Squaw stays the name of Saskatchewan dam

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The Saskatchewan Power Corp. will not change the name of the Squaw Rapids hydroelectric dam, says corporation president George Hill.

A survey of customers shows most are opposed to a name change, Hill said.

John Dorion, a Native educator in Prince Albert, wrote to Hill in January objecting to the "racist connotation" of the name.

Dorion also objected to a highway sign for the dam showing an Indian wearing a breech cloth.

Hill said forms were sent to 300,000 people with their power bill and 76 per cent of 3,100 replies opposed the name change.

Dorion said he hopes the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission will take up the cause.

"It's obvious it's a racist sign ? a survey shouldn't be needed."