Why Central Michigan 'Chippewas' nickname is OK with local tribe, NCAA

[safeinOhio]

But the Chippewas haven't been forced to change, and the university doesn't believe the nickname is racist. Neither does the Mount Pleasant-based Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Rather, the nickname is used as a sign of pride and honor toward local indigenous people.

"The partnership goes back many decades, and I see the value in the education and outreach opportunities in sharing of the nickname," Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe chief Timothy Davis said in a statement Wednesday. "I support open dialogue and appreciate the leadership from President Davies and CMU as we continue to find new and innovative ways to expand our partnership."

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2020/07/24/central-michigan-chippewas-nickname-saginaw-chippewa-indian-tribe/5488280002/

[Vogon_Glory]

1. If the Native Americans are cool with the team names

I don’t see why we should force a change.

[safeinOhio]

2. I went to Eastern Michigan U.

In 1991 they change from the Hurons to the Eagles. I remember the living Chief of the Huron Nation was against the change. He was afraid the Huron name would be forgotten.