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DescriptionThe symbol of the University of Illinois, commemorating the Illiniwek tribe for which the state and school were named, has been criticized by opponents as a racist mascot instead of a revered tradition.

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See also:

Chief Illiniwek Educational Foundation - This organization tries to use the Chief to educate those affiliated with the University about Native Americans
Retire The Chief - On-line newsletter advocating the retirement of Chief Illiniwek.
University of Illinois - History of the Chief - Official Athletic Department website, discusses the origins of the figure.

Media publications

Seeking a Compromise - Chief Illiniwek - A report by Trustee Roger Plummer to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees concluding that a compromise resolution is not possible and that the only two alternatives are for the board to either retain or retire Chief Illiniwek. (Published 2002-03-13 00:00:00)

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