Significance of the Eagle Staff | PowWows.com

The Eagle Staff, an honoured and sacred symbol. To Aboriginal cultures, the Eagle Staff represents various meanings, spiritual entities, nations, clans, languages, medicines and healing. It is believed that eagles communicate directly with the Creator, making eagles themselves, their feathers and their images highly revered by First Peoples. From a non-Aboriginal perspective, the Staff can be compared to a national flag: it represents people, states, governments, regiments and battle honours. Th

The DND/CAF Eagle Staff has been an important symbol of the history and heritage of Indigenous people in Canada. We are grateful for Elder and Honorary Captain (Navy) Debbie Eisan's insight into what the Eagle Staff means for Indigenous people in the Defence Team. | Canadian Army