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In his remarks, Clark spoke about the racism in that university's continued use of a caricatured Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, which is a constant reminder of the arrogance, ignorance, and cruelty of the dominant white culture.
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FYI, TChris, the Illini (also called the Illiniwek) were the indigenous people of the region, and specifically comprised a confederacy of six tribes: the Kaskaskia, Cahokia,
TalkLeft 2008
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I can't say that I know anything about the reaction to the Florida Seminoles, but I don't know that your statements about Chief Illiniwek are accurate.
Burning Man and the Indigenous Community. - Feministing 2009
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Another good example is the whole Chief Illiniwek controversy at U of IL versus Fl St & the Seminoles.
Burning Man and the Indigenous Community. - Feministing 2009
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Chief Illiniwek would do a far better job than the current officeholders!
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I wish members of this tribe would have accompanied me to the University of Illinois campus several years ago when I covered the Indians protesting the use of Chief Illiniwek as the school's mascot.
Tim Giago: Indians as Mascots for America's Fun and Games Tim Giago 2012
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In the fight against Chief Illiniwek, we never had overwhelming support from Native American tribes in the area.
Burning Man and the Indigenous Community. - Feministing 2009
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Maybe when the NCAA loses its power, we can have Chief Illiniwek back.
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We read copious amounts of Cornel West and bell hooks, demanded multicultural centers and gender studies departments, applauded Ellen's coming out, and protested demeaning mascots like Chief Illiniwek.
Eboo Patel: 'Everybody Draw Muhammad Day': The New Campus Culture Wars 2010
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Maybe when the NCAA loses its power, we can have Chief Illiniwek back.
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