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A bill introduced by a Democratic state lawmaker in Washington on Friday would prohibit the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols or images for public school mascots, logos or team names.
There are currently 31 schools in the state that have Native American-linked mascots, Q13 FOX of Seattle reported.
The bill, led by state Rep. Debra Lekanoff, says although the use of indigenous mascots may be premised on the promotion of unity or school spirit, their use fails to respect the cultural heritage of Native Americans and promote productive relationships between sovereign governments.
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Amos Perreault, pictured here in his early 20s, was an Ojibway man found dead in 1967. Police say he was drunk and fell into the river, recalls grandson Jamie Monastyrski. I look forward to writing my grandfather’s story. Photo from family collection
I am pleased but somehow still not fully satisfied with Monday’s verdict finding Brayden Bushby guilty of manslaughter in the death of 34-year-old Anishinaabe Kwe Barbara Kentner.
I am happy for her family and reluctantly pleased that the justice system got it right this time, though the sentencing still has to take place, and that will play a large part in whether justice was truly served.