How did the first nations survive winter in Tipis?

The Indians in Winter:vHow they survived -- and thrived -- in a frozen landBy Robert DownesHave you ever wondered how the Indians of Northern Michigan ... years in the early-mid 1800s; or Alexander Henry, an English trader who ... “Northern peoples have always found an ally in winter,” Gorman states. read more

A tipi is a remarkable shelter. It is windproof, waterproof, spacious, and lightweight. It was primarily used by nomadic tribes because it is so portable. It can be handy when following herds of bison on the move. read more

Search Iroquois Confederacy in English/French, or more accurately Haudenosaunee Confederacy are one of the largest collection of First Nations still surviving in the Great Lakes area. They're commonly referred to as Mohawks, as that is one of the largest nations in the confederacy. read more