Proposal to Drop "Squaw" from Place Names in Maine

Publication Date:
January 1, 2000
Topics:
Mascots, Nicknames,Place Names, & Indigenous Peoples Day
Proposal to Drop "Squaw" from Place Names in MaineProposal to Drop "Squaw" from Place Names in Maine

Summary

An analysis of the reasons for the introduction of LD 2418 to the 119th Maine Legislature, including reactions from Native Americans and others in Maine to the prohibition of "sq---" in place names.

⬇
DOWNLOAD PDF
OPEN LINK
OPEN LINK
This document is available as a web page:
Source:

← MITSC Library

P.O. Box 35
Whiting, ME 04691
(207) 726-8555
AboutLIBRARYRESOURCESCONTACT

The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC) is an inter-governmental entity created by the Maine Implementing Act of 1980. Six members are appointed by the State, two by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, two by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and two by the Penobscot Indian Nation. The thirteenth, who is the chairperson, is selected by the other twelve.

Read More about MITSC Here