3a) The Edmonton Eskimos football team has come under fire because the name "Eskimo" is seen as a racist term for Inuit people and/or because Indigenous people should not be used as mascots. Do you believe that the team should change their name or do you think it is not meant to be offensive and therefore it is ok? Explain your answer. ( https://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=1Vsnul (https://www.youtube .com/watch?v=Me79bPwgTXU)

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3a) The Edmonton Eskimos football team has come under fire because the name "Eskimo" is seen as a racist term for Inuit people and/or because Indigenous people should not be used as mascots. Do you believe that the team should change their name or do you think it is not meant to be offensive and therefore it is ok? Explain your answer. ( https://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=1Vsnul (https://www.youtube .com/watch?v=Me79bPwgTXU)

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The Edmonton Eskimos football team changed their name to the Edmonton Elks in 2021. This change followed years of debate and pressure from Indigenous groups and others who found the term "Eskimo" offensive. Many Indigenous people consider "Eskimo" a colonial term with a derogatory history. While some argued the name was meant to honour Inuit people, the team ultimately recognized the importance of respecting Indigenous perspectives and chose a new name. Mascots based on specific ethnic groups can perpetuate stereotypes and contribute to cultural appropriation, even if unintentional.

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