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Trump Vows to Rename Denali Back to Mount McKinley

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President-elect Donald Trump has reignited the debate over North America’s tallest peak, vowing to reverse Obama’s 2015 decision to rename Mount McKinley as Denali. Speaking at a conference in Phoenix, Trump declared his intention to “bring back the name of Mount McKinley,” arguing that the 25th U.S. president, William McKinley, deserves the honor. The mountain, standing at 20,310 feet, has […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 23, 2024
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3 Roads Near Palisades Tahoe, CA, That Still Contain Word ‘Squaw’ to be Renamed

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Remaining evidence of the ski resort formerly know as Squaw Valley will be removed soon after the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the renaming of three county-maintained roads that still contain the racist slur. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Announces New Name: Palisades Tahoe Squaw Valley resort was rebranded Palisades Tahoe in September 2021 since the word “Squaw” is […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 7, 2022
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S**** Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA, Renaming Update: New Name Will be Announced in Early Fall

Almost a year ago Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA, committed to changing their name because the word “Squaw” is considered a racial & sexist slur against Native Americans. Related: Online Petition Asking for the Washoe Tribe to Rename Squaw Valley, CA “After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 9, 2021
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Online Petition Asking for the Washoe Tribe to Rename Squaw Valley, CA

Two months ago Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA, committed to changing their name because the word “Squaw” is considered a racial & sexist slur against Native Americans. “After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically with respect to Squaw Valley, outreach to Native American groups, including the local Washoe […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 16, 2020
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