native americans
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PublishedMarch 8, 2019
Skowhegan’s decision to retire ‘Indians’ nickname faces hurdles
Some in the community say they will fight the change, while others are grappling with how and when to make it.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2019
Skowhegan schools become last in Maine to retire ‘Indians’ nickname
The 14-9 vote by the SAD 54 board concludes a years-long debate that divided residents over whether its sports teams’ name was offensive to Native Americans.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn't face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2019
Yarmouth removes historical marker calling Native Americans ‘savage enemies’
The marker, placed in an old cemetery in 1929, will be moved to the town's historical society museum for display with accurate information about the Abenaki tribe.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2019
Leonard Pitts: Online jabs reduce a people’s suffering to a punch line
The president and his oldest son really don't understand that the Trail of Tears is no joke.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2019
Our View: Augusta’s sports-betting debate should focus on the rules
Gambling is already entrenched in Maine, and the state shouldn't favor one form of it over another.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Maine Voices: Many schools have already done the right thing on Indian mascots
I suspect there are many unnamed educators who are our real heroes on this issue.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2019
Maine Voices: Skowhegan mascot debate a teaching moment for our youth
It's our chance to show our children that nobody should be treated as less than human.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Leonard Pitts: ‘MAGA teen’ video, and subsequent reaction, depicts a broken nation
However you interpret student Nick Sandmann's actions on the National Mall, the look on his face is unsettling and familiar.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
The View From Here: Time’s up for Skowhegan ‘Indians’
You don't need to have bad intentions to cause real pain for native people fighting for their culture.
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