The National Collegiate Athletic Association was one of the first athletic groups to really try to put an end to the use of insensitive use of symbols and names of Native Americans by teams. On August 5, 2005 the NCAA adopted a new policy that prohibited the use of Native American names, logos, mascots, etc. to compete in NCAA Championships. Now, the prohibition was mandated, but teams that had Native American logos, team names, or symbols were allowed to present to the NCAA why they felt that they were being respectful and should be allowed to continue their use of Native American symbols or names.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/NCAA/Media and Events/Press Room/News Release Archive/2005/Announcements/NCAA Executive Committee Issues Guidelines for Use of Native American Mascots at Championship Events
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