Spokane Indians Take Historic Step with Logo in Salish Language (fwd link)

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*Spokane Indians Take Historic Step with Logo in Salish Language*

Rodney Harwood
12/27/13

Native Americans have been struggling for a voice in the decision-making
process since the United States government started making treaties with the
tribes. Their voice has been falling on deaf ears for centuries.

Concerns over derogatory Native American imagery and athletic team logos
and the defiant disregard of Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to
change his team name has been the norm for centuries.

But one American sports franchise has not only heard the voice of Native
Americans in the Inland Empire, but welcomed their perspective.

The Spokane Indians baseball team, a Class A Northwest League team that’s
affiliated with the Texas Rangers, collaborated with the Spokane Tribe of
Indians in a partnership built on respect.

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