Over 81% of respondents to a poll in Indian Country Today, 500 Native organizations, hundreds of tribes and petitions with signatures in the tens of thousands have called for the retirement of these mascots. If you really want to honor Native people, listen to the voices around the country that are asking to be heard. No matter what the name, if someone says they don't like it, then only a bully would continue to use it. 

John N. Low, JD, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Comparative Studies
Affiliated Faculty - American Indian Studies