New York Group Combats Use of Native American Mascots

June 15, 2001

Source: The Buffalo News

On June 15, 2001, The Buffalo News reported on Gary Brouse, who is the director of the Interfaith Center's Office of Diversity, Indigenous Issue and Community Economic Development. Its mission is to encourage corporations to abandon the practice of using Native American names and logos, by appealing to companies' shareholders if necessary. Public schools and universities are another battleground for the group.