By Energeticcity.caLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Against the backdrop of post-secondary education, one Indigenous knowledge keeper showcased a piece of Indigenous architectural history. Known to settler communities as Teepees, the Tipi is known as a historic shelter of First Nations ancestors, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. In fact, its English name is directly borrowed from the Indigenous languages Dakota and Lakota. Its cone-like shape was constructed from simple wooden poles, with the inside of the structure covered with bison skins. Traditionally, each pole represented themes such as obedience, respect and humility, according to Nathan Scott. Scott, an Indigenous knowledge keeper, took part in an annual tipi raising at Northern Lights College’s [NLC] Fort St. John campus on Thursday, May 21st, with another scheduled to take place…
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