1. For each image, discuss as a group how it applies to the interaction between Native Americans and white Americans during the late 1800’s ****Record your answers on a sheet of paper (one per group)

2. What political issue is the cartoon below referring to?

3. Discuss as a group the following question for each handout: Do you think the name or image used by the team/university would be considered an insult by Native Americans? Why or why not?

4. As a group, decide which Native American name/imagery is: A) The most insulting to Natives B) The least insulting to Natives

5. Does anyone in here have Native American ancestry?

6. Opposing Viewpoints In favor/Support: Traditions Honoring Natives No harm intended Many are done in good taste Against: Misrepresents Natives Mocks Native culture Inappropriate use of Native religious figures Uses Native heritage for entertainment & recreation How do the Native people feel? Hard to say (mixed polls, mixed opinions)

7. Would you be offended if a sports team or university decided to use this name and mascot…. The Fighting White Christians

8. Chief Osceola Florida State University Seminoles

9. Chief Wahoo Cleveland Indians

10. Washington Redskins

11. Atlanta Braves

12. Chicago Blackhawks

13. Utah Utes

14. North Dakota University Fighting Sioux