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To battle and deter sickness, ceremonialists would participate in a Thirst or Sundance. This event has foundations in sacrifice and is held in a traditional lodge with its execution varying from Nation to Nation.

When one pictures the early West and First Nations people, one cannot help but imagine a traditional Tipi. This multi-use structure was a perfect balance of ease of construction and rigidity to withstand prairie life.

To battle and deter sickness, ceremonialists would participate in a Thirst or Sundance. This event has foundations in sacrifice and is held in a traditional lodge with its execution varying from Nation to Nation.

When one pictures the early West and First Nations people, one cannot help but imagine a traditional Tipi. This multi-use structure was a perfect balance of ease of construction and rigidity to withstand prairie life.