The tepee was constructed from wooden poles that were covered with animal skin they used from the animals they hunted.It was shaped like a pyramid, with flaps as openings, and an open smoke hole at the top. Tepees had few furnishings. Buffalo hides were used for seating, bedding, and covers.This type shelter suited the nomadic lifestyle
Throughout history there have been many different Indian tribes. One of the most influential and prominent tribes is the Ojibwe tribe of the Great Lakes area. One way that people have learned so much about the Ojibwe tribes where they have come from and how much they have accomplished is from Edmond Ely in his journal writings where he was an Ojibwe missionary. The Ojibwe is one of the most important tribes from their family life to their governmental aspects because of how far they have come from
The Cheyenne were told by the Maheo that the animals were put her for the benefit of mankind. Maheo had four different spirits. Each spirt was a direction. North, where the cold wind was coming from; South, where the cold wind went; West, where sun sets; East, where the sun rises. Like many other tribes, the Cheyenne believed in the powers of natural elements. They believed in the powers of lightning, thunder, rain, wind, sunshine, and moonlight. Animals, such as the coyote, deer, buffalo, wolves,