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Many places throughout the state of Indiana take their names from Native American indigenous languages. This list includes rivers, lakes, counties, townships and towns. Some of the names have been anglicized, while others have been translated into English or French. The primary Native American languages in Indiana are Miami-Illinois and ...
They are listed in Indiana Code Title 1, Article 2, State Emblems which also regulates the appearance and applicable use of the items. [1] Compared to other states, Indiana has few official symbols. The first symbol was the Seal of Indiana, which was made official in 1801 for the Indiana Territory and again in 1816 by the state of Indiana. [2]
These symbols remind us of Indigenous dispossession while marginalizing authentic Indigenous voices and histories. [1] The trend towards the elimination of Indigenous names and mascots in local schools has been steady, with two thirds having been eliminated over the past 50 years according to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). [6]
Pages in category "Indiana placenames of Native American origin" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
List of placenames of indigenous origin in the Americas; List of federally recognized tribes by state: As of May 2013, there were 566 Native American tribes legally recognized by the U.S. Government, according to the article, "List of federally recognized tribes." Native Americans in the United States
The Beothuk aboriginal peoples became extinct in 1829 and the university deemed the use of the Beothuk name to be offensive Braves: Bradley University: Peoria, Illinois: 2005 While the nickname has never changed, all Native American imagery has been removed. The logo is now a block B and the mascot is a gargoyle. Braves Chowan University
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Most of the schools with the name use a bird logo, therefore are not directly derived from an Indigenous people although there may be an indirect reference to Chief Black Hawk. The following use Native American images/symbols: Adrian High School, Adrian, Missouri [35] Baldwin-Woodville Area High School, Baldwin, Wisconsin