California
California officials removing 'squaw' from state names by Jan. 1
More than 30 geographic formations and locales in California no longer will include the word "squaw" due to its offensive nature.
Skuaw Valley Ski Resort, shown on Dec. 23, 2008, is now Palisades Tahoe. In 2025, all 30 geographic formations and locales in California no longer will include the word "squaw" due to its offensive nature. File photo by Rennett Stowe/Squaw Valley Ski... [2030 chars]