Maryland, Virginia 4-Hs drop Indian names, customs.(METROPOLITAN)

From: The Washington Times | Date: March 31, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: Vaishali Honawar, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The Maryland and Virginia chapters of 4-H plan to eliminate Indian names and traditions at their camps to avoid offending American Indians.

Both state chapters are reviewing the use of Indian names and customs, especially at summer camps, leaders of the youth development group said.

"4-H is very inclusive of all groups, and we want to make sure we are not putting off some people," said Bob Meadows, stat...

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