President Trump’s Comments on Washington Football Team Name Sparks Outrage from Indian Country as Massepequa High School Urges Executive Order Protecting Native Mascots

On Sunday, President Trump posted on Truth Social suggesting that Washington’s professional football team revert its name back to the "Redskins" and if it didn’t, he may prevent the organization from building a new stadium in Washington. The post sparked responses from many, including the National Congress of American Indians and Suzan Harjo, the Muscogee Medal of Freedom recipient for her decades of advocacy for American Indian rights. The discourse on mascotry isn't isolated with Trump’s comments on the retired use of the "Redskins" though, where just yesterday the Massepequa school district announced they are urging Trump to issue an executive order protecting the continued use of Native-themed mascots and names.

Breaking News, Current affairs, RacismLast Real IndiansJuly 22, 2025Native Mascots, President Trump, Trump, Washington Redskins, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Guardians, Suzan Shown Harjo, Tara Houska, Chase Iron Eyes

American Indian Religious Freedom Summit Brings Tribal Leaders to Washington, Efforts to Preserve Peyote Habitat Heat Up

Leaders of the Native American Church of North America convened for the third consecutive year to advocate for peyote habitat conservation with leaders in Washington. Leaders and supporters met with Congressional leaders and staff to share progress of advocating for the conservation of peyote, a plant where only enrolled members of federally recognized tribes are permitted to possess and ingest for traditional ceremonial purposes.

Culture, Current affairs, Tribal rightsLast Real IndiansNovember 29, 2024American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Peyote, Suzan Shown Harjo

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