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	Smudging Medicinal Plants Incense
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	Porky Roaches
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	Jewelry Chokers Handbags
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	Pipes Catlinite
	Bows Stone Points
	Shields
	Knives
	Tomahawks War Clubs
	Lances Gun Cases
	Ghost Dance
	Drums Rattles Flutes
	CD Traditional Songs Country Rock Rap
	Movies - DVDs
	Hides and Furs Snow Shoes
	Photos Posters Artwork
	Food Home Decor Baskets
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	Saddle Blankets Ropes
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Authentic Native American Tipi Manufacturer in Canada

Genuine Plains Indian Teepees

Assiniboine Lodge

The conical shelter known as wigwam has been developed by the eastern woodland Indians. They used poles to form a frame which was then covered with large sheets of birchbark. When tribes such as the Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne moved to the Plains and became nomadic to follow the buffalo herds, they adapted the wigwam to their new way of life. Birchbark was not longer available and was replaced by buffalo hides sewn together. Because their new country was open and windy, smoke flaps had to be added to better control the fire draught. The tipi was now more practical, it provided warmth and comfort in winter, it was dry during heavy rains, and was cool in the heat of summer. It could be packed quickly if the tribe needed to move, and put up again in a short time when the tribe settled in a new area. To transport it , the ends of two poles were lashed to a horse. The other ends dragged behind on the ground, thus forming a travois on which the tipi cover and the family’s other possessions were tied. Readily transportable and comfortable, the tipi was soon adopted by the other tribes for their hunting expeditions in the Plains.

Our most popular tipi is the traditional Sioux style. It is the most widely used on the pow-wow trail and rendezvous all across Canada. It is also preferred by many native and non-native organizations. Another very popular style is the Cheyenne tipi.
On request; we can also make Blackfoot, Cree, Crow style tipis, and wigwams (also called goôoms).
Our lodges as strong and well made. Stress areas are reinforced, main seams are double sewn. Edges are hemmed to keep from fraying. Door openings and smoke flaps are selvedge for even more resistance. There are no metallic parts or grommets, lacing pinholes are reinforced and stitched by hand. Stake loops are also a standard feature.
A typical package includes the tipi cover with its storage bag, a door cover, ropes, a smudge stick, some ribbons to hand on the poles, and a CD with our step-by-step instruction for putting up a perfect looking tipi.

Les Ojibway ont choisi les teepees d'Assiniboine Tipis

The Anishinaabe choose Assiniboine Tipis

Our tipis and liners are made with natural colored Sunforger canvas. It is one of the strongest cotton fabrics available today. Also called Marine Duck, this double fill canvas is pre-shrunk and treated; it is water repellent, mildew-rot resistant, and flame retardant (CPAI-84).
	Oval Door	Robust Stake Loops	Strong Poles Sockets
All prices are in Canadian funds for Sioux style tipis, the Cheyenne style cost a little more.

Size	Sleeps	Prices	Style
9'	1 - 4 Children	$ 420.00	Sioux Cheyenne
12'	1 - 2 Adults	$ 599.00	Sioux Cheyenne
14'	2 - 4 Adults	$ 699.00	Sioux Cheyenne
16'	3 - 5 Adults	$ 849.00	Sioux Cheyenne
18'	4 - 7 Adults	$ 949.00	Sioux Cheyenne
20'	6 - 9 Adults	$ 1,115.00	Sioux Cheyenne
22'	9 - 11 Adults	$ 1,320.00	Sioux Cheyenne
24'	11 - 13 Adults	$ 1,520.00	Sioux Cheyenne

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The Liner
A tipi can be used without its liner, but it provides a better insulation, and a greater comfort by controlling draft, smoke and insects. Our liners have a fire resistant sod-cloth, they are 60" tall for smaller' tipis, 66" tall medium sized tipis, and 72" tall for larger tipis.