Government infiltrates native pow wow, takes eagle feathers

[@rogernosker7715]

Robert WON! The Feds had to give back his feathers.

[@robertthompson6467]

Same happened here in Mihtooseenionki ( Indiana) When they confiscated feathers from a family, at a Pow Wow, they were told, if you take the Feathers, you WILL be returning them to us. It came to pass, the Feathers were returned... A'HO !!

[@eharper7]

They shouldn't have taken them in the first place! I'm glad Mr. Robert won, though! 😊👍❤️❤️❤️

[@Rusty-Shackleford69]

Take them back! The feathers of an American bald eagle are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The law prohibits the taking of feathers from bald eagles without a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

[@Rusty-Shackleford69]

​@@robertthompson6467 Good😊

[@ke6gwf]

@@Rusty-Shackleford69 the Act allows Native Americans to possess the feathers for religious purposes, just as zoos and scientific organizations are allowed to have feathers.

[@scarface8150]

hallo Im from germany and I know alot of american Indians. You are great peoples and your life is oftenly not easy,different from tribe to tribe.But you not forget your proud and culture and you make pow wows. I will give my full respect to all of you and you will stay like natives 1000years long, doesent matter if the US Govmnt. like this ore not.Mother Earth will save you and care of your kids. They are also your furture. Best regard from germany.

[@decembear7]

I know him personally and this has been a long battle for the tribe. I am SO glad to see these rights restored. It's ludicrous that the Feds should have regulated something like eagle feathers when those same people have no problem with the burning of the American flag or removing monuments, etc. of reference to God. Whenever there is more gov't meddling, the more things get messed up. I am so happy for you, Robert.

[@indiopeltier9758]

The American Government is terrible

[@RaijinX9Mokuzai]

This 'government' is an ugly stain on our lands.

[@TheBryanScout]

Glad Pastor Soto got his feathers back! The feds had NO place to take what wasn't there, to break that covenant between the Pastor and the creator! Justice is truly an amazing thing.

[@jerrygoler2975]

Meanwhile, the government looks the other way as thousands of eagles and other birds are killed by wind generators.

[@beastshawnee]

not as many as by the oil industry that's for sure...even solar power kills birds...And HAARP...that will cause large bird kills.. airplanes...etc too...

[@jasperwilliams3154]

Jerry Goler Oh Pu-leaZ~ *"looks the other way"* - *"as THOUSANDS"* are *"killed by wind generators" augh~!* In the first place, *_Eagles are not that stupid._* Certainly, an occasional one may well find themselves slapped to the planet from some, man-made apparatus or another, but please, give them some credit for the awesome, intelligent, creatures they most certainly are. You make it sound like they're, "daily" having to war with windmills? And by the way, if I can keep the very same birds out of my orchards and other crops with a 5 dollar radio, I'm pretty sure no one's trying too hard to deal with this "supposed" _"crisis."_ Do you also fight for the "rights" of woodlice - to not be smashed by diverse manmade items dropped on the ground? I only cringe at this kind of thinking because it so - plays into the democrat-communist party ideological ERRORS and blatant disregards of sanity and inherent reality. It's no different than their communist rhetoric claims such as: "republicans hate and stigmatize 'gays' because they don't want to pass laws forcing taxpayers to buy them free anal lube" - "for the FALSIFIED purpose of reducing the 'gays' AIDS plague." We no more fight the plight of the poor apparently "stupid and helpless eagles" from running into things - including trees - because, (sanity and reality) dictate, "eagles [like all birds] run into things, manmade and otherwise" - than we do, fight for people who refuse to be normal and see no difference betwixt a female vagina and the human sewage portal - because, we could cough up a barrel of anal lube to each one, and the only thing that WILL (and has) happen is, the 'gay plague will explode even more than it already is." In short, eagles will be eagles, so called, "gays" will never change their ways, much less, be happy, e.g. - *_GAY?_*

[@jrlittlehawk6350]

Jasper Williams yes there is a couple of eagles being killed by wind turbines. Alot of time they don't see the fast propellers moving and they get hit while flying. But it's more common for eagles to get killed by cars, pollution, pesticides, ect. One more thing. So u were disappointed by that video of my those Indians, my friends having a powwow in a gym? I know almost every single one of those people. That our culture. It's ceromony, and social at the same time. But Jesus did most of his preaching out side, so did Buduh, and Muhammad. And those religion's are indoors these days. I guss you're a wannabe, and like to see that action outside. This isn't the 1800's

[@jasperwilliams3154]

