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Why eagle feathers are being used in N.B. courthouses
24 minutes ago|
Duration 4:05
- 24 minutes ago
- News
- Duration 4:05
The eagle feather is sacred to Wolastoqey and many other Indigenous people. Now, feathers are being introduced to courtrooms across New Brunswick, starting with Fredericton and Burton. Spasaqsit Possesom, the Wolastoquey traditional grand chief, says they’ll be used for swearing or affirming oaths.
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