Bald eagle feathers are traditionally presented by Native Americans during ceremonies that signify achievement and reverence for the bird, which is viewed as a messenger to the Creator. The bald eagle has recently been designated as the official bird of the United States, reinforcing its importance even 250 years after first becoming a national symbol. This designation has been embraced by Indigenous peoples, particularly noting the eagle's significance in their spiritual beliefs. The population of bald eagles in Minnesota is extensive, only trailing behind Alaska's population.
The legislation that made the eagle official came from members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation. The federal act recognizes the eagles' centrality in most Indigenous peoples' spiritual lives and sacred belief systems.
The eagle is finally getting the respect it deserves. Maybe when the nation looks at the eagle that way, maybe there will be less division," said Jim Thunder Hawk.
If you grew up in the United States, eagles were a part of your everyday life. Everyone has some sort of connection," said Tiffany Ploehn.
The bald eagle is now the official bird of the United States, nearly 250 years after it was first used as a symbol of the newly founded nation.
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