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The term squaw is considered offensive by Indigenous peoples in America and Canada due to its use for hundreds of years in a derogatory context [3] that demeans Native American women. This has ranged from condescending images (e.g., picture postcards depicting "Indian squaw and papoose") to racialized epithets.
Takes groups of three parameters (triplets) that indicate a part of an etymology and produces formatted output Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status Language 1 1 ISO 639 code or name for the language of the word or first root Example gre String suggested Orthography 1 2 How the word or first root is written in the original language Example ''βίος ...
In addition, the term squaw is an eastern Algonquian word, unknown to the local Pomo speakers of the Hokan language stock. In 2011, the State Office of Historic Preservation updated this California Historical Landmark by changing the formal designation to “Frog Woman Rock” as a way to honor and respect the cultural heritage of the Pomo ...
New names will replace the word squaw, effective immediately, at nearly 650 geographic features across the country including Washeshu Creek, formerly known as Squaw Creek, and Olympic Valley, long ...
Officials have approved the removal of the derogatory term "squaw" from over 30 geographic features and place names on California lands. California removes slur targeting Indigenous women from ...
Federal, state, and local forces are at work to change Squaw Valley’s name. Hundreds of places have removed ‘squaw’ from name. Why not the town in Fresno County?
The Online Etymology Dictionary or Etymonline, sometimes abbreviated as OED (not to be confused with the Oxford English Dictionary, which the site often cites), is a free online dictionary that describes the origins of English words, written and compiled by Douglas R. Harper. [1]
People can continue to propose name changes for any feature, including those announced this week.