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The eagle feathers were gifted to the Court by Cecile Brass, sister of Provincial Court Judge Michelle Brass. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/ Provincial Court Sask.)
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Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court

Aug 19, 2026 | 2:17 PM

Fourteen eagle feathers have been gifted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and will be available for use during court proceedings.

One eagle feather will be kept at each of the Court’s thirteen permanent locations. A person who is swearing or affirming to tell the truth may hold the eagle feather or have it placed before them during the proceeding while testifying.

The eagle feathers were gifted to the Court by Cecile Brass, sister of Provincial Court Judge Michelle Brass. Ms. Brass received the feathers from Bob Mills, former Chief of the Skidegate Band on Haida Gwaii. The gift was made in memory and honour of Cecile and Judge Brass’s father, Gregory Brass, who passed away on January 2, 2026.


(Image Credit: Submitted/ Provincial Court Sask.)

“The Provincial Court expresses its sincere gratitude to the Brass family and Mr. Mills for this thoughtful and significant contribution,” said Chief Judge Shannon Metivier of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. “The Court recognizes the cultural importance of eagle feathers and is committed to ensuring they are treated with the utmost respect and care.”

Access to an eagle feather should be arranged in advance through the local court office. The eagle feathers can also be made available at circuit point locations by arrangement through the court office of jurisdiction.

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