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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/native-american-group-calls-commanders- name-change-degrading-and-demands-action/ar-AA1yByBX

The debate surrounding the Washington Commanders' name change continues,
with a Native American group, the Native American Guardian's Association (NAGA), issuing a strongly worded statement criticizing the team's new
moniker and the process behind its adoption.

NAGA argues that the name "Commanders" is not only insensitive but also
deeply offensive, given the historical context of U.S. military
commanders' actions against Native American tribes.

The Washington NFL franchise transitioned to the "Commanders" name in
2022, following a period as the Washington Football Team and decades of controversy surrounding its previous name, the "Redskins."

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In the service of the Great Spirit, on behalf of truth, it is NAGA's
sacred mission to not just save traditional Native American culture - but promote and grow it.

We "Guardians" and the other 90% of WAPO surveyed Natives who supported
NFL's use of Redskins and image of Chief Two Guns Whitecalf for 87 years continue to be ignored by today's woke/racist decision makers at the D.C.- based franchise which continues to insist on utilizing THE most DEGRADING
and INSENSITIVE namesake in any sports league - the Commanders. Had the
NFL done any type of focus group with Natives, they would know that their
team name is considered indefensible as it was a series of Commanders -
many from D.C. - who decimated the once-formidable native nations of this continent.

Lord Jeffery Amherst - in an attempt to wipe out redskin warrior Black
Hawk- used small-pox infected blankets to wipe us out.

General G. E. Custer - a calvary Commander sent from D.C. - attempted to
wipe out our people to include redskin warriors Crazy Horse and Sitting
Bull.

General Patrick Connor - a troop Commander sent from D.C. - wiped out an
entire native encampment known as the Bear Creek Massacre.

Each of these "Commanders" and 100s more like them, were responsible for
our near-total cultural eradication. Thus, the continued use of the
rushed, non-focused group, woke-culture provided name to replace the
venerable redskin warrior Chief Two Guns Whitecalf, stands as a
excruciating reminder of the generational horror unleashed on our people
by 'Commanders from D.C.

NAGA will continue to be THE BECON OF HOPE to the vast majority of both card-carrying Native Americans and the more than 50% of all Americans who
carry some level of native DNA - that's more than 160 million of us.

We will continue to fight the slanderous misinformation campaign of the
NFL's Commanders and their dishonest political/media cabal who continue to misrepresent what a Redskin is and was. Born in Boston, Ma. in 1933, the Redskin name is and was always "

'...Braves on the warpath…” as indicated in the team’s own fight song – a red-painted warrior - nothing more, nothing less.

In short, Commanders from D.C. were once sent to murder redskin warriors,
to wipe out our culture and eventually remove our lands from all of our
people.

Today’s news that the Commanders will continue to unfairly relegate Chief
Two Guns and other redskin warriors to the
dustbin of history and clearly is designed to continue the genocidal
efforts of Amherst, Custer and Connor.

As the original Americans, we deserve better than be labeled D.C.
Commanders – it’s insulting. We deserve honest representation and the
telling of the truth. Educate not Eradicate.

In the service of the Great Spirit, on behalf of truth, it is NAGA's
sacred mission to not just save traditional Native American culture - but…
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While the organization aimed to distance itself from a term widely
considered a racial slur, NAGA contends that the new name is equally problematic. The group supports the team's original name and logo in their statement, which featured Chief Two Guns Whitecalf.

They argue that the "Redskins" name, despite its controversial history,
was supported by a majority of Native Americans, citing a survey claiming
90% approval.

NAGA's primary objection to the "Commanders" name stems from its
association with historical figures they say were responsible for the near-extermination of Native American cultures. They specifically name
Lord Jeffrey Amherst, known for his role in distributing smallpox-infected blankets to Native American populations; General George E. Custer,
infamous for his involvement in the Battle of Little Bighorn; and General Patrick Connor, who led the Bear Creek Massacre.

The group argues that these "Commanders," and countless others, represent
a legacy of violence, displacement, and cultural eradication. Therefore,
the use of the term by a prominent sports franchise serves as a painful reminder of this history.

NAGA's statement goes beyond simply criticizing the name. They also take
issue with the team's decision-making process, claiming that the name
change was driven by "woke culture" and lacked meaningful consultation
with Native American communities.

They assert that if the NFL had conducted proper focus groups with Native Americans, they would have understood the deeply offensive nature of the "Commanders" name. The organization positions itself as a "beacon of hope"
for Native Americans and those with Native American ancestry, vowing to continue fighting what they describe as a "slanderous misinformation
campaign" perpetuated by the Commanders and their supporters.

They believe the team and its allies are misrepresenting the history and meaning of the "Redskins" name and the image of Chief Two Guns Whitecalf.

The Washington Commanders organization has not yet publicly responded to
NAGA's latest statement. The team's new ownership group, led by Josh
Harris and Magic Johnson, inherited the "Commanders" name after it had
already been implemented.

It remains to be seen how the franchise will address the ongoing
controversy and the concerns raised by NAGA and other Native American
groups. The debate highlights the complex and sensitive issues surrounding
team names, historical representation, and the ongoing struggle for
recognition and respect for Native American communities.


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