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Originally posted by DeltAlum
Far be it from me to say anything good about our arch-rival Miami of Ohio, however, I think her point -- which I've heard from a number of friends from there -- is that the school mascot was named in conjunction with the local tribe. In other words, the Miami Indians were consulted and considered it an honor.
Times do change, but I believe the university still has ties with the tribe, and has the chief on campus yearly if not more often. Or at least they did the last time I had this conversation with a good friend who is on the local Miami Alumni Chapter here in Denver.
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that is all correct! thanks DeltAlum. I know that was hard for you!
I mentioned in a previous post that there is a document that is signed by the Indian Chief at the time and I believe Miami's president at the time. It was hanging on a wall at the Miami Inn when I was there. I read it everytime my parents were staying there when i was at school. ADPiQTMel can probably tell us if it is still there or if it has been moved.