About The Talking
Feather
The Talking Feather is American
owned and operated by a family that has been actively involved in
scouting for more than 25 years. Gene, Linda and their son, Jacob
are all Vigil Honor members of the Order of the Arrow and have been
actively involved in both ceremony and dance competion for many
years.
We began our
operation, at Jacobs' urging, after he returned from an Order
of the Arrow meeting. We quickly learned that there was
no readily available source of supplies and material that was
affordable for these young men. Jacob told us that many
of those present were interested in learning about Native American
culture and making their own ceremony and dance
regalia.
The Talking Feather
opened its' door at our 1995 Section Conclave when we began
supplying our local council trading post with Native American craft
supplies and handcrafted products. We have been a proud
supplier for the council Trading Post since that
time.
Gene is serving as
the Native American Events Advisor for his Order of the Arrow
Section and is very familiar with Native American customs and
traditions.