Since 1939, indigineous groups in the United States have protested the name of Washington's National Football League team, the Redskins, saying it is offensive to native groups.<br /><br />Although there are scores of sports teams across the US using indigenous names and mascots, the term "redskin" - coupled with the team's prominence - is considered particularly offensive to Native Americans.<br /><br />For years, the team's owners have firmly refused any possibility of a name change, and current Redskins owner Dan Snyder, is no different.
