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Homes

Another image created by television and movies is that all First WORDS TO KNOW
Nations people lived in teepees made from buffalo skin and code: a set of rules or laws
wooden poles. This is not so. First Nations who lived on the
Getsidjig Endaawaad: place
plains, such as the Plains Cree, used the teepee; they followed of someone who is there
to support
the buffalo and had horses to help them, so the teepee was
easy to move from place to place. teepee: a home made
from buffalo skin and
wooden poles
In the past, during the winter months, the Anishinaabeg lived in
wigwam: a home made
wigwams, which were constructed from the bark of trees. When
from natural material such as
the family moved to their summer hunting and fishing grounds, tree bark
they left the wigwam behind where it was recycled back to the
earth. Their summer home was constructed from animal hides.
When they moved back to their winter hunting grounds, they
built a new wigwam.

Today, our homes are like those found elsewhere in southern
Ontario. Most of our homes have modern appliances such as
microwaves, washers, dryers, and freezers. We also have tablets,
Our housing includes the
cellphones, and laptop computers.
Getsidjig Endaawaad Seniors
Community Home and
The availability of housing and suitable land for building is an
Extended Care Facility.
issue now being addressed. In 2018, there were 215 houses
in Chippewas of Rama First Nation, up from 76 houses
just 25 years ago. Our housing department and staff are
constantly progressing and keeping on top of the latest
building developments and codes. Much planning goes into
each decision before the homeowner turns the key to their
new home.

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