Chicago Blackhawks logo of actual black hawk gets support of Quebec First Nations chief

A proposed alternative to the Chicago Blackhawks' logo shared online has the support of Quebec's topFirst Nations chief.

Ghislain Picard, the headof the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, says he would support the change of NHL hockey team's logo.

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The team's current designfeaturesthe face-painted, feather-toppedheadof an aboriginal warrior.

Mike Ivall, aToronto-basedOjibwaartist,came up with an alternativethat featuresa bird the actual blackhawk instead.

A Facebook post of the logo posted byWinnipeg radio hosts Tom and Larry has been shared 18,000 times.

"If there's consideration for what we think and what we would like to see,then sure," he said.

Picard also says the Blackhawks' logo is just as offensive as the logo of NFL team Washington Redskins, even if it has not gotten as much attention.