Tipis were tall cone-shaped structures made of animal hide over wooden poles that kept water out. Families in tipis sat with the head opposite the entrance flap. Igloos were built using soft snow and ice blocks covered in hide, taking 20-30 minutes to construct and providing insulation. Traditional First Nations housing included tipis and igloos as well as games and reserves.

1. FIRST NATIONS
HOUSING

2. TIPIS
• Tipis are tall cone looking structures made of animal hide on top of 3 or 4
logs designed to keep out water
• The head of the family always sat at the opposite side of the flap

3. HOW TO MAKE A TIPI

4. IGLOOS
• BEDS WERE MADE OF BIG ICE BLOCKS COVERED IN
ANIMAL HIDE
• USUALLY IGLOOS TAKE ABOUT 20 TO 30 MINUTES TO
BUILD.
• THE SOFTER SNOW WAS USED TO FILL HOLES AND
ADDS ANOTHER LAYER OF INSULATION

6. RESERVES

7. GAMES