REGINA – Those swearing oaths or making affirmations in Saskatchewan provincial courts can now do so with an eagle feather.
The Provincial Court of Saskatchewan says the addition of the feather keeps with its commitment to inclusion.
Previously, those testifying in provincial courts could only swear an oath on a religious text or make a solemn affirmation to tell the truth.
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The court says it was gifted 14 eagle feathers by a judge’s sister and that they will be available at its 13 permanent courthouses.
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It says people can also arrange to have feathers made available at hearings outside permanent locations.
The court adds that people can also bring their own eagle feathers to court to make an oath or affirmation.
Eagle feathers can be used before testifying at courthouses in other provinces, including Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia.
“The court recognizes the cultural importance of eagle feathers and is committed to ensuring they are treated with the utmost respect and care,” Chief Judge Shannon Metivier of Saskatchewan provincial court said in a news release Wednesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2026.
Who cares, no worse than fugging bible or koran
Hopefully BC realizes that implementing this would just ignite the furor even more. Cant believe that provinces believe in this farce.
So, courts are allowing the killing of eagles to support some hocus pocus group who says they hold magic. Are they that stupid and gullible? Wave the feathers and make Canada great again!
Canadian justice system allows criminals to fly free as a bird so the feather thing is highly appropriate.
I think this is great news! 👍 Not everyone is religious. Swearing on a Bible means nothing to those of us who are not religious. My paternal grandmother was Métis. I am not religious, and I don’t follow any indigenous rituals of any kind, but I would choose to swear on an eagle’s feather over a Bible because I consider myself more spiritual.
Hopefully BC will be next!