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Collingwood's cheer squad has been issued a list of banned words which are never to be uttered by supporters at AFL games featuring the Magpies.
The extraordinary step follows recent cultural awareness training for club members, where many terms deemed offensive and racist were clearly outlined.
The training was part of the club's Do Better report, as Collingwood look to promote the importance of cultural difference to their fans.
In the online Zoom presentation, run by Collingwood's Indigenous programs manager Deb Lovett, specific reference to terms which are offensive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were explained.
An example was the term 'Aborigines', which is deemed derogatory by many Indigenous people.
'The purpose for cultural awareness training is to ensure all people of Collingwood uphold the club values to provide a welcome and inclusive environment for all,' the club said in a statement.
Collingwood's cheer squad has been issued a list of banned words which are
