-I am native American, but I do not live on a reservation I visit one every weekend with sporting equipment I bought for the boys to play baseball games. I am married to Doris Strickland a white woman whose family owned a prosperous south of Bentrock. I have two shy, and very polite children one boy and one girl. I was wounded in action in North Africa. I also went to Montana state university in Bozeman. I am also a deacon at First Lutheran church. When I played fast pitch people told me that I was the star pitcher. Though I don't really think so. I do not smoke, drink or curse, because I feel that it is a horrible habit. I am tall and have broad shoulders. Oh I can bowl a 210!
Ollie Young Bear
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So how do you feel about the current situation of NOrth Dakotas team mascots?
-clyde bellecourt
hey cutie, come home! i miss you!
love, Doris!
I agree with you that the school could have used a different name, but think of how long this school has been around. Back when it was built (1883) this probably wasn't an issue they thought would ever come up. It has been a part of the school's and state's history for decades. The local Sioux Indians play a big role in the state of North Dakota and the school is honoring the fighting Sioux.
Hey I'm the fifth jury member. What's your view on the mascot? Do you think UND should be able to keep it or should have to make a new one. Thanks!
- Amy Red Oak
hey ollie. I think that as indians we need to stand strong for our culture and support it! the teams mascots are very offense i completley agree with you.
-clyde bellecourt
Ollie Young Bear,
I do recognize that it is offensive as a Native American to call a team by a proud tribe of our culture and giving them a bad reputation, but I am trying to come up with other options than just concerning ourselves with this problem. I do feel that we should rest our minds of it and do other good things for our community while this is also going on.
~Myra Peterson
Ollie Young Bear,
I know what you mean by making me think about it in that way and i truly believe that there will be changes that are good for us as Native Americans. Do not worry about going to far with your argument. It is quite alright for me to realize the problem and I hope for our sakes that myself and the other tribe members will take great action against the nickname issue.
~Myra Peterson
Hey Ollie
Thanks for responding back to me on your view of the UND mascot. When you say that you don’t support the mascot, I agree! My tribe is the Standing Rock Sioux, and we have historically lived in North Dakota. Since I was born and raised on our reservation, I share the same views as the tribe. We believe that the mascot is degrading and misinforming towards the Native American race. There are so many other mascots available to use and mascots involving Native Americans shouldn’t have to be used. Thanks for supporting the removal of the UND mascot!
- Amy Red Oak
Ollie Young Bear-
Yes i was also curious as to your view point on this matter, as a fellow Native American i want to know how you think this will make our people look. Do you think they will not respect us? or do you think it is going to be a sign of honor?
-Winona Yepa
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