Joseph littlehawk Now, now, Joseph, don't be offended that there's still some of us old timers out there who appreciate historic accuracy etc., when historic accuracy is being represented in ceremonies like the on in this video? I didn't throw an immature fit about it, I merely mentioned I was disappointed it has to be this way. Because I understand completely that it does indeed *have* to be this way, because, had you tried to get this many "modern" people interested and gathered somewhere 40 miles out of town, you'd probably not garnered such a great turnout. | e.g. too far away from fast fake food, ninetendos and cell phone tower reception? I am happy to see you were able to get so many people to participate - in this day and age of messed up thinking, that in and of itself says a lot? By the way, is there enough steam moving forward for your people to be permanently "left alone" or is our beloved government of tyranny going to keep looking for new ways to harass your people?

[@jrlittlehawk6350]

Jasper Williams no the government is like that, to harass, simply cuz we Aren't a federally recognized tribe

[@thomasgomez7516]

This is what's upsetting. Eagle feathers are used in many native cultures for many good things. You can only "Legally" posses an Eagle Feather, if you're a part of a federally recognized tribe. You can have DNA that shows you as being "indigenous" or "Native" but the Federal Government doesn't care. In some cases, Natives wont recognize other natives as being "Native" for those same reasons.. This infringes on the 1st Amendment for many Indians. Wonder when it will change.

[@Cattrez]

YUP THATS RIGHT. NOT SOME FOONEY WHO CLAIMS NATIVE FOR MONEY WE KNOW WHAT HE REALLY DOES SELLS CULTURE TO UNKNOWN

[@user-bs4ck6zy8v]

Much Love&Respect for all my Native brothers&sister from a 37 yr old Aztec/Mayan from San Diego. I support your cause 1000%. Keep fighting that fight. 💯👊🏼💪🏼😎✌🏼👏🏼😘

[@whitefeatherreachthemasses7162]

I know Robert Soto personally and so appreicate you taking the case and him listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit 1o years he did not give up. He Won!

[@Irehs72]

I was raised being told Native Americans were the only people allowed to have eagle feathers. This situation is ridiculous. Why show up at a peaceful event and violate long standing rights of people who just want to celebrate their heritage. Shameful

[@andrew7955]

Why on earth would only federally recognised tribes be allowed to have feathers. Seems like some control games to me

[@henrymudgett2646]

It’s part of their religion

[@tommybrowne8759]

supression is what its called

[@jamiirali1]

take take take as if enough wasnt taken already.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Red Cloud said it best:"The White Man made many promises to us, but they broke every promise except one-They promised to take our land...and they took it"!

[@robsefton4952]

They cannot take that which is in the heart, even when they killed millions of our people. The never learns cannot understand this. The great spirit lives in all things that allow him, and the great spirit cannot be taken by the never learns. Mvto creator, mvto.

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Leave these people alone and let them have their feathers!!!!!

[@dianacastro9198]

I like the documentary on the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas,very interesting and our grand children will learn about this tribe,as I have,which I didn't know I am a Lipan Apache until my father passed away and my bro. Juan Soliz went back several years from what our father stories said,always believe old stories we hear from our parents,or grand parents,cause they know best.

[@robsefton4952]

Some day our ghost dance prayers will manifest.

[@RaijinX9Mokuzai]

Amen.

[@rev.jesseabelchristianlife6693]

So sickening! My grandpa was part Native and this broke my heart. Sadly the harassment is common place still to this day for Native people. 💔💔💔😢

[@corneliakoller1914]

[@STARLIGHTRAYS]

You are JESSE ABEL (JEZEBEL) CHRISTIAN (CRISTOPH-ORUS COLUMBUS = VATICAN) 666 NOT 9 NOT 3. NAZIS ARE EXPOSED ALL OVER THE WORLD.....THERE IS NO ESCAPE FOR THE RA-LEGIONS (RELIGIONS). NO MORE GAMES!!!! THIS IS THE END!

[@warchiefredeagle-LANDBACK]

If they want a future those feathers need to be returned

[@caissiea.4871]

I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND, WHY, NEVER.

[@cinnireseisri]

That's messed up. At least you guys won in court.

[@skyking4501]

The law says that First Nation tribes can have bald Eagle feathers in their possession for tribal religious use and for the decoration of their regalia.

[@inlandnorthwestnativenews8791]

Wow, powerful story. Thanks for sharing it.

[@fatherhawks]

Sharing on my FB also. no right.. our GOV should not interfere

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Native or not every human has the right to connect with animal feathers, skin, bones or whatever other use they want. As long as they aren't poaching or exterminating the species or if the species is endangered.

