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Tipi Raising Program at Wanuskewin Heritage Park


Director of Programming at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Teena Nelson, teaches students, families, and visitors about the cultural significance of the tipi within First Nations culture.

The Tipi Teachings Program is a hands-on experience for participants to learn about the importance of the tipi in First Nations culture. Insight into the traditional lifestyle and worldview of the Plains Cree is gained by learning about tipi poles, structure, and history. There are linkages between Social Studies, Science, and Math curriculum that can be explored when raising a tipi. More information about the 45 minute – 1 hour long Program can be found at the following link: https://wanuskewin.com/discover/teachers/programs/.

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Organization: Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Location: Saskatoon
Name: Teena Nelson
Title: Director of Programming
Email Address: teena.nelson@wanuskewin.com
Phone Number: 306-931-6767 ext:227

Contributor

Name: Yvonne Benjoe
Regional Lead(s):
  • Bettina Schneider 
  • Bonnie Rockthunder 
  • Dustin Brass 

Province/Territory

Saskatchewan

Education Levels

Community
Primary (K - Grade 8)

Education Topics

Culture
Food and Food Security
History
Land-based Learning
Science
Traditional Knowledge

Language Spoken

English
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