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Judge Michelle Brass, a Saulteaux judge in Saskatchewan, noticed that Indigenous witnesses often brought their own eagle feathers to court oaths—since the courthouse rarely provided culturally appropriate alternatives. Inspired by this, she and her sister donated fourteen eagle feathers to be used across thirteen provincial court locations, allowing anyone to affirm their oath with a symbol of spiritual truth and connection to the Creator. The gesture, honoring her late father, aims to make the justice system more inclusive and welcoming for Indigenous people, while also acknowledging that true reconciliation requires ongoing, systemic change.

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