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Among the categories of names for sports teams in the United States and Canada, those referring to Indigenous peoples are lesser in popularity only to the names of various animals. In a list of the top 100 team names, "Indians" is 14th, "Braves" is 38th, "Chiefs" is 57th. [1]
Many sports team mascots are named for an ethnic group or similar category of people. Though these names typically refer to a group native to the area in which the sports team is based, many teams take their names from groups which are known for their strength (such as Spartans or Vikings), despite not being located near the historic homes of these groups.
Using Indigenous names and mascots, like the former Washington Football Team name, extends beyond racial insensitivity; it reinforces colonialism and erases Indigenous identity and land. [1] Such practices maintain the power relationship between the dominant culture and the Indigenous culture, and can be seen as a form of cultural imperialism. [4]
PWHL unveils new team names, logos in rebranding after inaugural season. Kari Anderson. September 9, 2024 at 11:16 AM.
List of ethnic sports team and mascot names; List of college sports team names and mascots derived from Indigenous peoples; List of secondary school sports team names and mascots derived from Indigenous peoples; List of sports team names and mascots derived from indigenous peoples; List of swim clubs
In 2020, Carthage's board of trustees unanimously voted to retire the name Red Men/Lady Reds and the mascot "Torchie" from Carthage athletics and will compete as Carthage Athletics during the 2020–21 academic year. A new team name and mascot will be approved and announced prior to the 2021–22 academic year. [37] Redmen
Institution Nickname Location Abilene Christian University: Wildcats: Abilene, Texas: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: Golden Stallions: Tifton, Georgia
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