Canada Girl Guides drops 'Brownies' name after it's deemed offensive

[el midgetron]

The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed the "Brownies" branch - who are now called the "Embers" - after the old name was deemed too racially divisive. 

"Embers are full of potential and when they work together, they can ignite a powerful flame!" the Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) tweeted on Wednesday.

The group said in November that the old name had caused "harm" to some minority members, and kept girls from joining.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64243976

I always understood the name to refer to a sprite or fairy. Never connected “brownie” with a minority.,,,,,,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_(folklore)

Anyone want to suggest a new name for these? 

[Agent0range]

 

[DieChecker]

1 hour ago, el midgetron said:

 Anyone want to suggest a new name for these? 

Embers

[psyche101]

 

 

[the13bats]

[Still Waters]

Already posted.