Tag: Pit River Tribe
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NARF represents Native American student in challenge to ban on ceremonial eagle feathers during graduation
A Native American student will be allowed to wear an eagle feather on his cap during his high school graduation ceremony after reaching a settlement agreement with the Clovis Unified School District late Tuesday evening. Christian Titman, a member of the Pit River Tribe, filed a lawsuit and sought an injunction in state court after…
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Via ACLUNC.org: Native American Student Challenges Ban on Ceremonial Feathers During Graduation
FRESNO—Today a Native American graduating senior at Clovis High School filed a notice of intent to file an emergency lawsuit to challenge the school district’s refusal to allow him to wear and display a small eagle feather during the graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 4. The student will only be able to wear the eagle…