Teepees (Tipi) and Teepee (Tipi)Poles – COTTON Canvas
Teepee (Tipi) Styles and Canvas – COTTON CANVAS
Cree Star Gifts now creates and manufactures Teepees, (also spelled Tipi). We currently make four styles of Teepees (Tipis). Our first style is the Plains Cree Teepee or (Plains Cree Tipi). Traditionally the Cree Teepees were longer in the back and shorter in the front. Due to this fact, you need longer poles for the back, opposite of the door, for this style. Our Second Style of Teepee we make is the Dakota Teepee or (Sioux Tipi). The Traditional Dakota Teepee is longer in the front and shorter in the back, which gives it a sort of leaning back look or appearance. Both are well known and look awesome when completed. The Cree Teepee does cost more to make as it uses more canvas than the Dakota Teepee.
We decided to offer both Styles of Teepee, not only because they were the most popular but also because I (Corinne) am Cree and my husband John is Dakota/Nakota Ancestry. John sews the canvas Teepees together.
Due to demand and encouragement from community members from various bands surrounding us, we decided to also make Ojibway style teepee. It is a wider teepee than the Cree & Dakota Style teepees and it is perfectly round shape.
All Teepees are made to order and therefore sufficient time is needed to have your order completed, so it is best to order early. Our Canvas Teepees are made with Sunforger Canvas. Sunforger is a type of canvas which is treated with Fire Retardant, Water Repellent and Mildew Resistant substances.
Teepee Styles, Sizes and Prices.
We have made sizes outside of the list below, so if you want a specific size which is not listed, don’t worry give us a call and we can work out a price and meet your need. These are just the most popular sizes that we manufacture and create. Also if you have a different style of Teepee (Tipi) from your own Family or Nation and can not make it yourself for whatever reason, we will be happy to assist you. So don’t be shy and give us a call and we will be glad to make a new style of Teepee (Tipi) for you, or your organization or community.
Our Teepee Canvas prices include; the Canvas Teepee Cover, Rope, Tent Stakes/Pegs, Lacing Pins and Door. Teepee Poles and Liners are sold separate. See prices below.
TEEPEE SIZES & STYLES
Sizes Dakota Cree Ojibway Blackfoot
6′ $495.00 $495.00 $495.00 $495.00
8′ $595.00 $595.00 $595.00 $595.00
10′ $1050.00 $1050.00 $1100.00 $1150.00
12′ $1250.00 $1250.00 $1300.00 $1,350.00
14′ $1520.00 $1520.00 $1575.00 $1,620.00
16′ $1750.00 $1750.00 $1800.00 $1,850.00
18′ $1995.00 $1995.00 $2100.00 $2,175.00
20′ $2450.00 $2450.00 $2520.00 $2,600.00
22′ $2850.00 $2850.00 $2950.00 $3030.00
24′ $3300.00 $3300.00 $3450.00 $3,550.00
26′ $3495.00 $3495.00 $3775.00 $3,825.00
28′ $4400.00 $4400.00 $4550.00 $4,600.00
30′ $5100.00 $5100.00 $5375.00 $5,425.00
TEEPEE LINERS for all styles of TEEPEES (6 FEET HIGH)
10′ Foot – $425.00 each
12′ Foot – $495.00 each
14′ Foot – $650.00 each
16′ Foot -$795.00 each
18′ Foot-$850.00 each
20′ Foot – $900.00 each
22 ‘ Foot – $1100.00 each
24′ Foot – $1195.00 each
26 ‘ Foot- $1495.00
28′ Foot – $1650.00
30′ Foot- $1795.00
Here are pics. of our teepees with our liners inside them…good view of what they look like.
Teepee Poles
All our poles are Black Spruce, and the most popular sizes we sell range from 22-32 feet long. We can sell other sizes, so if you need a different size let us know and we will give you a quote and get them for you.
