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Public commenter urges Utah education board to treat Native regalia as identity, not costume

Utah State Board of Education · December 2, 2025
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An unidentified public commenter told the Utah State Board of Education that Native regalia is an expression of identity and should not be mimicked or treated as a costume, urging pride among Native students and respect from non-Native peers.

An unidentified public commenter told the Utah State Board of Education that her heritage is central to her identity and urged board members and school communities to stop treating Native regalia as a costume.

She said the…

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