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Native American mascots surrounded by controversy - kval.com
By Meghan Kalkstein
Oakridge - The warriors, the braves, the indians, these are the names of some area high schools mascots. Many of them are rooted in long standing tradition. But for Native Americans, these names have other meanings. Now there are new recommendations that all high schools receiving state funding to eliminate Native American mascots and images
There are 16 high schools in our state with Native American images as their mascots. Some say it's a matter of respect for a culture, others say, it's harmful and degrading.
"We just got that Native American bust up there," points out Oakridge High School principal and superintendent Don Kordosky.
There are 16 high schools in our state with Native American images as their mascots. Some say it's a matter of respect for a culture, others say, it's harmful and degrading.
"We just got that Native American bust up there," points out Oakridge High School principal and superintendent Don Kordosky.
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Pacific Design Center
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