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Indigenous Teaching Resource: Tipi Activity (4-12)

Indigenous Teaching Resource: Tipi Activity (4-12)

Download the Tipi Teaching Activity resource here.

This Indigenous Teachings activity explains sacred Tipi teachings/values:

  • Obedience
  • Respect
  • Humility
  • Happiness
  • Love
  • Faith
  • Kinship
  • Cleanliness
  • Thankfulness
  • Sharing
  • Strength
  • Good child rearing
  • Hope
  • Ultimate Protection
  • Control Flaps

The goal of this document is for teachers to create a learning community with their students, enjoy the teachings, and incorporate them into class discussions or learning activities.

This resource is developed by Claire Rodger, Eagle Circle (off campus program associated with Hugh John Secondary School, Winnipeg, Manitoba).

NOTE - answer keys/marking guides are accessible only by teachers and are located at the bottom of this page.

Last modified: 
May 20, 2025