I have to agree with Tony Delorme, why not let the Spirit Lake Sioux have a seat at the table? If my memory serves me right, Spirit Lake had a vote that was 67% in favor of the Fighting Sioux name? I think it would be interesting to see Members from the Spirit Lake Sioux at the meeting and tell representatives from the NCAA that they are in favor of the Fighting Sioux nickname and they don’t think it’s hostile and abusive. I would also love to be at the table and see what the NCAA members reaction would be.
WDAZ.COM --- Some Spirit Lake tribal members are wondering what their role will be in the latest UND Fighting Sioux Nickname development.
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education is hoping to set up meetings with the NCAA on legislative developments regarding the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.
Representatives from the tribe say they feel a little disrespected that they have not been asked to be involved with the NCAA.
The tribe did take a vote on keeping the Fighting Sioux Nickname and Logo and it did pass.
Tony Delorme with the Spirit Lake Nation says there were mixed feelings after the vote from the Senate came in, but the tribes and the state are coming together for something they believe in and the tribes could make a difference with the NCAA.
