Edmonton Eskimos dropping ‘Eskimo’ from football team’s name
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Edmonton Eskimos dropping ‘Eskimo’ from football team’s name
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Millions of dollars going to Alberta programs that reduce youth sport costs
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Edmonton Eskimos dropping ‘Eskimo’ from football team’s name
Description
July 21, 2020
Board Chair Janice Agrios said the Edmonton Eskimos football club will change its name as pressure mounts on sports teams to eliminate racist or stereotypical names, adding the meaning of the name has changed in recent years.
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Edmonton Eskimos dropping ‘Eskimo’ from football team’s name03:57 | July 21, 2020 -
Edmonton Oilers fans react to goaltender Stuart Skinner being traded01:47 | 3 hours ago -
Women’s hockey growing in Edmonton02:00 | December 11, 2025 -
Free Play for Kids wins $105K through national contest01:43 | December 9, 2025 -
Edmonton ski hills eager to welcome people back to the slopes01:38 | November 28, 2025 -
Edmonton Oil Kings unveil 2025 Teddy Bear Toss jersey01:40 | November 26, 2025 -
4 Alberta skydivers part of world record attempt01:57 | November 19, 2025 -
Edmonton coach becomes trailblazer in college basketball01:49 | November 19, 2025 -
High school football resumes after Alberta teacher strike01:41 | November 5, 2025 -
Edmonton-area firefighters break records at firefighter fitness competitions02:05 | November 5, 2025 -
Sport Central volunteer refurbishes 10,000 helmets01:53 | October 24, 2025 -
Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories01:50 | October 22, 2025 -
Canadian Deaflympics athletes struggle with funding02:03 | October 19, 2025 -
Edmonton Oilers lace up for 1st game of regular season after McDavid extends contract01:47 | October 8, 2025 -
Edmonton Elks host free high school football camp amid Alberta teacher strike01:33 | October 8, 2025 -
McDavid and Walman sign extensions with Edmonton Oilers01:53 | October 7, 2025 -
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First ever EE Gamechangers Women’s Training Camp01:59 | September 26, 2025 -
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Construction underway on Edmonton Bike Park in river valley01:34 | September 25, 2025 -
Canadian Finals Rodeo just around the corner04:28 | September 19, 2025 -
Edmonton Oilers training camp begins amid McDavid contract limbo01:57 | September 17, 2025 -
Playing sports offers more than just physical benefits03:40 | September 8, 2025 -
Will he stay or go? Connor McDavid in no hurry to make Edmonton Oilers contract decision01:47 | September 5, 2025 -
Local 2SLGBTQ+ softball league wraps up with a friendly tournament01:58 | August 30, 2025 -
Alberta senior celebrates 2nd hole-in-one01:38 | August 27, 2025 -
New era begins for the University of Alberta football team02:00 | August 21, 2025 -
Edmonton Marathon breaks several records02:11 | August 17, 2025 -
Millions of dollars going to Alberta programs that reduce youth sport costs01:42 | August 9, 2025 -
The NFL has banned smelling salts. Could the CFL follow suit?01:28 | August 6, 2025 -
Edmonton Riverhawks break attendance record again01:50 | August 5, 2025 -
Alberta Indigenous Games offer one-of-a-kind competition05:21 | August 1, 2025
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Edmonton Eskimos dropping ‘Eskimo’ from football team’s name03:57 | July 21, 2020
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Edmonton Oilers fans react to goaltender Stuart Skinner being traded01:47 | 3 hours ago
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Women’s hockey growing in Edmonton02:00 | December 11, 2025
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Free Play for Kids wins $105K through national contest01:43 | December 9, 2025
-
Edmonton ski hills eager to welcome people back to the slopes01:38 | November 28, 2025
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Edmonton Oil Kings unveil 2025 Teddy Bear Toss jersey01:40 | November 26, 2025
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4 Alberta skydivers part of world record attempt01:57 | November 19, 2025
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Edmonton coach becomes trailblazer in college basketball01:49 | November 19, 2025
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High school football resumes after Alberta teacher strike01:41 | November 5, 2025
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Edmonton-area firefighters break records at firefighter fitness competitions02:05 | November 5, 2025
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Sport Central volunteer refurbishes 10,000 helmets01:53 | October 24, 2025
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Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories01:50 | October 22, 2025
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Canadian Deaflympics athletes struggle with funding02:03 | October 19, 2025
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Edmonton Oilers lace up for 1st game of regular season after McDavid extends contract01:47 | October 8, 2025
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Edmonton Elks host free high school football camp amid Alberta teacher strike01:33 | October 8, 2025
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McDavid and Walman sign extensions with Edmonton Oilers01:53 | October 7, 2025
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Global National: Oct. 621:14 | October 6, 2025
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First ever EE Gamechangers Women’s Training Camp01:59 | September 26, 2025
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Edmonton Elks staff fondly remember late owner Larry Thompson02:10 | September 26, 2025
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Edmonton Oilers training camp begins amid McDavid contract limbo01:57 | September 17, 2025
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Will he stay or go? Connor McDavid in no hurry to make Edmonton Oilers contract decision01:47 | September 5, 2025
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Local 2SLGBTQ+ softball league wraps up with a friendly tournament01:58 | August 30, 2025
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New era begins for the University of Alberta football team02:00 | August 21, 2025
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Edmonton Marathon breaks several records02:11 | August 17, 2025
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Millions of dollars going to Alberta programs that reduce youth sport costs01:42 | August 9, 2025
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The NFL has banned smelling salts. Could the CFL follow suit?01:28 | August 6, 2025
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Edmonton Riverhawks break attendance record again01:50 | August 5, 2025
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Alberta Indigenous Games offer one-of-a-kind competition05:21 | August 1, 2025
Edmonton Eskimos dropping ‘Eskimo’ from football team’s name
Description
July 21, 2020
Board Chair Janice Agrios said the Edmonton Eskimos football club will change its name as pressure mounts on sports teams to eliminate racist or stereotypical names, adding the meaning of the name has changed in recent years.
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