Plains Cree Tipi is a photograph by Larry Trupp which was uploaded on December 17th, 2012.
Plains Cree Tipi
Taken just before sunset at FortWhyteAlive our Nature Center on the southwest edge of Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada.... more
by Larry Trupp
Title
Plains Cree Tipi
Artist
Larry Trupp
Medium
Photograph - Photography/digital Photography
Description
Taken just before sunset at FortWhyteAlive our Nature Center on the southwest edge of Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada.
The Story
This is a typical shelter that the Plains Cree used on the prairies years ago. They were able to assemble it in a day, as they used to follow the bison herds on the prairies. Much of their food, shelter, clothing and tools all came from the Bison. So when the herd moved, so did they.
Many of their daily rituals revolved around nature. For example... The Tipi was made using 13 poles. The 13 poles in the tipi represents the 13 full moons we have in a given year...When you enter a tipi you go to the left and circle around in a clockwise direction. This represents the way of the sun..The door of the tipi always faces East, to meet the rising sun.
The Plains Cree relied on the land to survive. It was sacred and they recognized that every living thing was of importance. Plus they only used what they needed. Things never went to waste. A good lesson we SHOULD all be following today.
I serve as an interpreter at the Center, and this is part of the written teachings, as we take the children through their many nature programs.
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December 17th, 2012
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Comments (47)
Larry Trupp
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Henk Meijer Photography
Stunning image, Larry, great moment of the day. L/F
Larry Trupp replied:
I appreciate your kind comments, as well as the courtesy of the l/f...thanks Henk
Bunny Clarke
All the time I was growing up in Wyoming, I had been told these were very snug in the winter. I never believed them. Gorgeous capture Larry. :o)
Lynn Sprowl
Nice find, but brrrrr....fav
Larry Trupp replied:
Hi Lyn, so nice to meet you. I appreciate the fave, and your most kind comments
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"