The Kansas City Chiefs team announced new policies at their stadium meant to prevent fans from donning costumes and face paint that might offend American Indians, including the use of the "Arrowhead Chop."
The NFL championship team made the announcement of the new policies in a statement on Thursday.
"In 2014, we began a dialogue with a group of local leaders from diverse American Indian backgrounds and experiences. As an organization, our goal was to gain a better understanding of the issues facing American Indian communities in our region and explore opportunities to both raise awareness of American Indian cultures and celebrate the rich traditions of tribes with a historic connection to the Kansas City area," the statement explained.
The team went on to recount how they had previously discouraged fans from wearing ceremonial headdresses and American Indian-themed face paint at Arrowhead Stadium, but had come to the conclusion that more measures were necessary.
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11.25.2024