Great Eagle Feather
The Great Eagle Feather Award Program
The parent / child program strongly promotes recognition of shared accomplishments between parent and child, both within the defined deeds / tasks of the program, and those accomplishments outside of the defined program guidelines. An optional awards patch can be purchased at YMCA from the Program Director. This patch is available to recognize the parent / child accomplishments. This patch which has a base Eagle and (17) feathers to be added individually as tasks are accomplished can be displayed as part of the child’s (or parent’s) vest or can be used to make a display in the home, or other as each parent / child desires. Although there are no set rules for this patch, each Tribe Chief is strongly encouraged to award the individual supplemental feathers when tasks or duties consistent with program guidelines are accomplished. These duties can be defined by each individual family, developed and agreed to by tribal members, or use one or a combination of the recommended options below.
OPTION ONE:
- White with Red Tip: recite a tribal ritual (opening and closing prayer, pledge, aims).
- White with Blue Tip: recruit a new brave into the program
- Blue and Black Stripe: know and recite given and Indian names of all other braves in tribe
- Green with White Tip: complete a major piece of tribal property: tom-tom, property chest, etc.
- Yellow with Red Tip: display a tribal handicraft at a public function.
- Brown and White Stripe: awarded when brave has attended (3) Guides nation events.
- Red with Black Tip: perfect attendance at Tribe meetings for an entire year.
- Green with Black Tip: complete a parent / child Indian handicraft which is not a meeting project.
- Yellow with Black Tip: visit another tribe meeting or activity and present report to own tribe.
- White with Brown Tip: complete a nature and display and explain it at a tribal meeting.
- Black and Yellow Stripe: complete one term as Tribal, Nation, or Federation Officer.
- Black and Red Stripe: participate in Community charitable or good-will project other than program Community Day.
- Red and White Stripe: visit a local community point of interest (i.e. firehouse, police station, library) and report back to the tribe.
- Blue and White Stripe: describe a hobby or responsibility of pet care to the tribe.
- Black and White Stripe: present a report about the history of the tribe, tribe chief, or a famous event in tribe history.
- Green and Black Stripe: open feather to be determined by the tribe or from alternative list below.
The following are alternatives that can be substituted for those listed above.
- Recite the meaning of headband and its symbols.
- Recite names of Indian months.
- Memorize and draw (12) Indian symbols.
- Use Indian sign language to tell a short story.
- Learn about (10) tools, safety care and use.
- Learn basic first aid for small cuts, burns and skin irritations.
