The Edmonton Football Club will discontinue the use of the word "Eskimo" in the team's name, the board of directors announced Tuesday. Recent threats by sponsors to withdraw support if the team did not change its name played a secondary role in the decision, she said. Team president and CEO Chris Presson called the name change a monumental, historic occasion in the history of the team. The team said the green-and-gold team colours and the EE logo will be part of the discussions. In the meantime, the club will use the names EE Football Team and Edmonton Football Team.

Source: CBC News July 21, 2020 19:03 UTC