Native American organization wants to make ‘Redskins’ name great again
Christopher Tremoglie
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Left-wing activists may have fueled the movement to change the name of Washington’s NFL franchise. However, an indigenous organization known as the Native American Guardian’s Association is trying to resurrect its former moniker and make Washington’s football team the “Redskins” again. Now known as the Commanders, the team changed its name in 2020 to appease a fanatical mob of social justice warriors and white guilt apologists who claimed the name and logo were racist.
It was the franchise’s name since its inception in Boston in 1933. Furthermore, the Redskins logo was actually designed by Walter Wetzel, a former councilman and chairman of the Blackfeet Nation and president of the National Congress of American Indians. Nevertheless, white, wealthy, left-wing ideologues told Native Americans what was best for them. Some agreed with them. However, many Native Americans were against this sentiment and the subsequent decision to change the name. One such group was NAGA.
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NAGA decided to fight back. The self-described nonprofit and advocacy group’s stated cause is to seek “increased education about Native Americans, especially in public educational institutions, and greater recognition of Native American Heritage through the high profile venues of sports and other public platforms.” NAGA started a petition to bring back the Redskins name and logo, and more than 101,000 people have signed it.
“The name ‘Redskins’ carries deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance, honoring the bravery, resilience, and warrior spirit associated with Native American culture,” the petition reads. “It was never intended as a derogatory or offensive term but as a symbol of respect and admiration. Changing the name abruptly disregards the positive legacy that the Redskins name has built over the years and disorients the passionate fans who have invested their emotions, time, and unwavering support in the team.”
NAGA identified a critical part of the name change fiasco. It is little more than a virtue signaling activity by left-wing political sycophants who feel they have to atone for the past sins of white people. But, by doing so, these decision-makers ignored the cultural significance of the Redskins name. Moreover, they ignored the multitudes of Native Americans who were not offended by the football team’s name, as this poll published by the Washington Post revealed.
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“The change to ‘Commanders’ dilutes our team’s identity and weakens the connection with its devoted fanbase. By restoring the Redskins name, we reinstate a symbol of unity, strength, and shared identity that has inspired generations of fans,” the petition states. The NFL and Washington’s new ownership should at least listen to NAGA’s gripes. In doing so, they can help correct a wrong cultural decision, a decision that should never have happened in the first place.
“As fans, we seek unity, respect, and inclusivity,” the petition states. “We believe that the name Redskins can be a catalyst for positive change, fostering understanding and appreciation for Native American heritage through community outreach, education, and collaboration.”