Nakota Tribe member Perry Lilley, who says many feathers in his regalia were given to him as gifts or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence, at a powwow in Billings, Mont., on April 6 ...

Perry Lilley of the Nakota Tribe, who says many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence, poses for a photo during a powwow with his eagle ...

Eagle feathers are woven into Native American culture. Beyond powwow regalia, they’re presented to high school graduates, used in marriage ceremonies and buried with the dead. Exploiting Native ...

Lilley, the Nakota member, said many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence after it apparently had been shot.

Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand. Oct 29, 2024, 9:02 PM. FILE - This undated photo from a court document provided by the U.S. Attorney for the ...