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The Committee on Geographic Names accepted two tribal proposals that would replace derogatory terms with names that reflect tribal history and culture.
Based upon a ruling from the US Department of Interior last spring, some 600 landmarks nationally are being renamed to remove the word squaw, which is claimed to be defaming to Native Tribes
Based upon a ruling from the US Department of Interior last spring, some 600 landmarks nationally are being renamed to remove the word squaw, which is claimed to be defaming to Native Tribes
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) adopted nine tribal proposals Tuesday, replacing derogatory names used for indigenous women to names that reflect tribal history and culture.