Native American mascot controversy Wahoo; the name of the team is often regarded as a racial slur, such as Redskins or Squaws; or the behavior of the mascot or fans is based upon popular images of Indians which trivialize authentic native cultures; such as the tomahawk chop. The practices of individual schools and teams have changed in response to the controversy. A local example is Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Many Native American images have been removed, and the "Warriors" nickname is now claimed to be generic. The school now has a "circle of courage" logo with eagle feathers and has
Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center providing emergency contraceptive which the ACLU called a "long overdue and important step toward ensuring that Native American women have equal access to emergency contraceptive care." NAWHERC advocates for Native women's rights across the country, however, its main focus is on the health of Native women living in the Aberdeen area which includes women living in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. The group published the "Indigenous Women's Health Book, Within the Sacred Circle: Reproductive Rights, Environmental Health, Traditional Herbs and Remedies" in 2004. "Windspeaker" called the book "well-organized and comprehensive", with issues about women's health written by Native