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Edmonton Football Team Discontinues Use of the Name Eskimos

July 21, 2020 - EDMONTON, ALBERTA - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Board of Directors has made the decision to discontinue the use of the word "Eskimo" in the team's name. Since adopting the name over 100 years ago, our Club and its predecessor organizations have celebrated the hardiness and spirit of those who live in the north. The team's values of community, integrity, respect and inclusion will not change with this decision. Our Club launched an extensive research and engagement process on the name three years ago, with an em... Full Story

Eskimos Issue Statement on Team Name

July 8, 2020 - We acknowledge and appreciate the feedback and input regarding our name. We take this issue seriously as has been demonstrated by the three years we've spent engaging in Canada's north and conducting research related to our name. We recognize that a lot has occurred since this information was gathered, and as a result, we are accelerating our ongoing process of review. We will be seeking further input from the Inuit, our partners and other stakeholders to inform our decisions moving forward. We'll continue to listen caref... Full Story

Eskimo Announce Transactions

June 5, 2020 - (Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimos have made the follow following transactions: Signed: American running back Marvin Kinsey Retired: American defensive back McKinley Whitfield... Full Story

Mark Mackie Retires

May 14, 2020 - (Edmonton) - Defensive tackle Mark Mackie has retired from the Canadian Football League following his admission to the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University. "I want to thank the Edmonton Eskimos organization for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream of playing football professionally. It has been an honour and a privilege to be a part of the Eskimos and represent the City of Edmonton. I am excited to start this new adventure. The past two years have been the best years of my life and I want to thank ... Full Story

• Edmonton Football Team Discontinues Use of the Name Eskimos - July 21, 2020
  
• Eskimos Issue Statement on Team Name - July 8, 2020
  
• Eskimo Announce Transactions - June 5, 2020
  
• Mark Mackie Retires - May 14, 2020
  
• Eskimos Annual General Meeting Postponed - May 12, 2020
  
• LaChance Released - May 1, 2020
  
• Eskimos Select Nine in the 2020 CFL Draft - April 30, 2020
  
• Eskimos Select Offensive Lineman Tomas Jack-Kurdyla with Fourth Overall Pick in 2020 CFL Draft - April 30, 2020
  
• The 2020 CFL Draft Is Tomorrow - April 29, 2020
  
• Eskimos Sign Armanti Edwards - April 10, 2020
  
• Eskimos Sign Receiver - March 13, 2020
  
• Eskimos Host Inaugural Community Combine this Saturday - March 6, 2020
  
• Eskimos Sign DL Victor Evans II - March 5, 2020
  
• Eskimos Sign Running Back Williams - February 25, 2020
  
• Eskimos Sign Two - February 20, 2020
  
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Sat., Oct 24		Montreal at Edmonton	Cancelled
Sat., Oct 17		Edmonton at Hamilton	Cancelled
Fri., Oct 9		Edmonton at Winnipeg	Cancelled
Sat., Oct 3		Saskatchewan at Edmonton	Cancelled
Fri., Sep 18		Edmonton at Montreal	Cancelled
Sat., Sep 12		Calgary at Edmonton	Cancelled
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