The Edmonton Eskimos have released another statement saying the club will be ramping up consultation with the Inuit community after the Washington Redskins said it will be conducting a “thorough review” of its name. Related News The Redskins made the…
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Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets
June 28 2020 8:08pm The Edmonton Eskimos have released on their players after he tweeted several homophobic statements. Christion Jones expressed his opposition to gay relationships. As Nicole Stillger explains, his actions led to quick repercussions. ‘ }); } else…
‘Your comments hurt’: Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones sends out anti-gay tweet
A tweet sent out Saturday evening by Edmonton Eskimos‘ kick returner Christion Jones with anti-gay and lesbian sentiments has led to some backlash and a pointed response from MLA Janis Irwin. In his tweet, Jones said, “Man ain’t suppose to…
Friday’s letters: Kevin Lowe a deserving Hall of Fame inductee
Article content continued Name change for Eskimos overdue In the spirit of reconciliation, our CFL football team needs to take a careful look at why they persist in using the term Eskimo. The time is now to send this name…
Tuesday’s letters: It’s time to rebrand Edmonton Eskimos
Article content continued The name is offensive and reflects badly on our city. Other companies are renaming products as a response to racism. It is time for our football team to change its name. Bob Sinclair, Edmonton U of A…
New Edmonton Eskimos head coach Scott Milanovich eager for season to start
When Scott Milanovich accepted the job as the Edmonton Eskimos next head coach in mid-December, he had to finish out the NFL season with the Jacksonville Jaguars before turning his full attention to the Eskimos and the CFL. At the…
Wednesday’s letters: City’s e-bike rebate is tone-deaf
Article content continued I challenge sports journalists, including your writers and editors at the Journal, to stop referring to team names that are based on racism in your stories. Stop using the logos of these teams in your graphics. Just…
Nunavut MP calls on Eskimos to change name after club tweets support for George Floyd protests
On Monday, the Edmonton Eskimos tweeted a statement of support for those protesting Black racism around the world. “We seek to understand what it must feel like to live in fear of going birding, jogging or even relaxing in the…
Eskimos player taking centre stage in Edmonton stand-up comic scene
Peter Cender first got up on the stage to do stand-up comedy in 2016 when he was in college in Michigan. He’s the first to admit he bombed. “I didn’t get a lot of laughs,” said Cender. “The written material,…
Edmonton Eskimos providing options for fans who have 2020 tickets
Posted May 20, 2020 10:08 pm Updated May 20, 2020 10:11 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The Edmonton Eskimos are ensuring that anyone with tickets for games in 2020 will…