[@laurelcook9078]

That’s fucked. Also as someone with a degree in biology and lots of coursework in conservation, native tribes are THE authority on conservation as they’ve been doing it for thousands of years so there’s zero excuse for the government to claim you’re doing harm by possessing a sacred item.

[@ItsMikeYoo]

Imagine someone goes into your house takes your things and say you cant use it 😅

[@Cucurú-c9v]

True. The poor eagle must've been not so happy.

[@jrlittlehawk6350]

AHO, this is True.

[@gaylenestupic5630]

Everyone needs to know...sharing this on Facebook!

[@Pualleng]

🦅

[@Historyprops]

Sad! Hi from Germany

[@PresleyTallbut]

That’s my uncle Robert!!

[@lorenzodemonteclaro1301]

As a an Apache it makes my blood boil😓, the goverment does not want the Apaches to go back to their original Land which is West Texas, that's our land and we want it back!😠

[@eharper7]

Mr. Lorenzo, you have the right to be angry! I may not be a full blooded Native, but I am proud of my heritage, Apache or not! Keep fighting for your rights! 😊👍❤️

[@southern_plains1738]

Why when we are allowed to have these fear feathers

[@KingKatura]

They have always hated us & will until they are thrown from this land. As it has been foretold the time is soon coming, when they shall be a people no more & a return back to thier mountains where the accursed people came from. Shallawam SHallam Ayo Hawwah Great Spirit Bless.

[@dianadovinsky8824]

We need to change the law to deregulate the US government's rules on Native Americans right to Eagle feather ownership!

[@garywilburn7384]

I dont see why native american tribes need to get the "okay" from the u.s. government.

[@tommybrowne8759]

its called supression, been this way for over 500 years

[@boderah2959]

that's a clear violation of civil rights, freedom of religion. smdh

[@joelalexandreseeley8042]

Return the return the feathers back to the tribes

[@Cucurú-c9v]

From what I understand ne cannot possess bald eagle or brown eagle feathers unless a person belongs to a federally recognized tribe. State recognized tribes don't count. My daughter just joined the Mescalero on the reservation. She then went out and got a feather and wears it in her hat. The law was made to protect two endangered species. Even those on a certain reservation break so many laws concerning eagle feathers, and are a large part of the black market for eagle feathers and parts. Plenty stories have been told by an agent who does belong to the tribe. He states many Indians break these laws.

[@debrapearl473]

I tho't that Indigenous people were the only people that ARE allowed to have and gather Eagle feathers.

[@BecketVideos]

Pastor Soto is a member of the Lipan Apache Tribe, which is recognized by historians, sociologists, and the state of Texas - but not by the federal government. Thus, while millions of other Americans are allowed to possess eagle feathers, Pastor Soto - a renowned feather dancer and ordained religious leader - was not. After defending his religious rights for nearly 10 years, Pastor Soto finally entered into a settlement agreement in which the government promised to consider stronger legal protections for Native Americans. The Department of the Interior is now considering a petition to end the criminalization of eagle feather possession for Native American religious exercise. You can learn more here: endthefeatherban.org

[@keagonnn4865]

That man is holding a baby in the circle

[@runningwaterpowhatantribe9626]

You will not do this to are tribal leader they will be returned.

[@sexybullxo5086]

wait do the government take away all feathers from any powwow or?

[@BecketVideos]

sexy bull'xo Hello there! You can find out more about what happened to Mr. Soto on the Becket Fund's website here: www.becketfund.org/mcallen-grace/

[@sexybullxo5086]

Thank you

[@ronaldshank7589]

It almost seems to me that, if our "Government" runs out of people to catch, that have broken the law (I. e.-Murderers, child molesters, robbers, rapists, etc., etc.), then they seem to think that they have the right to infringe on other people's lives. It's like James Hetfield sang in the song "Eye of the Beholder", from the 1988 Album "& justice for all":"You can do it your own way, if it's done just how I say"! I may not agree with something that somebody else does, but I'm not their God, and I believe in Freedom!!!!;

[@truckerdon4789]

I want to know more about the native before colonialism

[@adamhovey407]

Tribes with state recognition have very little recourse when it comes to federal law. You'd think the government would have better things to do than harass Indians. I am curious: Who turned him in? Given what I know about the Cherokee Nation's hatred of state recognised tribes...

[@roverman985]

Cherokee Nations hatred of state recognized tribes? Please explain

[@uberkloden]

What if the Apache refused to give up the feathers?

