ELMA, N.Y. — There have recently been numerous mascot changes at a number of schools across WNY, some parents and community members still may ask, why?
The Iroquois Central School District will be hosting an open discussion to the community with their Board of Education members along with Indigenous speakers to talk about the New York State mascot regulations.
Speakers at the event include Lakeshore Schools Cultural Competence Coordinator who holds a Masters Degree of Legal Studies in Indigenous people, Jacinta Garcia and Seneca Language Teacher, Jordan Cooke.
All members of the community are welcome to join in the auditorium of Iroquois Middle School on Girdle Road at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 16.
You can learn more about the mascot regulations here.