Events
Diversity Brown Bag: The Native American Mascot: Tribute or Stereotype?
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Diversity Brown Bag Series
The Native American Mascot: Tribute
or Stereotype?
LIB 100 & 201 Approved!
The use of Native American names and images in sports has been a
topic of controversy for many years. Some people feel the use of
Native names to be offensive and a damaging form of stereotyping,
while others support the use and consider it as a way to pay tribute
and respect.
Belinda Bardwell, former Tribal Council leader at Little Traverse
Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and current member of Grand Valley’s Native
American Advisory Board, will host a discussion on this topic.
Connection to the Classroom
Learning Outcomes
Social Justice & Human Rights: (LIB100)
1. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to
discuss the history and social impact of using Native American names
and images as mascots
Awareness and Knowledge of Communities and Identities Different
from One’s Own: (LIB 201)
2. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to
explain why Native Americans oppose the use of Native names and images
in professional, collegiate or high school sports.
Knowledge and Examination of Structures and Systems that Impact
Diverse Populations: (LIB 201)
3. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to
discuss how the wide use of Native American names and images has
negatively impacted the social, political and educational experiences
of Native families.