🧑‍🤝‍🧑Mascot: "Charlie Chinook Indians"

The Charlie Chinook mascot, once used by Kalama High School in Washington, is a fascinating and somewhat complex part of school history. Originally, Charlie Chinook was depicted as a cartoonish Native American man, complete with a scalp and tomahawk, which many found to be insensitive and inaccurate🤦‍♂️. Over time, the school recognized the need for a change and began to phase out this caricature. The mascot was part of a larger discussion about respectful representation of Native American cultures in schools. In 2016, the school decided to retire this image and instead adopted a new mascot inspired by the Chinook Salmon, which is more culturally respectful and relevant to the region🐟. This change reflects the school's commitment to being considerate and inclusive.