As in, Native (North) American. Here he is receiving a prayer staff and eagle feather from a Penobscot chief, James Sappier, in recognition of Citgo’s compassionate 40% discount on oil for poorer communities:
![Hugo Chavez honored by Penobscot chief James Sappier](https://hollow-hill.com/sabina/images/chavez_penobscot_honor.jpg)
(Photo credit: Gregory Wilpert, Venezuelanalysis)