The Edmonton Eskimos, a team in the Canadian Football League, has decided to keep its name amidst controversy.
We have made an announcement today regarding our Northern Engagement Program and team name. For more information go here: https://t.co/vFG5uazlaK pic.twitter.com/LYxjJ5bRpZ
Has anyone spoken to the ‘Eskimo mayor’ of Edmonton or cathmckenna?
Consensus is a white word for 'we decided behind closed doors'
I'm sure someone in the rent-a-demo misfit crowd will be outraged.
I think its a proud name and never once in my 49 years has anyone ever made any derogatory comment regarding the team name or the Inuit people or culture.
Good! It's a great name and is meant to honour, not discriminate.
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