It is embarrassing and reprehensible that the Queen City, the City of Good Neighbors, Buffalo, NY, would continue to use such an antiquated, racist and sexist term to describe one of her beautiful parks. 

The term "squaw" is a disparaging and offensive racial slur used in reference to Native women akin to the English word c**t. It dehumanizes and objectifies Native women and disrespects women everywhere.  

As Buffalo gains more press as a city on the rise, it is of the utmost importance that we honor all current and future residents of this rust belt beauty by changing the name of Squaw Island Park and make this much beloved park among the many geographic locations across the U.S. that have already done away with this offensive term in their title. 

Nia:wen/Thanks!