Essays
Reflections of a Former Methacton “Warrior” Why I Believe American Indian Mascots Should Be Retired
by Ellen J. Staurowsky
Much Ado about Mascots
by Dr. Ellen J. Staurowsky and Shelly Wilson
White Privilege Shapes The U.S.
by Robert Jensen, PhD
Why Educators Can’t Ignore Indian Mascots
by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
Playing Indian at Halftime The Controversy over American Indian Mascots, Logos, and Nicknames in School-Related Events
by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
Let's Spread the "Fun" Around The Issue of Sports Team Names and Mascots
by Ward Churchill
Logos and Mascots
by Dennis Banks
"Indians" and Animals: A Comparative Essay
by David P. Rider, Ph.D.
Stereotypes/Discrimination/Identity
by David P. Rider, Ph.D.
The Truth about American Indian Mascots
by Dr. Chris Kraatz
Tolerance.org FIRST PERSON: Not for Sport
by Barbara Munson
Chief Illiniwek: Dignified or Damaging?
by Joseph P. Gone
Of Polls and Race Prejudice Sports Illustrated "Errant 'Indian Wars'"
by G. Richard King, Ellen J. Staurowsky, Lawrence Baca, Laurel R. Davis, Cornel Pewewardy
Related link: Mascot supporters insult Native peoples
by Rebecca Adamson (Indian Country Today)
"Indian" Sport Mascots and Logos: Looking Forward to Their History
D. Anthony Tyeeme Clark (Meskwaki), University of Illinois
American Indians and Crime [PDF]
U.S. Department of Justice
Psychological Considerations
American Indian Sports Team Mascots
The Harm of Native Stereotyping
Peace Party/Bluecorncomics.com
Indian People as Mascots
by Carter Camp
Discourses of Heroes and Savages
by Charlene Teters
Erasing Native American Stereotypes
Anthropology Outreach Office, Smithsonian Institution
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
by Peggy McIntosh
Do We Honor When We Use Native American Indian Images and Mascots?
About.com (Race relations)
Note to Congress: Stop shielding 'Indian' mascots and start defending Indian people
by Suzan Shown Harjo
The NCAA is learning what it's like to be Indian
by Suzan Shown Harjo
Washington Chief-Making and the R-Word
by Suzan Shown Harjo
Illiniwek fans missed the Indians for the 'Chief'
by Suzan Shown Harjo
Articles
Columbus Day: Celebrating the Invasion of America
by Peter J. Sanfaçon
Tosa East to stay Red Raiders; High school will keep nickname
by Georgia Pabst
Reflections on Indian Mascots and White Rage
by Tim Wise
Salesian to replace 'offensive' mascot
by Kimberly S. Wetzel (Contra Costa Times)
Related link: Mascot Position Statement
Tim Chambers, Principal, Salesian High School, Richmond, CA
Chief Illiniwek a caricature whose time has passed
by Judy Emerson (Rockford Register Star)
Chief Illiniwek Likely To Be Dropped As Mascot
Associated Press
No Peace Pipe for 'Racist' Sports Mascots
Campus Report
Profiles of Controversial Mascots
by Jennae Wallace (CourtTV News)
Protesters prepare for battle against Cleveland police
by Matt Bean (CourtTV News)
Related link: The True Story of Cleveland Baseball
What's In a Name?
by Kelley R. Taylor
Mascots an honor? American Indian caricatures, symbols, and wacky names demean cultures
by David McGrath
The Great Divide The idea and reality of Native American mascots
by Dana Goldstein
What to Tell Your Child About Prejudice and Discrimination
Anti-Defamation League
It's a White Man's Game: Racism, Native American Mascots, And The NCAA
by C. Richard King
KTWU Sunflower Journeys 1705C - Indian Mascots
KTWU Channel 11, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas
What's in a Name? - some ethnic groups find team and mascot names offensive
Current Events
People of color urged to join fight against offensive mascots
United Methodist News Service
Burmaster repeats request for school districts to drop Indian names, mascots
Wisconsin Education Association Council
'Red Face' Does Not Honor Us
by H. Mathew Barkhausen III
Education Department to mull use of American Indians as school symbols
by Andrew Tutino
GUEST COLUMN (1 of 3): Redskins game offers American Indian writer peek into seventh circle
by George Benge
GUEST COLUMN (2 of 3): Illiniwek creates a climate of hostility on University campus
by George Benge
GUEST COLUMN (3 of 3): Warrior statue still casts dark shadow over idyllic mountain setting at Erwin High
by George Benge
Hank Aaron Steps Up to the Plate on the use of Native American Names and Mascots in Sport
Northeastern University
A Letter from the President of the NCAA
Myles Brand
List of sports team names and mascots derived from Indigenous peoples
Wikipedia
List of company and product names derived from Indigenous peoples
Wikipedia
Read these books ("Don't be afraid to learn something")
Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy
by Vine Deloria (Foreword), C. Richard King (Editor), Charles Fruehling Springwood (Editor)
Dancing at Halftime: Sports and the Controversy over American Indian Mascots
by Carol Spindel