We can sell our poles peeled. We can deliver depending on the distance within Manitoba and Saskatchewan as well as western Ontario. We also can ship them by freight to other provinces. Delivery charges will depend on the location. You can also pick-up your order yourself. Taxes do apply unless your order is delivered directly to a First Nations community. Also, we possess our own Timber Dealer License, therefore, we follow conservation/forestry laws, and we are a legal business.
PRICES for peeled teepee poles
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6 ft TEEPEE – 8 ft pole prices are $13.33 each
($200.00 a set of 15)
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8 ft TEEPEE – 10 ft pole prices are $16.00 each
($240.00 a set of 15)
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10 ft TEEPEE – 14-16 ft pole prices are 20.00 each
($300.00 a set of 15)
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12 ft TEEPEE – 18-20 ft pole prices are $26.67 each
($400.00 a set of 15)
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14 – 16 ft TEEPEE – Sizes 22’feet…$39.66 (each)
($595.00 a set of 15)
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16 ft TEEPEE – Sizes 24’feet…$43.33 (each)
($650.00 a set of 15)
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18 ft TEEPEE Sizes 26’feet…$46.66 (each)
($700.00 a set of 15)
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20 ft TEEPEE – Sizes 28’feet…$56.66 (each)
($850.00 a set of 15)
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22 ft TEEPEE – Sizes 30’feet …$63.33 (each)
($950.00 a set of 15)
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24 ft TEEPEE – Sizes 32′ + ft…$73.33 (each)
($1100.00 a set of 15)
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26 Ft Teepee – Sizes 35 -36 ‘ ft…..$100.00 (each) ($1500.00 a set of 15) ($1700.00 a set of 17)
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28 Ft Teepee – Sizes 36-38 ft ……$120.00 (each) ($2400.00 a set of 20)
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30 ft Teepee – Sizes 40-42 ft ……$150.00 (each) ($3000 a set of 20)
**Please see OUR POLICY before purchasing!
Ojibway Style Teepee
Ojibway – 22 ft style teepee
Ojibway teepee from side view
CREE STYLE TEEPEES
Cree Style- 24 ft teepee
Cree Style teepee from side -view .
John with our youngest daughter, Sarah in front of a 6 foot Cree Style
John and our oldest daughter Maria in front of a 12-foot Cree Style teepee
DAKOTA STYLE TEEPEES:
Dakota style teepees
Dakota Style teepee – front view
Inside view of Teepee:
Inside view of Teepee-top
Teepee Poles
WE CAN DELIVER
Photo Taken at Treaty 1-11 Gathering, August 11-14 at Treaty 4 Grounds in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan.
- John holding one of our 30 foot Peeled teepee poles. BLACK SPRUCE TREES
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John dropping off Teepee Poles at Treaty 4 Grounds for National Treaty 1-11 Gathering in Fort Qu’Appelle – August 11-14, 2014
PHOTO OF: John, with Sgt. Jamie Gabriel, and Cst. Chris Gabriel – Aboriginal Policing Unit – “F” Division
RCMP ACADEMY, Regina, Saskatchewan.
August 2015.
Delivered peeled & treated teepee poles to Regina.
Picture of peeled & treated teepee poles
PICTURES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE PURCHASED FROM US:
Picture of: Calvin Issac, Cultural Coordinator with John Belanger. The teepee in the background isn’t make by us, but we delivered a 24 foot Cree Style teepee/poles for Ochapawace First Nations’ Annual Powwow.
Ochapawace First Nation, Saskatchewan.
Photo Submitted by: Florinda Christianson – Culture Heritage & Tourism Manager.
Biitigong First Nation – Lands Resources and Goverance
5 Lynx RoadPO Box 193
Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R09807) 229-8900 ext. 223
Florinda is standing beside a 6 Foot Cree Style Teepee purchased from us. It is used for a display in their building.
Florinda Christianson – Culture Heritage and Tourism Manager, Heron Bay Ontario.
Photos Sumbitted By: Linda Catcheway – near Waywayseecappo First Nation, MB.
