Mahpiya Luta Owayawa: Wiyaka na Wachinhin Iyawichakcaskapi

Bryan Pipe on Head '13. Photo by Viki Eagle. Copyright Red Cloud Indian School.

Mahpiya Luta Owayawa: Wiyaka na Wachinhin Iyawichakcaskapi

By Phillip Zimiga '13

Tonight is the Tying of the Eagle Feather Ceremony for all the seniors. An eagle feather or plume is bestowed to honor the graduating students.

There will be supper at Serena Hall at 5:30 and Grand Entry will start at 6:30. The Eagle Staff Carrier will be Hunter Blacksmith ‘16. The Color Guard will be from the Black Hills Akichita Okholakichiye. 

Red Cloud's royalty will also be present. Miss Mahpiya Luta is Davian Stands ‘16. Jr. Miss Mahpiya Luta is Tristine Cross Dog. Little Miss Mahpiya Luta is Allison Richards. Then to top it off, the seniors will enter with their families.

Here is the rest of the schedule for the evening:
 

The Flag Song

Opening prayer: Andre Starr ‘13

Welcoming Address: Robin Johnson, Principal

Seniors’ Encouragement: Roger White Eyes, Senior Class Sponsor

Inter-Tribal: Everyone welcome to dance.

Feather/Plume Ceremony: Alvin Slow Bear

Feather/Plume Tying: Parents/Sponsors

Eagle Song During Tying: Everyone Stands

Honorings Song: For Seniors and Parents (handshake)

Royalty Dance: Dance for the seniors

Special Honoring

To end the ceremony, there will be a closing prayer by Pauline Wilson, Lakota Language Teacher, and the Grand Exit.