A Walt Disney World performance by the Port Neches-Groves High School drill team called “Indianettes” recently came under fire for using Native American stereotypes. The display was also accused of being racially inappropriate.The dance routine featured an all-women group wearing purple dresses with white fringes, marching and dancing to the sound of drums while chanting, “Scalp ’em, Indians, scalp ’em.”tara houska ᔖᐳᐌᑴ@zhaabowekweCuz a bunch of kids in fringe chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” is honor, right? And any Natives who attend @pngisd should prolly just accept their classmates dehumanizing them cuz “tradition”, right? Shame on @DisneyParks hosting this. Nostalgic racism is RACISM.6:23 AM · Mar 18, 2022183454739Cuz a bunch of kids in fringe chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” is honor, right? And any Natives who attend @pngisd should prolly just accept their classmates dehumanizing them cuz “tradition”, right? Shame on @DisneyParks hosting this. Nostalgic racism is RACISM. https://t.co/ELsJHRgJlwA video documenting the performance went viral on social media and sparked mass outrage against the Texas school. Several people even called out Disney for allowing the controversial performance in the Magic Kingdom.Twitter slams Indianettes drill team for Magic Kingdom performanceOn March 15, the Indianettes drill team from Texas’ Port Neches-Groves High School performed at the Magic Kingdom. They soon came under intense scrutiny for including Native American stereotypes in their dance routine.A clip of the performance shared and criticized by Ojibwe tribal attorney Tara Houska was widely circulated online. It also prompted other social media users to call out the display on Twitter:Mike Mahoney@mikeymo1741So Disney brings in a drill team called the *checks notes* "Indianettes" and doesn't foresee a problem? twitter.com/zhaabowekwe/st…tara houska ᔖᐳᐌᑴ@zhaabowekweCuz a bunch of kids in fringe chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” is honor, right? And any Natives who attend @pngisd should prolly just accept their classmates dehumanizing them cuz “tradition”, right? Shame on @DisneyParks hosting this. Nostalgic racism is RACISM.6:15 AM · Mar 19, 202244747Cuz a bunch of kids in fringe chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” is honor, right? And any Natives who attend @pngisd should prolly just accept their classmates dehumanizing them cuz “tradition”, right? Shame on @DisneyParks hosting this. Nostalgic racism is RACISM. https://t.co/ELsJHRgJlwSo Disney brings in a drill team called the *checks notes* "Indianettes" and doesn't foresee a problem? twitter.com/zhaabowekwe/st…chris evans@notcapnamericaEverything about this video is disgusting. Who thought this was okay? twitter.com/zhaabowekwe/st…tara houska ᔖᐳᐌᑴ@zhaabowekweCuz a bunch of kids in fringe chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” is honor, right? And any Natives who attend @pngisd should prolly just accept their classmates dehumanizing them cuz “tradition”, right? Shame on @DisneyParks hosting this. Nostalgic racism is RACISM.4:57 AM · Mar 19, 202236077Cuz a bunch of kids in fringe chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” is honor, right? And any Natives who attend @pngisd should prolly just accept their classmates dehumanizing them cuz “tradition”, right? Shame on @DisneyParks hosting this. Nostalgic racism is RACISM. https://t.co/ELsJHRgJlwEverything about this video is disgusting. Who thought this was okay? twitter.com/zhaabowekwe/st…Figment Fan 🏳️‍⚧️@pinkrose787Disney claims that they weren't aware of what they were going to chant, but they are called the Indianettes and their typical uniform has an "Indian Headdress", what did they think was going to happen4:12 AM · Mar 19, 20224Disney claims that they weren't aware of what they were going to chant, but they are called the Indianettes and their typical uniform has an "Indian Headdress", what did they think was going to happenLo@moitvesDisney really be out here being like omg we had no idea that the “Indianettes” would be racist 2:53 AM · Mar 19, 20226Disney really be out here being like omg we had no idea that the “Indianettes” would be racist 😢rissy 🌵 toh spoilers@harpyedaDisney: We had no idea that the “Indianettes” would be racist!10:42 AM · Mar 18, 2022261Disney: We had no idea that the “Indianettes” would be racist!Home Alone 2: Lost en Nu Yor@reym8020There was a whole drill team performance that chanted “scalp em indians!” at Magic Kingdom days ago. The fact there isn’t more outrage over this is baffling. Indigenous people may have had to witness this in a place that preaches “inclusivity.” Absolutely disgusting.5:45 AM · Mar 18, 20223214There was a whole drill team performance that chanted “scalp em indians!” at Magic Kingdom days ago. The fact there isn’t more outrage over this is baffling. Indigenous people may have had to witness this in a place that preaches “inclusivity.” Absolutely disgusting. https://t.co/uhLLSSqNQXRenee Marie 💙💛@arznasun1There is a HS drill team in Texas called the