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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
The Blackhawks were named after Frederic McLaughlin's WWI regiment. The Regiment itself, primarally from Illinois, was named after Chief Black Hawk.
So no, the Chicago Blackhawks were not named to "honour times when [natives] were slaughtered". Though the regiment's name may or may not have been. Not saying that this makes the name alright, only that you are being deceptive in how you present the formation of the team's identity.
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Came to post the same thing. I don't think that this name is actually offensive as its genuinely intended to honour the chief. If natives are though, then the name should be changed.