The Central Michigan University "Chippewas" and the University of Utah "Utes" have won exemptions from the NCAA's policy on Indian mascots.

The NCAA said it will allow the two schools to use Indian imagery during post-season tournaments. The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe supports the "Chippewas" while the Northern Ute Tribe supports the "Utes."

The Florida State University "Seminoles" have previously won an exemption. The University of North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" are waiting on a decision from the NCAA. Sioux tribes have expressed opposition to the nickname and logo.

Get the Story:
Utah, Central Mich. names get OK from NCAA (The Daily Illini 9/6)
NCAA allows Utah to keep being 'Utes' (The Salt Lake Tribune 9/3)
NCAA approves CMU's mascot (The Detroit News 9/4)

NCAA Announcement:
NCAA Executive Committee Issues Guidelines for Use of Native American Mascots at Championship Events (August 5, 2005)

Relevant Links:
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe - http://www.sagchip.org
Central Michigan University - http://www.cmich.edu
University of Utah - http://www.utah.edu
Utah Utes - http://utahutes.ocsn.com

NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee - http://www1.ncaa.org/eprise/main/
membership/governance/assoc-wide/moic/index.html
National Coalition on Racism in Sports and Media - http://www.aimovement.org/ncrsm

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