Facebook Twitter Email
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2002

The 4H program in Virginia has removed references to Indian culture, The Washington Times reports today.

"Tribes" will now be referred to as "packs." "Pow-wows" are now called "cave meetings." The "Big Chief" has been renamed "Great Bear."

The decision was made voluntarily but it comes as the Department of Agriculture investigates the use of Indian themes in West Virginia.

Get the Story:
Virginia 4-H yields (The Washington Times 6/28)

Related Stories:
USDA wants Indian themes cut from 4H (6/27)
McCain: What's the fuss with Indian names? (6/26)
USDA investigates 4H complaint (6/25)
In The Hoop: Self-Determination (4/18)