Native Americans need to ask why they allowed the Government to delist the Wolves, and stop being so ridiculous. “I AM NATIVE” The delisting of the wolves pisses me off alot more than some stupid name! Should be calling people asking them why they are allowing the Government to “STEAL” Back Sacred land from Reservations to give to Foreign Mining corporations…. But they waist their time on a name….. Makes me VERY SAD!
The Oneida Indian Nation and the National Congress of American Indians have launched a telephone campaign asking NFL fans to petition league leaders to change the Washington Redskins nickname, the Oneida Nation announced Thursday.
The campaign will call residents of the Washingon, D.C. metro area and play a prerecorded message from two Washington fans.
“We represent America’s capital; and it’s time we demonstrate our commitment to the ideals of equality and civility,” Washington fan Josh Silver says. “Without the name, it’s still D.C. football… You can stay a true fan, and also recognize the need for a mascot that doesn’t alienate and offend.”
The other fan on the call is Ian Washburn, who was also featured in a Washington Post article in September.