BOYCOTT SQUAW MOUNTAIN RESORT IN MAINE

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The American Indian Movement, Northeast Woodlands, is calling for an economic boycott against Squaw Mountain Resort in Greenville, Maine, where activities of a recreational nature occur year-round.

The owner of this resort, Jim Confalone, who resides in Florida, has steadfastedly refused to change the name of his resort, which is offensive to the traditional indigenous women of Maine. Confalone's arrogant stance is contrary to the spirit of the Maine State legislature which has banned the use of the word "squaw" as a place name. The new law cannot force a privately owned business, such as Confalone's, to change its name.

For a boycott to be effective, all people of good will have to be supportive of this action. The American Indian Movement, Northeast Woodlands, is asking for the support of all action-minded groups and individuals across the United States and Canada, Indian and non-Indian, to join in on this endeavor.

Confalone must be made to realize that he has to forfeit the name or he will forfeit the dollars.

For the respect of Indian People we do this.

David Spirit Bear Walton

American Indian Movement

Northeast Woodlands

144 Signatures

  • J. McPherson
  • Terry Ross
    • Comments
    • Your loss guy. This Bangor, Maine money won't be going to a Neandertal.
  • Heath Donald Watts
  • Billie Jean Reese
    • Comments
    • The EuroAmerican has to be brought task in their word games they use that are unfitting for use.
  • Ken & Anne Mongere
  • D. C. Mink
  • Robert P. Morris
  • Jean-Pierre L'Ouanquer
    • Comments
    • I know if a resort is named Vagina Mountain Resort, I'd most certainly never want to go there. No sirree.
  • Elder Strong heart
    • Comments
    • Elder Strong Heart asked me to put his name of this petition in support on the petition
  • Cynthia Pape
    • Comments
    • My children understand that this is a bad word. Why can't a man in Florida figure that out?
  • greta baxstrom
  • Deborah Stuart
  • Rebecca Stang
  • Rhonda Richards
  • James Smith
  • J. Wm. Moreland, Chief Judge, Omaha Tribal Court
    • Comments
    • good work
  • Valerie L. Cartonio
    • Comments
    • RESPECT!
  • Jennifer Waterstar Robinson
  • Steven Winston
  • Native Women For Justice, Inc.
    • Comments
    • If you knew your American Indian history as we do, you would know that "Squaw" is a white man's terminology, not Indians. To the white men, "Squaw" means the same thing as a "Whore" and we of NWFJ deeply resent this terminology!
  • Susan McIntosh McBride
    • Comments
    • Maybe he is feeling sexually inadequate
  • Susan A Smith
  • Elizabeth P.
    • Comments
    • It is about time that this country NOT tolerate ethnic stereotypes directed against Native Americans!
  • Linda Yochum
  • Linda Gorts
  • Barney Beaver
    • Comments
    • I agree with the AIM in regards of racial insult of the word squaw of all Native Americans in Canada and as well as the United States. I live in Canada and I am a native. I have respect for other races.
  • Judy
  • Steven Winston
  • Barry Janiszewski
    • Comments
    • Isn't it time for this sort of "slander" to come to an end? We cannot change the past, but we can keep bad habits and bad thoughts from reaching the future. The venacular used 100 years ago is, at times, no longer acceptable as we grow as a people. Renaming this resort so that it doesn't demean other people seems like such a small chore that would hurt no one but heal many. The owner could name the resort after himself, forever reminding people that he had the heart to do what was right.
  • Brian Campbell
  • kymberlee k. jones
    • Comments
    • I grew up where I heard a lot of names like "squaw" and "breed". The names offended me, and even worse, made many of the children on the Navajo Rez. feel ashamed about themselves because they constantly heard such degrading comments not only about themselves, but also their family and their ancestors. When African-American children hear the word Niger, especially used towards them, they get offended. The same as with the Native Americans when these names are used with them. They say it's equal between all of the races in this country. B.S., take a look around and listen to what is being said. In so many places offensive names are being thrown about as if they're nothing. It's hurting, not just to the Native American children, but to the Native Americans as a whole.
  • Lisa 'Walks With Spirits' Kleva
    • Comments
    • Let us join together and stop the racism against our people. aho
  • Peggy Davis Ward
  • Peggy Davis Ward
    • Comments
    • wado my udos for the priviledge of signing this petition
  • Helen E. Swartz
    • Comments
    • It's long past due !!
  • Linda
    • Comments
    • it needs to be changed for the rights of the Indian Women
  • Leigh West
  • ellen allen
    • Comments
    • please dont do this..im cherokee /scotish and very proud of who im and this hurts to know we as people have so little respect for others ways or feelings..it makes me ashamed to be a woman and know that my sisters are being shamed ..how would you feel if your women were made to feel this same shame??..to know that your women were always put on display..theres no honor in this thing...only hurt..we are to stand up for each others feelings and rights...so i stand for my sistersand brothers..please stop the chain here ..thank you..cherokee dove
  • Heather Jean Fourman Ashcraft
    • Comments
    • To whom it my concern: I AM OF NATIVE AMERICAN DESCENT AND I AM VERY PROUD OF IT) MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER IS FULL BLOODED CHEROKEE) I AM APPALLED AT THE ACTIONS OF THIS MAN AND HIS INSENSITIVITY TOWARD THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS) IT MAKES ME WONDER IF HE HAS AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LANGUAGE HE USES) DOES HE NOT REALIZE THAT THE WORD HE CHOOSES TO USE AS THE NAME OF HIS REORT OFFNDS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE) GROWING UP A WOMAN WHO WAS CALLED A SQUAW WAS IN ACTUALITY BEING CALLED A WHOR! IF HE WANTS TO CALL HIS RESORT WHORE MOUNTAIN RESORT THEN HE SHOULD JUST COME RIGHT OUT AND DO SO) NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE DEGRADED FOR ANY MANS PROFIT!!! MY FAMILY AND I WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE WORD IS SPREAD ABOUT THIS MANS DEGRADING ATTITUDE AND THAT NONE OF OUR MONEY GOES INTO THE POCKETT OF A MAN SUCH AS THIS!!!!!!
  • Diana B
    • Comments
    • There is no reason to be disrespectful of anothers Race, Creed, Background, heritage, or beliefs....This is an unbelievable action to allow..Stop this ignorance and disrespect NOW !!!
  • Brigitte Mc Quade
    • Comments
    • please show respect for this countrys Native People
  • steve tudor
  • Bob M. Heather Sr. ( Eagle Warrior )
  • Marshall Lucas
  • Jeff Hedlun
  • Wenona M. Lola
  • james m nordlund
    • Comments
    • Viva La Evolution, Viva La Green Party! reality
  • Linda "Little Butterfly" Czyzewski
  • carol dana
    • Comments
    • carry on
  • Joseph E. Johnston