Seven states have codified that it is offensive and needs to be replaced.
Stated differently, our name is generally accepted to include an offensive and derogatory slur.The Washoe Tribe is constituted of approximately 2,000 people.
They are governed by a Tribal Council, consisting of 12 representatives.
While the resort name will change, this special place will always be the location of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the home of our beloved KT-22 chair lift, the place where extreme skiing pioneers changed the sport forever and the treasured mountain home for so many people who revere this amazing ski resort.Early examples of the use of the word squaw, and the Princess vs. Squaw Stereotype, give insight into the common and longstanding derogatory use of the word.Several origin stories exist for the naming of Squaw Valley. We are fortunate to have the support and resources of our parent company, Alterra Mountain Company, to undergo the extensive and expensive process of a large-scale renaming of the entire resort. It is being reported by the pressherald.com that the owner of Big Squaw Mountain ski resort in Maine is taking a stand against public outcries to have the ski areas name changed. Implementation of the name change will occur after the winter season concludes in 2021.- Ron Cohen, President and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine MeadowsPlease see below for the FAQ's and some of the research gathered on the etymology and history of the term "squaw" as well as how the term is viewed today. The team will seek to find a new name that reflects our core values, storied past, and respect for all those who have enjoyed this land.There will not be an interim name. Similarly, when our guests and community members say the name today, they are not doing so with an intention to be racist or sexist. The calls to have the name of the resort changed come following the decision by Squaw Valley, CA to drop “Squaw” from its name.When asked if he planned on changing the name Confalone told a reporter with pressherald.com, “Why would I ever do that? On March 7, 2004, a chair grip on the upper mountain double chairlift failed, resulting in four injuries. The use of the term “squaw” in our resort name has been a topic of discussion for many years, but with the momentum of recognition and accountability we are seeing around the country, it is clear that the time has come for us to fully acknowledge and confront the reality of this word. (…) The craggy desert mountain used to be named Squaw Peak, a controversial name that many American Indians find offensive and have been trying to change for years. Over recent years, the growing recognition of the full history of the word has resulted in all major dictionaries recognizing it as derogatory and/or offensive. There is now insurmountable evidence, dating back to the early 1800s, that the word “squaw” has long been used as a derogatory and dehumanizing reference to a Native American woman. Adult, kids bikes and trailers available.New intimate wedding packages in jawdropping outdoor and indoor venues.Today is a difficult but exciting day in the history of Squaw Valley. Despite government pressure in 2000, Confalone refused to rename Big Squaw Mountain ski area during a time in which Maine government controlled names with "squaw" were generally changed to "moose."
The calls to have the name of the resort changed come following the decision by Squaw Valley, CA to drop “Squaw” from its name. Squaw is a community mountain for youth and families to ski & ride affordably, as well as learn to ski, ride & race. What do you think the Kennedy compound in Massachusetts is called? Squaw Island. After extensive historical research, consulta… Getting closer to winter every day! “Squaw Valley” is emblazoned all over our resort, from our uniforms and name tags, to signage, vehicles and even pint glasses. Behind the scenes, a team will begin work immediately on choosing a new name, which we will aim to announce in early 2021. The concerns about our name have been long discussed, but as we all find ourselves in a time of increased awareness and righteous demands for accountability, our leadership team has concluded we must move from discussion to action.After extensive historical research, consultation with Native Americans (including the Washoe tribe, who are landowners in our community), and outreach to our local and wider community, our leadership has made the firm decision that it is time for our resort to move away from having our identity represented by a term that is deeply rooted in an offensive, demeaning and often violent history.
Across North America, numerous sites and landmarks have eliminated ‘squaw’ and renamed their locations. It will take some time for us to find the right name, and we are committed to doing this right, so you will not see immediate change. Please join us as we move forward, together.- Ron Cohen, President and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine MeadowsGet useful information and insider deals. The simple fact is that the word “squaw” is now widely accepted as a racial and sexist slur towards indigenous women, and we can no longer ignore the pain caused by perpetuating the use of this term, regardless of intent.We want to be clear that we know the founders of our resort had no intentions of causing offense in choosing this name for the resort, nor have any of our patrons who have spoken this word over the last seven decades, since our grand opening on Thanksgiving Day in 1949. This recognition has in turn kicked off calls for changes of placenames containing “squaw” across North America. We're planning for the 20/21 season w/ opening day scheduled for Nov 25 (weathe… Get your cookie fix this weekend at the Wildfour Bakery's cookie pop-up in the Village!