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Vancouver Public Schools board incumbents face challengers

Two incumbents on the Vancouver Public Schools’ Board of Directors are facing reelection this fall. General election ballots were mailed Friday. ....

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Washington state bill would ban Native American mascots at public schools

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A bill introduced by a Democratic state lawmaker in Washington on Friday would prohibit the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols or images for public school mascots, logos or team names.
There are currently 31 schools in the state that have Native American-linked mascots, Q13 FOX of Seattle reported.
The bill, led by state Rep. Debra Lekanoff, says although the use of indigenous mascots may be premised on the promotion of unity or school spirit, their use fails to respect the cultural heritage of Native Americans and promote productive relationships between sovereign governments. ....

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Native American mascots would be banned at Washington schools under bill

Native American mascots would be banned at Washington schools under bill
One Native American lawmaker says the mascots are degrading, and banning them would show respect and bring about healing.
Author: Associated Press
Updated: 10:20 PM PST February 5, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. A bill to ban the use of Native American mascots on high school sports teams in Washington had a public hearing Friday in Olympia.
House Bill 1356 was introduced by state Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, an Alaska Native who is Tlingit and Aleut.
It is degrading that we are being portrayed as no different than a token, said Lekanoff in a statement. “This bill is a small change that will bring about healing and show respect for our Native American neighbors and friends. It will give people some hope. ....

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