Some pictures of Clan Catchaway and our delivery of their 14 foot Dakota Style Teepee. Thanks Linda Catcheway, you and your grandchildren are Awesome! We had a great time. We enjoyed putting up this Teepee that they purchased from us. The kids were so helpful and willing to learn.
Linda Catcheway (Clan Catcheway), in front of their 14-foot dakota Style Teepee and John + Kids
14-Foot Dakota Style Teepee
Photo Submitted By: Janet Longclaws
Long Plains First Nation, Manitoba.
Dakota Tipi with grandmother Moon on the rise. Taken September 17, 2016. Jan Longclaws purchased this Dakota Style 16-foot Teepee/poles from us, and just set it up in her backyard, and sent us this photo. Thank you Janet! It looks beautiful!
Janet Longclaws from Long Plains First Nation, Manitoba purchased this 16-Foot Dakota Style Teepee from us.
Photo Submitted By: Jason Gobeil, Aboriginal Community Coordinator for the City of Brandon
Picture- from left to right-John Belanger, Brandon Police Chief Ian Grant, BFC Cultural Worker Tim Bone, Aboriginal Community Coordinator for the City of Brandon Jason Gobeil, BFC Cultural worker Frank Tacan Sr. and Brandon Police Staff Sgt. Marc Alain
John just delivered a 16 foot Dakota Style Teepee, and Star Blankets for The City of Brandon Aboriginal Community Coordinator Jason Gobeil. They put it up last night in front of the Brandon Police Station
Brandon Manitoba.
Teepee we delivered and made in front of the police station
Photo of John with Tim Bone, Youth Drop-In Coordinator, for the Brandon Friendship Center
Delivered 3 – 16 Foot Teepees and Poles made by Cree Star Gifts.
Photo from Left to Right: John, Tim Bone’s Nephew, Tim Bone (Youth Coordinator), and Colton Tacan
Photo Submitted By: Clifton Flett, Youth Support Worker for Mountain View School Division – Dauphin, MB – May 2017. (Photo: LEFT to RIGHT – Wade Houle, Frank Klyne, Patti Goodine, Clifton & Candace Flett, Norm Casavant (Principal) with his son and John Belanger)
We just delivered and put up 24-foot teepee made by us with Dauphin Regional High School for Clifton Flett and his wife and the principal and staff. Their powwow is tomorrow. We hope they have a great event. It was fun
photo of: Corinne with Rina Wajuntah (teacher), and Standing Buffalo Staff/Students at Standing Buffalo School, in Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Fort QuAppelle, Sk. We created a 8-foot Dakota Style teepee to display in their school play, a reenactment of historical facts about their community. – May 2017.
Photo: (Upper Right to Left) Corinne, Rita, and standing buffalo Teachers/staff.
(Bottom Row) Students from Standing Buffalo.
Photo Submitted by: George Beaulieu at Issac Beaulieu Memorial School in Sandy Bay First Nation, MB.
We delivered FIVE 24 foot Cree Style Teepees, Liners and Poles to Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School in Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba. John put one up with the Staff, Volunteers, Students and Elders.
Photo: (left to right) Ernest Roulette (volunteer) standing beside John in front of a 24- foot Cree Style teepee
Photo Submitted by: Pat Eyolfson
Arborg Heritage Village, Mb.
They purchased 2 16-foot Cree Style Teepees and poles from us.
Photo of 16-foot Cree Style Teepee at Arborg Heritage Village, Mb.
Photo of: Darryl McRae
Saskatoon, Sk.
Picture of Darryl and his son picking up teepee poles purchased from us.
Photo: (left to right) Darryl McRae, his son and John standing in front of the teepee poles he purchased from us.
Photo Of: Dennis Pashe, Health Director for Dakota Tipi First Nation
Dennis Pashe in front of the 22 – foot Dakota Style teepee he purchased from us with poles-July 2017.
photo: (left to right) John and Dennis standing in front of the teepee poles/teepee he purchased from us for his up-coming community events.
