Group funded by Washington Redskins release video defending team name

By News Staff

Posted August 13, 2014 10:56 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The Washington Redskins are defending their name. A group funded by the NFL team released this video in which Native Americans explain why they don’t think the name is offensive.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Toronto Pride parade 2025: the route and road closures

It’s the last weekend of Pride and the parade will be taking over Toronto streets this Sunday. The city is expecting thousands of participants in this year's march which begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday...

1h ago

New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places of worship, schools and community centres. The...

5h ago

What's open and closed this Canada Day long weekend

Canada Day is fast approaching, and this year, it falls on Tuesday, but there will be plenty of activities and events to keep you busy in the city this weekend. Here is a look at some of the events...

46m ago

Two women arrested at Toronto Dyke March

Toronto police officers say they arrested two women at the Toronto Dyke March. Officers say the arrests were made in the Church Street and Alexander Street area just after 2:55 p.m. Investigators...

26m ago

Top Stories

Toronto Pride parade 2025: the route and road closures

It’s the last weekend of Pride and the parade will be taking over Toronto streets this Sunday. The city is expecting thousands of participants in this year's march which begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday...

1h ago

New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places of worship, schools and community centres. The...

5h ago

What's open and closed this Canada Day long weekend

Canada Day is fast approaching, and this year, it falls on Tuesday, but there will be plenty of activities and events to keep you busy in the city this weekend. Here is a look at some of the events...

46m ago

Two women arrested at Toronto Dyke March

Toronto police officers say they arrested two women at the Toronto Dyke March. Officers say the arrests were made in the Church Street and Alexander Street area just after 2:55 p.m. Investigators...

26m ago

Most Watched Today

3:00
Pride weekend events and road closures

With numerous events at multiple venues and road closures, Dilshad Burman with what you can expect and what to prepare for this Pride weekend.

14h ago

2:38
Canada Day 2025 marks 40th anniversary since cellphone service began in the country

This Canada Day will hold a little extra significance for cellphone users across the country. It was on July 1, 1985, when the first cellular telephone call took place between the former mayors of Toronto and Montreal. Nick Westoll takes a look back.
1:45
Toronto to make automated speed enforcement cameras more visible

Responding to criticism the automated speed cameras are 'speed traps' Mayor Olivia Chow passed a motion at council to make the cameras easier to see. The updated cameras will be "loud, big and colourful" says Chow.
5:24
Trump terminates all trade discussions with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will be terminating all trade discussions with Canada ahead of the July deadline to soothe trade tensions between the two.
0:58
Ontario to take over four school boards for 'immediate intervention' of funds

Ontario's Minister of Education Paul Calandra officially announced the province's plan to take control of four schools board over reported financial concerns.
More Videos