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The eagle is an important part of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s culture. Mark Sales sent us this photo he took earlier today as the Tribe’s Julyamsh powwow is under way in Coeur d’Alene at the Kootenai County fairgrounds. “An airborne Julyamsh feather above Cd’A just now,” Sales wrote.

The Tribe’s website for the powwow, julyamsh.com, offers the following information that illustrates the signifance of the eagle and its feathers:

Eagle Staff – Everyone stands when the eagle staff is brought in during grand entry. Similar respect is shown to the eagle staff as is shown the American flag. Hats are removed. The same respect is also shown when an eagle feather becomes detached from an individual’s regalia. Everything must stop until the feather is returned to the owner. Veterans who have seen war will have the honor of returning the feather to the rightful owner. The MC will ask that NO pictures be taken and all recording devices be turned off.