Photo: (left to right) John standing beside Dennis Pashe, Health Director for Dakota Tipi First Nation, standing in front of the teepee poles/teepee he purchased from us.-JUNE 2017.
Photo of: Toni Hayes, Owner for Running Bear Camp and Native Medicine
Minitonas, Manitoba.
We had the privilege of putting up this 18-foot Cree Style teepee with Toni Hayes/ Running Bear Toni Hayes and James Garrow. She purchased the teepee from us for her place in Minitonas, Mb., called Running Bear Camp and Native Medicine site –https://www.facebook.com/RunningBesrCamp. Beautiful place, and had an enjoyable day.
Photo: (left to right) James Garrow with toni Hayes standing in front of the 18-foot Cree Style teepee she purchased from us
Running Bear Camp and Native Medicines
Here is a picture of Toni Hayes and James Garrow getting married in front of the 18 ft teepee we make for them last year. We loved putting up the teepee with them at that time, and we feel even more blessed to see a wedding ceremony happen in front of the teepee we made them! We feel so excited and happy for this couple, and we wish them the absolute best!-JULY 2018.
Toni Hayes & James Garrow getting married in front of the 18 ft teepee we make them – July 2018.
James Garrow and Toni Hayes
Photo of: Anita Munn and Darrell Manuliak – Mini Homes of Manitoba.
Custom Designers and Builders – www.mbminihomes.com
(204) 694-6464
We had the privilege of dropping off teepee poles to Anita Munn and Darrell Manuliak from www.mbminihomes.com or Mini Homes of Manitoba. They are custom designers and builders of these mini homes and they are currently creating and building affordable homes for Long Plain First Nation. Check them out!!! We want to buy a mini house from them soon. Remember we make custom teepees/poles. Www.creestargifts.com
Photo: (left to right) Anita Munn, Darrell Manuliak and John Belanger standing in front of the teepee poles we delivered to Long Plain First Nation, MB – one of the Mini Homes they build is behind them.
This is the teepee Anita & Darrell purchased the teepee poles for.
Photo of: Eva Wilson-Fontaine and EJ Fontaine
Anish Corporation, 110-200 Alpine Way Headingley, MB Tel: 204-334-9395
www.anish.ca
We had the privilege on Sunday of putting up a 22- foot Dakota Style teepee with Ej Fontaine and Eva Wilson-Fontaine from Anish Corporation on their property near Anola Manitoba – Cedar Lake Ranch. It was a lot of fun and we just got it completed before it started raining.
Cedar Lake Ranch cultural area, was created by Anish Corporation for families in transition for reuniting back together, to reestablish bonds and be together on the land and learn some basic life skills as a family at Cedar Lake Ranch. Better than any hotel room!! If you have any questions about this Ranch contact Eva or EJ. -Sept 2017.
photo left to right: Corinne, John and EJ and Eva Fontaine and our youngest daughter, Sarah standing in front of a 22 foot Dakota Style Teepee we made for them
Eva Wilson-Fontaine and EJ Fontaine standing in front of a 22-foot Dakota Style teepee we made for them.
Photo of: John Mcleod, Carpentry Teacher with Jackie Connell, Principal for RB Russell School
Winnipeg, MB.
We dropped off a 16 foot Dakota style teepee and poles yesterday at RB Russell School in Winnipeg. We had the privilege to meet the Principal, Jackie and John Mcleod , the Carpentery Teacher. They are putting up the teepee in the school’s courtyard. They gave us a tour of their beautiful school too. We were so impressed with this school. – Sept 2017.
Photo: (left to right) John standing beside John Mcleod, Carpentry Teacher and Jackie Connell, Principal of RB Russell School in Winnipeg, standing beside the teepee and poles we delivered to their school.
Photo Submitted By: Katrina Froese, Education Coordinator
Fortwhyte Alive
1961 McCreary Road
Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9
www.fortwhyte.org
Picture of Fortwhyte Alive Staff and volunteers in front of the teepee they purchased from Cree Star Gifts.
