Meeting Between Skowhegan School Officials and Indian Tribal Leaders on Use of “Indians,” Indefinitely Postponed

A meeting between Skowhegan school officials and Indian tribal leaders on use of the “Indians” mascot and nickname for sports teams has been indefinitely postponed. According to the KJ, it’s because of the media attention it’s received. The school department feels it is now more of a community issue and the public should be involved. Barry Dana, a former chief of the Penobscot tribe, learned about the decision Friday. He said he accepts the decision but added, “this issue will not go away.” (centralmaine.com)