No more racist Indian mascots


NCAA statements, policies, and commentary on the use of Native American culture and symbolism as nicknames, logos, and mascots for sports teams

JULY 1996: NCAA News: Indian mascots unacceptable

SEPTEMBER 1998: NCAA News: Use of Indian mascots shows lack of respect

2001: Request for Comment on the Use of American Indian Mascots in Intercollegiate Athletics

2001: NCAA News: Chronology of recent events regarding American Indian mascots and imagery

MAY 2002: NCAA News: Indian mascot ban gains ground in California legislature

DECEMBER 2002: MEMO: Report on the Use of American Indian Mascots in Intercollegiate Athletics

FEBRUARY 2003: Excerpt from the February 4-6, 2003, in-person meeting of NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet

JULY 2003: MEMO: Recommended Actions Related to American Indian Mascots in Intercollegiate Athletics

AUGUST 2003: NCAA Executive Committee Passes Recommendations Regarding American Indian Mascots, Confederate Flag, and NCAA Budget

MAY 2005: NCAA Institutional Self Evaluation Examining the Use of American Indian Mascots, Nicknames, and Logos [PDF]

JULY 2005: NCAA News: MOIC forwards recommendations from mascots review

AUGUST 2005: NCAA Executive Committee Issues Guidelines for Use of Native American Mascots at Championship Events

AUGUST 2005: Letter from NCAA President Miles Brand

AUGUST 2005: NCAA Executive Committee Approves Native American Mascot Review Process

AUGUST 2005: NCAA News: Debate's roots are grounded in control

AUGUST 2005: NCAA News: Policy applies core principles to mascot issue, deadline set for compliance

APRIL 2006: NCAA Executive Committee Announces Native American Mascot Appeals Decisions

MAY 2006: Status of Colleges and Universities Subject to Restrictions on the Use of Native American mascots, Names, and Imagery at NCAA Championships [PDF]


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