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Squaw: A name of the past?
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Photo © University of Arizona | Indian people have long tried to change offensive place names throughout the US, including ones like Squaw Peak in Arizona (see photo). Different states are paying more attention to the issue including Maine, Montana, and now, Suzanne Stillwaggon wants to change the name of a creek in Corvallis, Oregon. The local Board of Commissioners will discuss a name change... |
Relevant Links: Corvallis Environmental Center - You're supposed to be able to their online survery about whether or not you want the name changed, but since the survey is not available yet, email them your opinion! And tell them to put the survey up... Related stories: Clock begins ticking for the change of `squaw' locations (Boston Globe 4/3) Maine governor due to sign 'squaw' bill Monday (Boston Globe 3/31) Squaw Slowly Disappearing from Montana (Indian Country Today 3/29) Maps and Materials: Map of affected sites In Montana Discussion: What do you think about changing place names? About the word squaw? What about mascots? Join our discussion and offer your opinions today! |
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