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Utah schools discuss on-campus representation of Indigenous peoples

Utah schools discuss on-campus representation of Indigenous peoples
A resolution in Utah’s most recent legislative session started conversations about on-campus representations of Indigenous peoples. These representations include mascots and statues, like the “Massasoit Indian” statue on the BYU campus. (Universe archives)
Discussions about inclusivity on Utah campuses continue after a resolution urging Utah schools to retire Native American mascots failed in the recent Utah legislative session.
The resolution, HCR3, would have encouraged K-12 public schools to retire their Native American mascots. It failed to pass the House on Feb. 16 after Utah lawmakers spoke against it. HCR3 would not have been binding law, but a statement of encouragement to promote inclusivity and sensitivity toward native students. ....

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Resolution urging Utah schools to retire Native American mascots fails on House floor in surprising vote

Resolution urging Utah schools to retire Native American mascots fails on House floor in surprising vote
Republican lawmakers spoke out against the measure, which failed 27-45.
(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Current naming is pictured around Bountiful High on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, after the school announced it would to retire The Braves name. The Utah House on Tuesday rejected a resolution encouraging schools to replace American Indian mascot names.
| Updated: Feb. 17, 2021, 3:14 p.m.
A resolution that would have encouraged Utah schools to retire any Native American mascots failed to pass in the House on Tuesday after several conservative state lawmakers spoke out against it with one questioning whether they were being too sensitive and if animal mascots would next be considered too controversial. ....

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