Tsleil-Waututh First Nation

The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League are in the spotlight for their nickname, which critics liken to the Washington Redskins.

If Redskin is racist, what about Eskimo?

June 24, 2014Sports

The Washington Redskins face growing demands to change their team’s nickname, which many Native Americans say is offensive. The public debate is also putting pressure on other teams, like the Edmonton Eskimos, that also use native imagery.The Washington Redskins face growing demands to change their team’s nickname, which many Native Americans say is offensive. The public debate is also putting pressure on other teams, like the Edmonton Eskimos, that also use native imagery.