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14 schools use the "Indian Braves" mascot.
Most common states: California (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1)
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The "Indian Braves" mascot is a figure that's been around in several schools across the USA, particularly popular in Nebraska. This tough-sounding mascot is often depicted as a person, usually dressed in traditional Native American attire and wielding weapons like tomahawks or bows and arrows. The name and image are meant to evoke bravery and strength, but it's important to note that such mascots have been a subject of controversy, as some people feel they perpetuate stereotypes and disrespect Native American cultures. Despite this, the mascot remains a part of the tradition and identity for many schools, with 14 schools adopting this emblem. It's a complex topic, but one that encourages us to think about the impact of our symbols and names 🏹🔪.
Hear how the Indian Braves fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Indian Braves banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Sullivan
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Nebraska. With 1 schools per million residents, the Indian Braves is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Nguyen
Nebraska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Indian Braves delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
14 schools in our database use the Indian Braves mascot across 14 states.
The Indian Braves shows up most in California (1), Florida (1), and Illinois (1). Ne also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Indian Braves as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
Elementary programs adopt the Indian Braves most often (10 schools). Other (3) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.