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REDSKINS The Eagle Feather
The eagle feather headdress is a sacred symbol of many Native peoples. Eagle feathers
are earned one at a time by a person for many reasons. Reasons may be
a death of a loved one, for extraordinary community service or for saving
a life. Veterans receive eagle feathers for their service. Eagle feathers are not entertainment objects. The Tulsa Oklahoma Public Schools have made a mocking chicken feather imitation of these sacred symbols of faith, healing and worship. They have been placed on a child's head for your entertainment during a sporting event. This is a disgusting abuse of Native American religious beliefs. This practice encourages children and adults to ridicule and mock the spiritual life of Native Americans. CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW 893KB QUICK TIME VIDEO & SOUND Redskins Mascot Antics, Union High School, Football Season 2000
"WITH GREAT RESPECT" FURTHER INFORMATION: PHOTO
ESSAY: REDSKIN A HATE NAME DEFINED AMERICA'S
SHAME STEALING FROM THE DEAD; PHOTO ESSAY
copyright Matthew Richter 2001 |
