Sweatlodge
Within the Edmonton River Valley, in present day and historically, one can see the remnants of sweatlodges in ceremonial spaces. Constructed to allow participants to reconnect with Mother Earth and cleanse one's body, these ceremonies remain part of everyday life for First Nations people.
Details
- Built
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- Neighbourhood
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- Address
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- Historic designation
- Unknown
- People
- TBD
- Architectural styles
- Indigenous
- Character defining elements
- Flowing Lines, Natural Materials, Round Shape, Semi-permanent
About
These semi-permanent structures, utilizing willow as skeletal material with a variety of coverings, would serve as an intimate lodge for reconnection to mother earth. Designed to retain heat and energy, while serving as a cleansing environment, the sweatlodge could be constructed to survive multiple uses, depending on the Elder's preference. The relationship between the four elements would be embraced in a structure such as this, and the ceremonies carried out inside would be impactful to the attendees.