When the world was new the Creator made all the birds
He colored their feathers like a bouquet of flowers
The Creator then gave each a distinct song to sing
The Creator instructed the birds to greet each new day with a chorus of their songs

Of all the birds our Creator chose the Eagle to be the leader
The Eagle flies the highest and sees the furthest of all creatures
The Eagle is a messenger to the Creator

During the Four Sacred Rituals we will wear an Eagle Feather in our hair
To wear or to hold the Eagle Feather causes our Creator to take immediate notice
With the Eagle Feather the Creator is honored in the highest
When one receives an Eagle Feather
That person is being acknowledged with Gratitude
With Love
And with ultimate respect
That feather must have sacred tobacco burnt for it
In this way
The Eagle and the Creator are notified of the name of the new Eagle Feather holder

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