State formally adopts nine tribal proposals to replace derogatory place names | The Journal of the San Juan Islands
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Washington adopts nine tribal proposals to replace derogatory place names
WASHINGTON – The State of Washington has adopted proposals by tribal nations to replace derogatory place names with those that are respectful of Native American women. The proposals from the
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Washington changes 9 derogatory place names to ones proposed by tribes
Nine place names that used a derogatory term for Native American women have now been officially replaced by names that were proposed by Washington tribes.
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Local tribes submit suggestions to rename geographic locations with derogatory names
OKANOGAN CO. Wash — Local tribes are working with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to rename geographic locations with derogatory names. This week, the Washington State Committee on
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Washington committee hears proposals to change derogatory names of geographic features
Washington's Indigenous tribes have proposed new names for several natural locations around the state with derogatory names.
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