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The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes agreed to support the statement of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

"Now therefore, be it resolved, that the Intertribal Council of the Five Civilized tribes joins the United States Commission on Civil Rights call to eliminate the stereotypical use of American Indian names and images as mascots in sports and other events and to provide meaningful education about real American Indian people, current American Indian issues, and, the rich variety of American Indian cultures in the U.S."

Signed by all five tribes:

Principal Chief Chadwick Smith, Cherokee

Chief Gregory Pyle, Choctaw

Principal Chief R. Perry Beaver, Muscogee (Creek)

Principal Chief Jerry Haney, Seminole

Governor Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw