Saskatchewan provincial courts are allowing people to use an eagle feather when swearing oaths or making affirmations. The change applies to those appearing in provincial court who are required to swear an oath or provide an affirmation.
The Globe News (Canada) and the Winnipeg Free Press both report on the same policy update, indicating that the measure is intended to accommodate traditional practices associated with how individuals make solemn promises in court. The coverage is focused on the practical effect for court participants—what they may use when completing the oath or affirmation process—rather than on broader policy disputes or legal challenges.
While the two outlets align on the core details, the brief reporting available here does not provide additional specifics such as when the rule takes effect, whether there are any conditions or limits on feather use, or how the practice is administered by court staff.
