Why Central Michigan 'Chippewas' nickname is OK with local tribe, NCAA [View all]
But the Chippewas haven't been forced to change, and the university doesn't believe the nickname is racist. Neither does the Mount Pleasant-based Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Rather, the nickname is used as a sign of pride and honor toward local indigenous people.
"The partnership goes back many decades, and I see the value in the education and outreach opportunities in sharing of the nickname," Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe chief Timothy Davis said in a statement Wednesday. "I support open dialogue and appreciate the leadership from President Davies and CMU as we continue to find new and innovative ways to expand our partnership."
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