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Article: Tipi Forms Showpiece at Recently Opened First Nations University of Canada.
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
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- June 30, 2003
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By Matt Ross, Indian Country Today, Oneida, N.Y. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Jun. 30--REGINA, Saskatchewan - Stepping inside the university's foyer, a two-story tipi is striking in its presence and immediately captures the attention of visitors, not only by its size but also with its vibrant colors.
This glass structure is the showpiece of the recently opened First Nations University of Canada, the first such post-secondary institution throughout North America. Embedded in the center of the tipi's floor is a fire pit made from red pipestone material to be used for traditional ceremonies.
Among the extensive guest list of the more ...