{
  "id": 2015506,
  "title": "Saskatchewan courts to allow use of eagle feathers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/saskatchewan-courts-to-allow-use-of-eagle-feathers-2015506",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T20:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12027582/saskatchewan-courts-to-allow-use-of-eagle-feathers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regina – In a move to promote inclusivity, the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan has announced that eagle feathers can now be used for oaths or affirmations in its courts. This decision aligns with the court's commitment to offer fair and diverse practices to all those testifying or swearing under oath. Prior to this change, the only options were swearing oaths on religious texts or making a solemn affirmation to tell the truth. The court has received 14 eagle feathers from a judge’s sister and plans to distribute them at all 13 of its permanent courthouses, where they will also be available for use outside of these locations. Testifying individuals can also request the use of an eagle feather at any hearing held outside permanent court locations. Moreover, individuals are permitted to bring their own eagle feathers to court to fulfill their oath or affirmation obligations. Eagle feathers have been recognized as culturally significant in various provinces, including Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia, where their use for oaths is also permitted. Chief Judge Shannon Metivier of the Saskatchewan provincial court emphasized the court's respect and care for this cultural practice in a recent news release. This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on August 19, 2026, brings attention to this significant step towards cultural inclusivity in Saskatchewan's judicial system.",
  "summary": "Those swearing oaths or making affirmations in Saskatchewan provincial courts can now do so with an eagle feather.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Saskatchewan provincial courts to allow use of eagle feathers when swearing oath",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/saskatchewan-provincial-courts-to-allow-use-of-eagle-feathers-when",
        "published": "2026-08-19T20:55:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Saskatchewan courts to allow use of eagle feathers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/saskatchewan-courts-to-allow-use-of-eagle-feathers",
        "published": "2026-08-19T20:56:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}