Squaw Valley, CA To Consider Changing Name Since “Squaw” Is a Racial Slur “The English word squaw is an ethnic and sexual slur,[1][2][3] historically used for Indigenous North American women.[4] Contemporary use of the term, especially by non-Natives, is considered offensive, derogatory, misogynist and racist.[1][2][3][4][5][6]” – Wikipedia According to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows CEO of, Ron Cohen, Squaw Valley is considering changing its name due to the word “squaw” being a racial slur. We realize it is time to re-examine our use of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 22, 2020 27 Comments