‘Eagle Feather’ ceremony held for graduating Native American students [Video]

GREAT FALLS — Great Falls Public Schools hosted a special ceremony on Thursday to honor Native American graduating seniors.

Watch to learn more about the significance of the “eagle feather” ceremony:

‘Eagle Feather’ ceremony for graduating Native American students held in Great Falls

In a powerful tradition of 20-plus years, the Great Falls Public Schools Indigenous Education Department honored Native American graduating seniors with eagle feathers during a special ceremony.

The graduates from all three high schools – Great Falls, CM Russell, and Paris Gibson Education Center – received eagle feathers before they take the stage for graduation.

“It’s a way for us to celebrate our accomplishments,” explained Paris Gibson graduate Ryan Byung-Ho. “I worked pretty hard in school since elementary all the way up to now, and I’m really happy to receive an eagle feather for it.”

The ceremony, held at the Great Falls High School Field House, was …