Supporters of the controversial "Fighting Sioux" nickname and logo of the University of North Dakota will submit a petition to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in hopes of scheduling a referendum on the issue.
Antoine American Horse Jr. told The Grand Forks Herald that the petition has 1,000 signatures. He said the tribal council could consider it at a special meeting next week.
Members of the Spirit
Lake Dakotah Nation have voted to support the name. The tribal council passed a resolution that says UND can use the "Sioux" name in perpetuity.
UND agreed to eliminate the "Sioux" name unless it could get the support of both tribes by November 2010. The North Dakota Board of Higher Education might take action sooner.
Get the Story:Standing Rock nickname supporters to submit petition (The Grand Forks Herald 3/11)
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