(WTNH) — Killingly High School’s controversial mascot will be retired ... “I think it should be up to the Indian tribes if they have it or not,” Killingly resident Dianne Brower said.

“We have proudly supported Palm Springs High School, including the ... help that Indio represents their mascot with a cartoon stereotype of a cross-armed Indian prince in a turban.

The Montaukett Indian Nation lost its state recognition ... of Bohemia. Connetquot's mascot can be seen during a high school basketball game in December. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone The name ...

“One of the top priorities of the NAHF was to address 15 offensive (high school ... achievement of American Indian students.” Rios said many of the offensive mascots were adopted by people ...

“One of the top priorities of the NAHF was to address 15 offensive (high school) mascots in the state,” said Tribal Council ... their use has a detrimental effect on the educational achievement of ...