Well this is an interesting turn of events that isn't going to go over well with the pro-name change crowd. The Spirit Lake members want to vote on ‘Fighting Sioux’ nickname, why not? I would hope that the members of the tribe at Standing rock would pressure Ron His Horse Thunder and call for a vote as well. Stay tuned folks, it will be interesting to see how this turns out.
While in the end I think the Fighting Sioux name is all but gone, one should exhaust all attempts before the University decides its next move. What is the hurry? Why not have a vote on the issue at the tribal level? I have always said that I would like to see the two Sioux tribes that UND needs approval from to keep the Fighting Sioux vote on whether they want UND to change the name or not. What harm does it do to have a vote? I also think that Ron "His Horse" Thunder is not letting the issue go to a vote because he knows he would lose if the vote was actually conducted. I think the reason Ron His Horse Thunder doesn't want a vote because it takes the power out of his hands and puts it in the hands of the people.
Spirit Lake members want vote on ‘Fighting Sioux’ nickname
By Sue Kraft Fischer - Lifestyles Editor
UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname continues to draw criticism, but some members of the Spirit Lake Tribe are in favor of the name — and they would like to see a vote of the people before any final decisions are made.
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Those in attendance agreed the name was given to the tribe as an insult, but insist their ancestors turned it into something to be proud of.
“We’re trying to save the Fighting Sioux nickname,” said supporter Eunice Davidson. “It was placed upon us and our ancestors made it a good thing.”
Fellow supporter Oliver Gourd agreed, “Our veterans went to war and fought for our country under the Sioux name.”
“They took that name and turned it into something respectful,” Davidson added.
“Before we officially sign off and approve the name, we want to make sure our kids are protected,” he said.
“It’s a win-win situation,” added Gourd. “They use the name, we get the scholarships — I don’t know why other tribes are against it.”
Supposedly Ron His Horse is Thunder is up for election in June, but whether he gets voted out or not is a long shot. I guess there's a lot of intimidation that goes on down there to get people to vote "the right way".
ReplyDeleteRon His Horse Thunder will not let a vote take place because he KNOWS he won't like the result of the vote.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't you somehow rip of the Gophers in this post? You are slacking off!
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