Chief Illiniwek ended in 2007.
Chief Illiniwek was created in 1926.
Chief Illiniwek
Good Riddance Chief Illiniwek - 2008 was released on: USA: April 2008 (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Chief Illiniwek, the mascot for the University of Illinois, was retired in 2007. He has made sporadic, unsanctioned, and unofficial appearances ever since.
What's Wrong With--- - 2006 Chief Illiniwek 2-2 was released on: USA: 26 March 2007 USA: 16 April 2007
Chief Illiniwek was a sporting symbol and mascot of the University of Illinois from 1926 to 2007. He was portrayed by a student in Sioux costume and was seen as the state's namesake. The use attracted controversy from over 20 years before he was retired due to stereotyping.
The Illiniwek
The Indian tribe the Illiniwek.
Illinois or Illiniwek is a member of the Algonquian language family, very closely related to Miami and Peoria. The Illinois word for wolf is mahweewa (Peoria ma'wawa).
Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
It is a word referring to the Illinois Confederation, which is comprised of Native American tribes around in 17th century Europe.
Illinois's name comes from the Illiniwek Indians and means "the people"