Fort Whyte Alive Staff and volunteers in front of Teepee purchased from us with
Photo Submitted By: Sharidy Desnomie, Health Director for Star Blanket First Nation, Sk.
Peepeekisis First Nation, Sk.
The mild weather this weekend enabled us the privilege to deliver teepees/poles to Sharidy Desnomie (first photo), the Health Director for Star Blanket First Nation with her husband, Toby, in Peepeekisis First Nation, Sk. John was thankful for the Sweetgrass he was given by the Desnomie family.
Photo: (left to right) John beside Toby and Sharidy Desnomie, health Director for Star Blanket First Nation. We delivered her poles to her home in Peepeekisis First Nation, Sk.
Photo Submitted By: Kelsey Starblanket, First Nations/Metis Laision Worker for Prairie Valley School Division
Regina, Saskatchewan.
The mild weather this weekend enabled us the privilege to deliver teepees/poles to Bert Fox Community School in Fort Qu-Appelle, Sk., for Kelsey Starblanket, the First Nations/Metis Liaison for Prairie Valley School Division in Fort Qu-Appelle, Sk.
Photo: (left or right) John beside Kelsey Starblanket, First Nations/Metis Liaison Worker for Prairie Valley School Division, Regina Sk. We dropped off teepee/poles at Bert Fox Community School in Fort Qu-Appelle, Sk.
Swan Valley School Division
Heyes School
We had the privilege today of putting up a 8 foot teepee with my youngest daughter’s class – Sarah. We talked about pre-contact Indigenous dwellings and the significance of the Teepee in the Plains area. After the discussion we put up a teepee, and then each student was able to design and paint their own teepee. It was fun! Our little daughter was so helpful and we are just so proud of her!! www.creestargifts.com
Swan River – Grade 3 Class in front of a 8 foot Dakota style teepee. We did a presentation with this class about the teepee.
Photo Submitted By: Nicole Baliski, Secretary/Library Assistant
Christopher Lake Public School, Saskatchewan.
Here are some pics from Christopher Lake Public School. They purchased an 8-foot Teepee from us to set up in their school library. They had an Elder teach the kids about it and set it up with them!
Photo of an Elder putting up an 8-foot teepee we made for them at Christopher Lake Public School
Photo Submitted By: Pete Brass, Art Collection Manager and Roland Kaye, Elders Helper.
First Nations University of Canada
#1 First Nations Way. Regina, Sk. S4S 7K2
Here are pics of us with Roland Kaye, (Elders Helper) and Pete Brass, (Art Collection Manager) at First Nations University of Canada in Regina on Sunday. They purchased several teepees from us for upcoming events and they will remain up all year round.
Photo: (left to right) Corinne, Roland Kaye (Elders Helper), John and Pete Brass (Art Collection Manager) at First Nations University of Canada in Regina, Sk.
Photo Submitted by: Lorna Munro, Aboriginal Academic Achievement, Swan Valley School Division
Swan Valley School Division
Here is a picture of us and all the Swan River School Division staff/students that participated in the grade 6 Outdoor Indigenous Education Day at the Swan Valley Museum. John made a 20 ft – Ojibway style teepee for this event (on left). We also had privilege of teaching kids how to put up a teepee and take down a teepee safely using a 6-ft size teepee. There was also other events and sessions the kids took it. Really grateful to be a part of day! www.creestargifts.com
Photo: (left to right) Lorna Munro (Aboriginal Academic Achievement), Jacquie Mydynski – Arp (SVRSS Principal), Swan Valley School Division Staff member, Tim Mendel (Superintendent) and John Belanger standing in front of teepee
Swan Valley School Division Out door Indigenous Education Day at Swan Valley Museum organized for grade 6s.
Photo Submitted By: Leanne Bird, Special Education Teacher
Peepeekisis Pesakastew School, Saskatchewan.
