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Gr 7 Up—Controversy has been swirling for decades around the name and mascot of the Washington, DC, professional football team. Considered an offensive slur against Indigenous Americans, the mascot has been the subject of numerous protests and lawsuits. This documentary by brothers and Standing Rock Sioux members John and Kenn Little outlines the case against its use, setting the question in broader terms, including Native American campaigns for equitable access to health care, education, water rights, and much more. In the words of Suzan Shown Harjo, ac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More