Indianettes who were recently upset bc they couldn’t wear their “war bonnets” @ WDW in FL The headdress is reserved for elder Native American Chiefs who earn them So insanely offensive this exists9:00 AM · Mar 18, 202215There is a HS drill team in Texas called the Indianettes who were recently upset bc they couldn’t wear their “war bonnets” @ WDW in FL 😳The headdress is reserved for elder Native American Chiefs who earn them So insanely offensive this exists https://t.co/JzTvwf3rSmrexz :3@heart4lshport neches groves high school is a school who calls themselves "indianettes" and their whole "school theme" is based off on native americans and mock us for entertainment. they mock traditional dances and war cries and wear a war bonnet but Disney didn't let them +10:22 AM · Mar 18, 20223714port neches groves high school is a school who calls themselves "indianettes" and their whole "school theme" is based off on native americans and mock us for entertainment. they mock traditional dances and war cries and wear a war bonnet but Disney didn't let them +𝕷𝖆𝖓𝖆𝖊@venomvvitchDisney can’t give any Natives representation at all but hosts the racist indianettes and allows their highly offensive performance in the parade? Is that what they call diversity?7:15 AM · Mar 18, 2022201Disney can’t give any Natives representation at all but hosts the racist indianettes and allows their highly offensive performance in the parade? Is that what they call diversity?Thunderhawk (Comms goal 0/700)@thunderbirdalsDisney on some anti-Indigenous racism yet again huhDisney World telling these "Indianettes" they can't wear headdresses but they're allowed to chant "Scalp 'Em Indian, Scalp 'Em!" and be called the "Indianettes" is pretty horrifying but on-brand for Disney.5:25 AM · Mar 18, 20221Disney on some anti-Indigenous racism yet again huhDisney World telling these "Indianettes" they can't wear headdresses but they're allowed to chant "Scalp 'Em Indian, Scalp 'Em!" and be called the "Indianettes" is pretty horrifying but on-brand for Disney.As the severe backlash continued to pour in online, Houska spoke to Forbes about the situation and questioned Disney for providing a platform to the drill team for their controversial performance:“Disney didn’t even mention the overt racism and ignorance they uplifted. I find it hard to believe they had no clue who they were giving a platform to.”The attorney also mentioned that a “cursory review” of the Port Neches-Groves High School showed the past use of inappropriate Native American references like a “War Whoop Yearbook” and calling its football stadium “The Reservation.”Disney responds to Indianettes drill performance controversyDisney denounced the Indianettes drill performance at Magic Kingdom (Image via Joe Raedle/Getty Images)In the wake of the Indianettes drill team’s controversy, Disney mentioned that it “regrets” allowing the racially offensive performance at its Magic Kingdom. Spokesperson Jacquee Wahler also told Deadline that the routine was not in-line with the audition tape sent by school authorities before the main performance:“The live performance in our park did not reflect our core values, and we regret it took place. It was not consistent with the audition tape the school provided, and we have immediately put measures in place, so this is not repeated.”Although the spokesperson mentioned that the entertainment giant had introduced new measures to prevent the situation from repeating, details on the rules were not provided.Scott Gustin@ScottGustinDisney has issued a statement in response to the Port Neches-Groves High School performance at Magic Kingdom earlier this week, saying the performance did not reflect what was included in the school's audition tape.10:33 AM · Mar 18, 2022821108Disney has issued a statement in response to the Port Neches-Groves High School performance at Magic Kingdom earlier this week, saying the performance did not reflect what was included in the school's audition tape. https://t.co/kLYuIayzwEScott Gustin@ScottGustinThe chant seen in the video was also not included in the group's rehearsal prior to their performance in the park.10:35 AM · Mar 18, 202224417The chant seen in the video was also not included in the group's rehearsal prior to their performance in the park.Port Neches-Groves School District Superintendent Mike Gonzales and Indianettes director Cortnie Schexnaider did not respond to the controversy immediately. However, the district later addressed the situation while speaking to KFDM-TV.Officials mentioned that they were “aware of the concern” about the questionable performance of the band and the Indianettes drill team:“We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school district. Our district is nearing 100 years old, and our Board of Trustees is committed to always making the best decisions for our students, staff, and the communities of Port Neches and Groves.”Meanwhile, a PN-G spokesperson argued that this was the 8th time PN-G performed their routine at Disney World, and the company had never asked about the planned performance ahead of time.