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Public commenter tells Utah education board: "This regalia is not a costume"
Utah State Board of Education · December 2, 2025
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An unidentified public commenter told the Utah State Board of Education that Native regalia and eagle feathers are part of identity, not costumes to be mimicked, and urged schools to teach respect and encourage Native students to feel pride in their heritage.
An unidentified public commenter told the Utah State Board of Education during the meeting's public comment period that Native regalia is a central part of identity and should not be treated as a costume. "My heritage is very important to me…
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