Oregon Bans Native American Mascots in High Schools

In what is being called one of the toughest restrictions ever placed on the use of Native American mascots, nicknames and logos, the Oregon State Board of Education determined Thursday that eight high schools will need to change their nicknames within the next five years, or risk the loss of state funding. Another seven schools are required to change mascots or logo graphics that depict Native Americans.

The decision, in discussions for six years, requires schools to eliminate names like "Indians," "Chiefs" and "Braves." "Warriors" may stay, but logos may not reference tribal customs or traditions, reports The Oregonian. An unknown number of middle and elementary schools also will be affected. The ban does not apply to colleges - a moot point in Oregon ever since Native American mascots at Southern Oregon University and Chemeketa Community College were dropped.

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