North Dakota Fighting Sioux controversy

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The North Dakota Fighting Sioux controversy refers to the controversy surrounding the now retired nickname and logo of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, the athletic teams that represented the University of North Dakota (UND) based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Critics of the name called it a racist stereotype, while supporters maintained that it was inoffensive and a source of pride. Over the years, the debate proved to be a divisive issue. The movement to keep the nickname and logo was led by Native Americans of Siouan descent from both the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake Sioux Nations, UND alumni, sports fans, and athletic players and officials, as well as the university administration for a time. The campaign to change the nickname and logo was led by Native Americans and student organizations, as well as many UND faculty members. The "Fighting Sioux" nickname and logo was added to a list of "hostile and abusive" representations of Native Americans by the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

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