Wigwam

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Wigwam, an Algonquian domed or conical dwelling prevalent in the eastern half of N America. The circular framework of poles was covered with bark or reed mats. A hole in the roof allowed the smoke from the fire to escape. The wigwam was occupied by one or more families.
Wigwams
Wigwams
Wigwams used by the Eastern Woodlands hunters. They were covered with birchbark, skins or mats (artwork by Gordon Miller).
Ojibwa
Ojibwa
Conical Ojibwa wigwam and campfire on the Rainy Lake lakeshore, Lac La Croix, Ont (n.d.) (courtesy Canada Science and Technology Museum/CN005666).

Author RENÉ R. GADACZ


Links to Other Sites
Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge
The website for the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge, which features Canada's largest essay writing competition for Aboriginal youth (ages 14-29) and a companion program for those who prefer to work through painting, drawing and photography. See their guidelines, teacher resources, profiles of winners, and more. From the Historica-Dominion Institute.

Mi'kmaq Portraits Collection
A fascinating collection of notes, annotated images and videos depicting Mi'kmaq communities, structures and culture. Check out the petroglyphs and other archaeological items. From the Nova Scotia Museum.

Raid on Deerfield
A narrated history of the 1704 Raid on Deerfield and its aftermath from Native and European perspectives. Also features fascinating stories about Native societies, cultures, trade practices, and traditions. This multimedia website is from the Memorial Hall Museum in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Beothuk Housing
This illustrated overview of mamateeks (the Beothuk word for houses) is from the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage website.

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