07/24/central-michigan-chippewas-nickname-saginaw-chippewa-indian-tribe/5488280002/

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Why Central Michigan 'Chippewas' nickname is OK with local tribe, NCAA (Original Post) safeinOhio Jul 2020 OP

If the Native Americans are cool with the team names Vogon_Glory Jul 2020 #1

I went to Eastern Michigan U. safeinOhio Jul 2020 #2

Vogon_Glory

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1. If the Native Americans are cool with the team names

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Sat Jul 25, 2020, 07:49 AM

Jul 2020

I don’t see why we should force a change.

safeinOhio

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2. I went to Eastern Michigan U.

Reply to Vogon_Glory (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 25, 2020, 08:05 AM

Jul 2020

In 1991 they change from the Hurons to the Eagles. I remember the living Chief of the Huron Nation was against the change. He was afraid the Huron name would be forgotten.

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