Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator.

The eagle feather, considered one of the most powerful gifts in many Native American cultures, symbolizes strength and accomplishment.

Supporters of Native mascots at schools say they are well-intended and don't cause harm. But several independent studies detail the adverse effects on Native Americans, particularly young people.

As Congress mulls significant cuts to Medicaid, Native American tribes are bracing for potentially devastating financial fallout.

Eagle feathers were on full display at a recent powwow in Billings, where dozens of Native Americans adorned with feathers paraded into a university fieldhouse to kick off dancing competitions.

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Eagle feathers are woven into Native American culture. Beyond powwow regalia, they're presented to high school graduates, used in marriage ceremonies and buried with the dead.

Schools are now prohibited to use Native American slurs in athletic team names. Amendments to the Feather Alert will also be rolled out.