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The talking stick has been used for centuries
by many Indian tribes as a means of just and impartial hearing.
The talking stick was commonly used in council
circles to designate who had the right to speak. When matters of great
concern came before the council, the leading elder would hold the talking
stick and begin the discussion. When he finished what he had to say
he would hold out the talking stick, and whoever wished to speak after
him would take it.
In this manner the stick was passed
from one individual to another until all who wished to speak had done
so. The stick was then passed back to the leading elder for safe keeping.
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