What is the difference between light and dark blue feathers?
A. As a general rule, dark blue feathers are worn by gay, men, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, while light blue feathers are worn by our friends and supporters. Q. If I’m straight, can I belong to Blue Feather, camp with the group, go to meetings and so on, or can I only be a ‘friend’? Do I have to be asked to join? A. Anyone can participate, so long as they commit to display honor, chivalry, and courtesy to all, no matter what their sexual orientation. Several of the “Founding Members” are straight. See the “Becoming a member” section above. Q. I always wear blue feathers as part of my garb, and I don’t want anything to do with Blue Feather. What should I do? A. Although the best and clearest way to show your affiliation with Clan Blue Feather is to wear the actual device (a blue feather, quill down on a white or silver field), many members have chosen to wear an actual blue feather as part of their garb, usually as a belt favor but often as a plume in their hat or in some
