The Blue Feather

The Blue Feather represents the Warrior as he looks to the Heavens and gives thanks to The Great Spirit. He has the respect and wisdom to acknowledge the greatness of all the Heavens. He is blessed to have the clear blue sky and deep blue waters to drink from. He is honored just to walk the earth this day and looks forward to tomorrow. Each new day gives the Warrior another chance to redeem himself and if necessary reinvent himself. Forever always changing to improve oneself for the better, yet knowing he will eventually run out of time and will fall short of perfection. Little does he know, but he has set the standards for the ones that follow him. If the Warrior's heart is good, he will leave his mark and make the world a better place. He did not just occupy space while he was here. He was a leader.

The blue feather is earned for good conduct at three consecutive Tribal Meetings. The blue feather is awarded by the the Tribal Chief when he has observed the brave meeting all the other requirements. Interestingly, it is the only feather that may be taken away for not maintaining the standards of good conduct. If the feather is taken away, the brave must again demonstrate his good conduct at three consecutive meetings.