President Obama Dons Ceremonial Hat and Blanket at White House Tribal Nations Conference

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President Barack Obama broke his own “no hats” rule when a leader from the Swinomish Tribe placed a woven headpiece on top of his head.

President Barack Obama smiles as he wears a ceremonial blanket and hat given to him by Brian Cladoosby President of National Congress of American Indians

Tribal Nations Conference leaders honored the president with a song and a blanket they draped over his shoulders

President Barack Obama smiles as he wears a blanket

Obama, who was adopted by the Crow Nation in 2008, took off the hat after a moment and handed it back to Brian Cladoosby, chairman of the Swinomish Tribe 