Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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).