BARBERTON, Ohio -- Why hasn’t the fuss over sport teams’ Native American mascots and names gone away, especially since “Chief Wahoo” and the “Indians” of Cleveland baseball and the “Redskins” of ...

For many Native Americans, the decision to replace the former names of Washington’s NFL team and Cleveland’s MLB team was not just symbolic. It was a matter of dignity, safety and cultural survival.

Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery and leadership. Peta — With roots in the Blackfeet Nation, this name ...

President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians to revert to their old names has revived the conversation about ...

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For Wantagh resident Matt Susco, "Warriors" isn’t just the name of his hometown’s high school sports team. "It’s always been a lifelong sense of pride for us residents, students, since we were ...

ANNAWAN, Ill. (KWQC) - A new Illinois bill was introduced this month that would prohibit the use of Native American names, mascots and logs in all public K-12 schools. “Their pervasive presence in ...

If you're looking to find a Native American name for your baby, this list delves into options from many languages, tribes and nations throughout North America—including monikers from the Hopi, Navajo, ...