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“Redskin” In Historical Perspective

Our Indigenous people spoke in many languages. Since the beginning of time, Indigenous languages have used visual and personal descriptions to convey the people, places and ideas within our original lands. It was the first visitors to what is now known as North America who translated these descriptions into French, English and Spanish. Some of those early descriptions of our people and our visitors were translated as: white skin, red skin and black skin. Throughout those times the Indigenous people learned those same languages and accepted the use of those words on both sides of the translation. Throughout the decades a growing acceptance of negativity and ignorance was born for countless unjustified reasons. It is that ignorance that laid grounds to adding descriptive words used to express the hate for our Indigenous people. “You dirty redskin” and “You drunken redskin” are only two of the examples that began a journey into hundreds of years of negative connotations for our Indigenous people.

However, Indigenous communities throughout North America continue to use the original meaning of Redskin in many areas of contemporary culture. Contemporary use of the word “skin” refers to our recognition and identification as being from an Indigenous people. The word “red” expresses pride in our Indigenous strengths. Redskin Magazine fully supports the work of activists who advocate for the discontinued use of the word Redskin for sporting purposes. We also believe the word Redskin used during sporting events promotes prejudice and does nothing to honor any Indigenous group. But we also believe its time to reclaim the word Redskin and create a positive outlook for all Indigenous people around the world. We cannot erase a word from negative minds, but we can change how a word is used.

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The Cost of Higher Education

It seems in today's day and age of higher education, the most intelligent reaction for our people to express seems to be anger. We have forgotten the wisdom and practiced traditions of our patient anc...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:48:00 PST

Political History VS. Ancestral History?

Thank you all for your comments and we are honored you are taking the time to read our information. We not only understand your frustration, we are taking on the responsibility to change the harmful n...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:02:00 PST

COVER MODEL SEARCH

The COVER MODEL SEARCH is on! You could be the next model to appear on the front cover of Redskin Magazine. This could be the break you've been waiting for. Any cultural nationality can apply. Here ar...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:59:00 PST

SHORT FILM BY SARAH DECARLO

Shut'er DownDirected by Sarah DecarloA short film with a small adventure of a native woman armed with only her hand drum and a slight distaste for her surroundings. This unconventional look of an urba...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:15:00 PST

Always explaining and relating...but still having fun!

Awesome responce! I love the comments and thank you everyone for talking about the magazine. In order to change the system you must shake up the system, because those who hide from the truth hate the ...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Wed, 16 May 2007 02:12:00 PST

GATHERING OF NATIONS - NATIVE SKATE JAM

GATHERING OF NATIONS - NATIVE SKATE JAM Well here we are again, its blog time and we just got back from the All Native Skate Jam that took place in Albuquerque New Mexico. Redskin Magazine made an app...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Tue, 01 May 2007 03:27:00 PST

REDSKIN RANT!!

The best thing about blogs is that no one cares how well it reads&lol so this is the first time that I have tried to write a 'Blog', I really do not know where people find the time to write blogs but ...
Posted by REDSKIN MAGAZINE on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:24:00 PST