The University of North Dakota "Fighting
Sioux" Logo; Designed by American
Indian Artist, Bennett Brien.
Posted on 10/26/2007 10:18:29 AM PDT by wallcrawlr
Change it to the “Fighting Indians.” If there’s any flap about it, tell them to “Sioux me.”
Is this the end of Sioux City ?
Not all Indians are on this PC bandwagon. I’m Indian and see nothing wrong with the team names such as Warriors, Braves, etc. I’d call them a compliment. I was upset years ago when Stanford took away the Stanford Indian and let Prince Lightfoot go. He was there and for free for over twenty years. Now Stanford is a color, and I believe some kind of tree. So stupid. I can see how “Redskins” would bother some, but to me it’s all in fun and sports and doesn’t get under my skin. Matter of fact I like the Redskins and the Atlanta Braves too.
Furthermore, the name “Sioux” is North American French, not native at all. The tribes referred to themselves as “Dakotah” or “Lakotah.” This case has absolutely no validity.
I'm from there. We called it a variety of things, but mostly we called it a sh_thole.
The University of North Dakota "Fighting
Sioux" Logo; Designed by American
Indian Artist, Bennett Brien.
I guess no one is asking “Is this heaven” anymore. LOL
One proposal that Congress didn't adopt, before ND achieved statehood, was for it to be named Lincoln. Maybe they could revive that idea and call SD "Reagan."
The Florida State Seminoles are allowed by the PC types to keep their Indian name, but Illinois and UND are being forced to change. I think in most cases the university administrations are happy to cave in to any left-wing demand, and it is the alumni who resist.
There are so many people trying to change our history the American Indian will become a footnote as more people whose ancestors did not have a part in the building of this country continue coming to America. These mascots force people to consider that at one time there were these various tribes of red men that inhabited this land and played a major role in building the west.
Liberals want every non white person to be poor indigenous people who need their help.
I’ve heard the perjorative “Sewer City” used at times.
American Indian Tribal Names
http://www.native-languages.org/languages.htm#alpha
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
So are they going to get rid of all their traditional names ?
I hope not i like alot of them they are beutiful names !
The next step will be PETA complaining about the Lion, Tigers,Colts and Wolverines and many more.
We’re pretty close to having the Colorado Rockies become the Fighting Evangelicals.
Thanks! ;-)
And HOW!
fighting sioux hockey is the best
“The Florida State Seminoles are allowed by the PC types to keep their Indian name, but Illinois and UND are being forced to change. I think in most cases the university administrations are happy to cave in to any left-wing demand, and it is the alumni who resist.”
It’s my understanding that the Seminole tribe considers it an honor for Florida State to use their name and wants it to continue. That doesn’t stop the PC types from trying to change it, acting as if the Seminoles should be offended, even if they’re not.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/08/24/sports/COLLEGE.php
Or maybe not:
http://www.davesez.com/archives/000953.php
I remember reading that Ralph Engelstad was ready to turn out the lights in the place if the university ever changed its nickname. Ought to be interesting.
just fyi. Ralph is dead now.
i dont have the details and maybe all i’m doing is spreading false info but i believe the Arena isnt University owned. its managed for them by a private group. its an unusual arrangement i believe.
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