The bald eagle is now officially recognized as the United States’ bird, symbolizing pride and unity, nearly 250 years after its initial use as a national symbol. Legislation by Minnesota’s Congressional delegation and former President Joe Biden officially designated the eagle last December, highlighting its importance in Indigenous spiritual beliefs.
Many Native Americans hold the bald eagle sacred, often bestowing its feathers during ceremonies like graduations. The eagle symbolizes a connection to the Creator and is considered sacred.
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The federal act highlights the eagle’s ongoing importance in Indigenous peoples’ spiritual lives.
Concerns about illegal eagle trafficking and habitat loss continue, with calls for better coexistence between humans and nature expressed by wildlife officials and tribal representatives. Killing an eagle is considered blasphemous in many Native cultures.
