1972 Long hair (for indigenous people) debated at a West Junior High School

Vancouver, BC – A large mural of Captain Vancouver presented to the University of British Columbia by Mrs. Roland Michener, wife of the governor-general, has touched off a storm of protest from B.C. Indians… who said it was an offensive picture that should be destroyed. .. Painted by Dr. Charles Comfort.. It depicts Capt. George Vancouver, an early British explorer for whom this city is named, and two of his mates standing as three West Coast Indians appear to kneel and bow down to them during their exploration of the B.C. coast in the 18th century… 

1972 July 19, Statesman Journal 
1972 Nov 10, The Ogden Standard Examiner 
Long Hair Okay for Indians If ....
1972 Nov 17, The Ogden Standard Examiner 
      Vernal, Utah - After a protest from Indian patrons, the Uintah School District has modified its dress code to allow male students long hair, if it is "braided, tied or wrapped in a neat and orderly fashion."
      The board decided ... that students could wear their hair long if it affects their religious, cultural or traditional background, Supt. Aashel Evans said.
Recent Weeks
      Seven Indian pupils were suspended from West Junior High School in recent weeks because their hair hung below the shirt collar.
      People from the Uintah-Ouray Tribe protested the suspensions and threatened to file a suit if the code were not rewritten.
      Several tribe members attended the… meeting and said they would take the new decision under advisement.
      Evans said the new code portions of the old code which require hair to be above the eyes and earlobe would still apply.
      The new code also allows girls to wear pant suits. Formerly they were required to wear dresses. “Hot pants, grubbies or slacks would still be outlawed,” Evans said.
1972 Nov 17, The Ogden Standard Examiner 

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