Had the pleasure today of meeting Leanne Bird and her son from Peepeekisis School. They purchased teepees from us for an Indigenous day event June 2018.
Photo Submitted: Corinne Belanger – Art Teacher
Swan Valley School Division
Wellman Lake United Church Camp – June 2018.
We had the privilege of teaching the grade 8’s how to safely set-up a Cree style teepee during their camping trip and teach them a little history about the teepee to include Indigenous Education into the weekend. We loved having the opportunity to do this, and we thank the Swan Valley School Division and staff for giving us the time with these amazing youth.
Corinne & John Belanger, Mrs Argue (Math Teacher), Mme. Chmelowski (7-8 French Immersion Teacher), Mr.Andres (Physical Ed. Teacher), Mrs. Bartley (English Teacher), Mr. McDonald (Guidance Counsellor) and Grade 8’s June 2018.
Photo Submitted: Brent Hamel, Waskesiu Recreation Committee
Waskesiu National Park, Sk.
We had the privilege of putting up teepee poles with Brent Hamel required by Waskesiu Recreation area committee in the Waskesiu Provincial Park, SK. It’s absolutely beautiful here. We stayed in Baker’s Bungalow and enjoying the beach. – June 2018.
Brent Hamel (Waskesiu Recreation Committee), and Corinne & John Belanger
Photo Submitted By: Gerald Lepine
Arlington Beach, Sk.
We enjoyed meeting Gerald Lepine, a Metis man who lives in Arlington Beach, Sk. He had interesting stories and antiques and artifacts and the kids loved meeting his grand kids. We are sure we will see him again.
Gerald Lepine beside John Belanger
Photo Submitted By: Angela Snowshoe, Founder/Manager
Red Pony Stands Ojibwe Horse Sanctuary
www.theredponystands.com
PO Box 3, RR#2 Site 3, Craven, SK S0G 0W0
Piapot First Nation, Sk.
We set up a 20 ft Cree Style teepee with an amazing Indigenous company called www.theredponystands.com . – Angela Snowshoe & Cullan McGinnis. They are an Ojibwa Horse Sanctuary and they purchased a teepee from us required for upcoming events. Check these guys out!!
John & Corinne Belanger beside Cullan McGinnis (Board Member/Tresurer), and Angela Snowshoe (Founder, Manager)
Photo Submitted By: Shannon Berard-Gardiner
Saskatchewan Beach, Sk.
The last stop we made during out Canada Day weekend was at Shannon & Chris Gardiner’s house. We had the privilege of meeting Matty, and we set-up a teepee for him and we really enjoyed their hospitality. We felt really welcomed and loved the beautiful surroundings where they live. We wish this family the absolute best!!!
Photo: (left to right) John & Corinne Belanger, Shannon Berard-Gardiner, Chris Gardiner & Matthew
QUOTE: “A nice precursor to when the canvas arrives, but let’s just say someone can’t get enough of the poles! Many thanks once again to Corinne-John Belanger at Cree Star Gifts!!”
Matthew
Photo Submitted By: Calvin Isaac, Cultural Worker
Health Office
Ochapowace First Nation, Sk.
We enjoyed the drive today to Ochapowace First Nation,sk and meeting Calvin Isaac . This First Nation is located in the Fort Qu’Appelle Valley. It is beautiful. I tried to take some pics but they don’t really illustrate the natural beauty of the landscape . He purchased star blankets from us for some up -coming events, and purchased a 24 ft teepee from us last year.
Photo: (left to right) Calvin Issac & Corinne Belanger
Photo Submitted By: Geneva Smoke, Prevention Worker for Dakota Ojibway CFS
Dakota Tipi First Nation, MB.
Today we delivered a 20 ft. Dakota Style teepee and poles to Dakota Tipi First Nation for Geneva Smoke, Prevention Worker for Dakota Ojibway CFS. We were able to see all the new development in this community and all the new infrastructures were impressive. Enjoyed the visit and hospitality.
