John Barsby Bulldogs When coach Stevenson first brought football to John Barsby, he chose to use “Bulldogs” as the team name, instead of “Blazers” which all of Barsby’s athletics programs used. With a partner, come up with a few reasons why you think Coach Stevenson chose “bulldogs”

Aborignals as Stereotypes First Nations 12

Stereotype A stereotype is a simplified and/or standardized conception or image with specific meaning, often held in common by people about another group. A stereotype is a simplified and/or standardized conception or image with specific meaning, often held in common by people about another group. Bugs Bunny is Hanging Onto a Stereotypical Native

Brainstorm Think of professional sports in North America (Hockey, Football, Basketball, Baseball) Think of professional sports in North America (Hockey, Football, Basketball, Baseball) How many team names have something to do with Aboriginals or First Nations? How many team names have something to do with Aboriginals or First Nations? Walk and Talk, how many can you come up with?

Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball The Braves nickname has been used since 1912

Atlanta Fans “The Tomahawk Chop”

Washington Redskins National Football League The team has been known as the Redskins since 1933

Chicago Blackhawks National Hockey League Chicago’s Hockey Team has been known as the Blackhawks since 1926 Owner Frederic McLaughlin’sFrederic McLaughlin Wife designed the logo

Edmonton Eskimos Canadian Football League In 1897 the name Esquimaux was adopted. In 1910 the club was officially named the Edmonton Eskimos

CLeveland Indians Major League Baseball Chief Wahoo (Mascot Name) Cleveland’s Baseball club has been named the Indians Since Their nickname is “The Tribe”

“Indian” "Why is the term "Indian" offensive?" The term "Indian" was given to indigenous people on this continent by an explorer who was looking for India, a man who was lost and who subsequently exploited the indigenous people. "Why is the term "Indian" offensive?" The term "Indian" was given to indigenous people on this continent by an explorer who was looking for India, a man who was lost and who subsequently exploited the indigenous people. Barbara Munson, a woman of the Oneida Nation

Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball

Kansas City Chiefs The team has been called the Chiefs since 1965

Warpaint The Chiefs Mascot Although Retired, the Chiefs are considering bringing back ol’ Warpaint

Political Correctness Recently there has been vocal opposition to First Nations Used as mascots..

Brainstorm What would be the main arguments supporting the use of First Nations as team names and mascots? What would be the main arguments supporting the use of First Nations as team names and mascots? What would be the main arguments against the use of First Nations As team names and mascots?

University of Illinois Mascot Chief Illiniwek, Recently Retired after 81 years of service..

Other Media

Disney’s Pocohontas Do you detect any stereotypes?

It’s an Honour.. "We are honoring Indians; you should feel honored." Native people are saying that they don't feel honored by this symbolism. We experience it as no less than a mockery of our cultures. We see objects sacred to us - such as the drum, eagle feathers, face painting and traditional dress - being used, not in sacred ceremony, or in any cultural setting, but in another culture's game. "We are honoring Indians; you should feel honored." Native people are saying that they don't feel honored by this symbolism. We experience it as no less than a mockery of our cultures. We see objects sacred to us - such as the drum, eagle feathers, face painting and traditional dress - being used, not in sacred ceremony, or in any cultural setting, but in another culture's game. Barbara Munson, a woman of the Oneida Nation

It’s a Tribute "We are paying tribute to Indians." Indian people do not pay tribute to one another by the use of logos, portraits or statues. "We are paying tribute to Indians." Indian people do not pay tribute to one another by the use of logos, portraits or statues.

Can You Imagine?

Your Turn In a well thought out paragraph, outline the arguments for and against using Aboriginal Peoples as stereotypes. In a well thought out paragraph, outline the arguments for and against using Aboriginal Peoples as stereotypes. What is your opinion on the issue? Explain. What is your opinion on the issue? Explain.