[@azarelsky2804]

thats jackt up

[@PASSIONimagine]

How old is this?

[@BecketVideos]

Jim Arcand Jim -- Pastor Soto's feathers were taken from him in 2006. The case is ongoing in the court's today. Check out our case page for more info: www.becketfund.org/mcallen-grace/

[@runamexcotacachi1470]

I like the World people's the beautifull the sun

[@ih8utbe]

1978 is only when Religious Freedom was allowed to Native Americans. Sad. Christianity forbade Native Americans to practice their spiritual beliefs. Many did so wothout the Tribal Agency and Missionaries knowledge. 4th of July was a date that many practiced their beliefs in guise of celebrating 4th of July.

[@sessary]

This is so ridiculous and incredibly WRONG. Why on earth did they target you? Or was this part of a major government "sting" operation, raiding powwows and taking eagle feathers? I saw you got them back. ❤. This should never have happened. Yet another wound to heal... Stay strong. You're dealing with spiritual toddlers... if that. fro.

[@nativoplantas2003]

Sounds like shit people to take eagle 🦅 feathers

[@CampbellDWC1]

Perhaps the EPA can round up all those eagles being fried by solar power and chopped by wind mills and save the feathers for the Indians.

[@scarface8150]

hallo

[@kw8980]

You have to American Indian to have eagle feathers from a federally recognized tribe plus registered with the department of fish and game. There is a process to this procedure to having these feathers. It seems suspicious that a real American Indian have their feathers taken away. The past decade a number of people have been exploiting American Indians traditions, and how it that this he is dancing a Plains Indian dance when he’s suppose be Apache? It just seems questionable.

[@beastshawnee4987]

Lots of Apaches and other Southwestern tribes travel the intertribal powwow circuit. Usually if they are wearing regalia from other tribes it is because they have been adopted and given permission to wear those items and are now family to certain other tribes.

[@deadlinefactory]

"All you have to do is follow the law, and have a permit to possess Eagle/Hawk feathers." "You have to (be an) American Indian to have eagle feathers from a federally recognized tribe plus registered with the department of fish and game." Meanwhile, you only need to "feel like" a member of the opposite sex to use the wrong bathroom. No permits of federal recognition required.

[@RMo-bk9dm]

aha. good point!

[@ScourgeIsTheBest123]

And oh yeah, guns are legal to all citizens, but not eagle feathers?!

[@jessiewarreadydunn3270]

Tom Kelley ,follow who's law? The government has no legal right to come into reservation land. This is why we have reclaimed the label of a nation within a nation. We are soviergn people. We have our tribal government for our own people. We have our own police. I'm considered a prisoner of war by the United States of America and I didn't even go to war in 1800s.. You follow the law lady. You know it's people like you who get innocent people and truth and justice taken away from a society by your fears and lack of vision. Soldiers and warriors have died in vain for freedom and people like you on your knees cradling the government's nuts for them while they take your freedom and privileges away because your scared of them. People like that You are the lost ones, and people like you are the slayers of the innocent. Woe unto you for your ignorance of the way of life.

[@beastshawnee4987]

How can you follow the law when you are Native but the government refuses to acknowledge your tribe? This is a matter of freedom of religion above all. The Eagle feather is like a cross-it has religious significance...you cannot outlaw that according to the constitution...sorry DDT almost killed all our eagles for a while-that was bad...

[@stands1971]

Iam full blood Oglala lakota from pine ridge reservation and if u don't have a tribal enrollment number and eagle feather federal number to posses eagle feathers then wat are u doing with them in the first place? Leave them alone.....

[@robertthompson6467]

Dancing them...

[@tommybrowne8759]

youve been brainwashed fullblood!!!

[@madi-cw4du]

Ancestral feathers

[@Cattrez]

BECAUSE YOUR NOT A REAL INDIAN THATS WHY THE6 TOOK THEM TELL EVERYONE THE TRUTH

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, not cool

[@spiritualwarriorhealer6154]

Bird's of a feather all flock together. Blame princess pocahantice & her father the King for wanting to marry graph them in North America.

[@pkerit308]

I see a lot of Caucasians in this video pretending to be Indians

[@roys.393]

Senator Warren in there too?

[@tylarmelfi1]

How do u know they aren't "mix bloods"??

[@carolcedeno6080]

They may invited him , you do get see powwow , they have them where Caucasians can go .

[@briellehunter7233]

Obama administration that explains everything.

[@larrysauls9990]

Witchcraft