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3 schools use the "Tribe" mascot.
Most common states: California (2), Illinois (1)
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Hey there Let's talk about the "Tribe" mascot, which is used by a few schools, notably in Illinois. This mascot is pretty straightforward, representing a collective group of people, often associated with Native American communities. However, due to its potential to be seen as offensive or stereotypical, there's been a lot of discussion around it. In fact, Illinois has a bill, House Bill 1237, that aims to ban mascots like "Tribe" because they can be hurtful and perpetuate stereotypes. If this bill becomes a law, schools using the "Tribe" mascot will need to choose a new one by July 1, 2026, and they can keep using their old uniforms and materials until September 1, 2030. It's interesting to see how schools are thinking about how their mascots represent their values and community. So, the next time you see a school with a "Tribe" mascot, you'll know there's more to it than just a name – it's part of a bigger conversation about respect and inclusivity. 🛡️
Hear how the Tribe fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Tribe banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Carter
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 1 schools per million residents, the Tribe is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Carter
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Tribe delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Kai Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Tribe mascot across 2 states.
The Tribe shows up most in California (2) and Illinois (1). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Tribe as a Person and Group mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Tribe most often (3 schools).