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In wake of Lancaster mascot controversy, Newstead moves to establish Indigenous Peoples Day

By Barbara O'Brien

Akron lacrosse players took a stand in March when they refused to play a game against the Lancaster Redskins because of their name, and now their hometown has made another statement.

The Newstead Town Board, consisting of two Conservatives, two Republicans and one Democrat, unanimously designated the second Monday of every October – otherwise known as Columbus Day – as Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Source: http://www.buffalonews.com/

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