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First Captive-Bred Golden Eagles Released by Tribe

10/29/2025

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Two golden eagles, Némkis and Mnotägwzekwe, hatched at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Aviary in Oklahoma and were released near White Sulphur Springs, Montana.
This event is the first release of golden eagles hatched in captivity at a tribal enclosure, in partnership with the Raptor View Research Institute.
The eagles are fitted with GPS telemetry for tracking, as the Potawatomi view them as sacred messengers symbolizing restoration and balance with nature.

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Story summary

Two golden eagles, Némkis and Mnotägwzekwe, hatched at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Aviary in Oklahoma and were released near White Sulphur Springs, Montana.
This event is the first release of golden eagles hatched in captivity at a tribal enclosure, in partnership with the Raptor View Research Institute.
The eagles are fitted with GPS telemetry for tracking, as the Potawatomi view them as sacred messengers symbolizing restoration and balance with nature.