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DESCRIPTION:Diversity Brown Bag Series\n\nThe Native American Mascot\: Tribute or Stereotype?\n\n\n\nLIB 100 &amp\; 201 Approved!\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nBelinda Bardwell\, former Tribal Council leader at Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and current member of Grand Valley&rsquo\;s Native American Advisory Board\, will host a discussion on this topic.  \n\n \n\n\n\nConnection to the Classroom\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nSocial Justice &amp\; Human Rights\: (LIB100)\n\n1.  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\n\n\n\nAwareness and Knowledge of Communities and Identities Different from One&rsquo\;s Own\: (LIB 201)\n\n2. 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. \n\n\n\nKnowledge and Examination of Structures and Systems that Impact Diverse Populations\: (LIB 201)\n\n3. 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.
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SUMMARY:Diversity Brown Bag\: The Native American Mascot\: Tribute or Stereotype?
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