American Indian Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - Mascots

Question: Where does Utah stand on indigenous mascots? 

Utah Perspective:

Utah Division of Indian Affairs Director Discusses Mascots
The Salt Lake Tribune’s weekly “Trib Talk” took a closer look at the issues surrounding American Indian mascots. The panel included Dustin Jansen, the director of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs and BYU professor Roni Jo Draper.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Ute Indian Tribe and the University of Utah
The Ute Indian Tribe and the University of Utah have a formal agreement granting the university support for using the Ute name for the university’s sports programs.

National Perspective: 

Native Knowledge 360: FAQ Mascots
The Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian has produced classroom resources and teacher training through the initiative Native Knowledge 360°. They have collected answers to questions that educators frequently ask about Native Americans and mascots.

 

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