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The Spiritual Meaning of Dragonflies and What They Symbolize
During their lifespan, dragonflies grow in the water before taking to the air and flying. Dragonflies undergo a metamorphosis ...
Illinois native people say their history is important and mascots are ‘a perversion’
It really is not a sense of honor there. It is not a sense of history,” said the director of the Native American Chamber of ...
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New York's Native American mascot ban under federal probe, as activists and academics highlight harm
The New York State Board of Regents voted unanimously in April of 2023 to ban the use of Native mascots and imagery for ...
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Communities rally to defend Native American mascots in Illinois bill dispute
Students said their mascots — the Mascoutah Indians, the Collinsville Kahoks and Granite City Warriors — and the meaning ... admiration. Native American warriors have been symbols of strength ...
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Do Crow Sightings Have Meaning?
Crows have a complex history! Discover what crows symbolized to ancient cultures, and find out how some interpret crow ...
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'Our identity has been frozen in time': How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Attendees of the 2025 Native American Summit perform a dance in the Illinois Capitol rotunda on March 12, 2025, in full ...
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A town refuses to give up the school’s Native American mascot — and gets Trump’s support
“How can you argue for a symbol that ... Chiefs changing their name anytime soon!” The NFL’s Chiefs have stuck with their name despite years of protest from some Native American activists.
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Trump’s Education Department Moves to Defend A Historically Inaccurate Native American Mascot
Opinion. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the State of New York’s directive to remove Native American imagery from public schools.