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flag RCMP in British Columbia now allow eagle feathers for oaths, respecting Indigenous traditions.

flag The British Columbia RCMP has adopted the Eagle Feather Protocol, allowing individuals involved in legal processes to swear oaths using an eagle feather, which is considered sacred by many Indigenous peoples. flag This initiative, now adopted by eight RCMP divisions, aims to make the justice system more inclusive and respectful of Indigenous cultures. flag The feathers are cleansed in a smudging ceremony before use.

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