Witnesses May Take Oath on Eagle Feathers In Two More Canadian Provinces

In two more Canadian provinces, Indigenous Peoples will now have the option of taking the oath as a witness using Eagle feathers instead of a Bible.  Earlier this month, the Nova Scotia court system adopted the practice (CBC News). Yesterday it was reported that a similar step was taken at the Lethbridge, Alberta Courthouse. (CBC News).  These follow introdction of the option almost three years ago at the Ottawa, Ontario Courthouse. (CBC News).