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THE BIG FOUR:

CHIEF ILLINIWEK

Reclaim Chief Illiniwek to the University of Illinois

Bring Back the Chief

2026 marks the 100 year anniversary of Chief Illiniwek at the University of Illinios.  It's long past time for the donors, fans, Natives and public right this wrong and Bring Back the Chief!

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What we're doing

We're communicating the 90% Native American opinion that Natives have no problem with Native names and imagery and we are advocating with NCAA and University of Illinois decision makers, politicians, donors, media and sponsors for Chief Illiniwek and the War Chant to be returned.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
RECLAIM CHIEF ILLINIWEK

SIGN THE PETITION: Restore Chief Illiniwek as official symbol of University of Illinois

CONTACT DECISION  MAKERS AND POLITICIANS

Please send an email expressing your desire to Bring Back the Chief!

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