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
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Stereotype
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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)
 How many team names have something to
do with Aboriginals or First Nations?
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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
Owner Frederic McLaughlin’s
Wife designed the logo
Chicago’s Hockey Team has been known as the
Blackhawks since 1926
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 1914. Their nickname is “The Tribe”
“Indian”
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"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
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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..
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"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
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"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.
 What is your opinion on the issue?
Explain.
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