Photo: (left to right) Geneva Smoke and John Belanger
Photo Submitted By: James Buhler, Organizer
Manitoba Stampeded Professional Rodeo, July 19-22nd
Morris, Manitoba.
We delivered and set up 16 ft Cree & Dakota Style teepees for the Manitoba Stampede Professional Rodeo in Morris Manitoba today – scheduled for July 19 to the 22nd. We enjoyed setting them up with James Buhler and his family and rodeo staff. They are required for the Gathering of Nations part of the Rodeo where several tipis and organized Indigenous events are taking place. ARTISANS are invited to set up tables & sell their creations. Find more info. at www.manitobastampede.ca .
Photo: (left to right) John Belanger, James Buhler, Corinne Belanger, James’s daughter & friend Dillon, and Jonathan Atkinson.
Photo Submitted By: Ira McArthur, Chief
Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation, Sk.
We had so much fun today putting up 2 Peyote Style teepees with John’s cousin Chief Ira McArthur from Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation . John made this style of teepee custom for Ira but we are comfortable creating this style again for anyone interested. Special thanks to Ira’s nephews – Milton McArthur and Trent Obey and Crew for helping.
Photo: (left to right) Trent Obey, Ira McArthur (Chief for Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation), John Belanger, Milton McArthur and Band member
Photo Submitted By: Blair Rattlesnake, Health Director
Tootinaowaziibeeng First Nation, MB.
We delivered teepee poles to Blair Rattlesnake today at Tootinaowaziibeeng First Nation for his upcoming Camp. He will be putting up several teepees at his event. We enjoyed visiting his community and seeing the grounds for his upcoming Camp.
Photo: (left to right) Blair Rattlesnake (Health Director) and John Belanger
Photo Submitted By: Scott Cameron
Ashern, Manitoba.
Scott purchased this 18 Ft- Ojibway Style Teepee from us as a gift to his wife, presented to her on their wedding day! Congrats to this beautiful couple! – Sept. 2018.
Picture of Scott Cameron with his Bride recently married-Sept. 2018.
Photo Submitted By: Krystal Nieckar
OUTSaskatoon
Saskatoon, Sk. www.outsaskatoon.ca
Thanks Krystal Nieckar, from OutSaskatoon for the beautiful pics. They purchased a 6 ft Cree Style teepee from us to Display inside their Conference room for their 2018 InterPride AGM & World Conference – Sept. 2018. The small teepees are great for indoor use & display purposes.
2018 InterPride AGM & World Conference – Sept. 2018
Photo Submitted By: Lois Trew
Sand Hills Museum & Interpretive Center, Sceptre, Sk.
Thanks Lois Trew, from Great Sandhills Museum & Interpretive Centre in Sceptre, SK for these pics. She purchased a 10 ft Cree Style teepee from us for the Museum. She put it up along with her grand-kids.
Lois Trew with her grandchildren setting up the teepee at Sand Hills Museum.
Photo Submitted By: Guy Erasmus
Yellowknife, NWT.
Here are a couple of pics. sent to us by Guy Erasmus, from Yellowknife, NWT. He purchased 2 – 10 ft Ojibway Style teepees for his tourism business from us. He custom painted the teepees himself, and took these pics for us to share.
Photo Submitted By: Lisa MacDougall
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Akerley Campus
Photo Submitted By: Lyndon Linklater
Remai Modern Art Gallery
Saskatoon, Sk.
This picture was sent to us by Lyndon J. Linklater, Indigenous Relations Advisor from the rRemai mModern Art Galley in Saskatoon. He purchased this 20 ft Cree teepee from us to put up in front of the Remai. Here is the picture of himself (in the center) with the Art Gallery Staff in front of it. Love it!!
Thanks Lyndon for this picture. He purchased a 20 ft Cree tipi from us for the Remai Modern Art Gallery in Saskatoon. Pictures of the teepee in front of the Remai are coming soon! This picture is the same teepee set up at an event called the Grosvenor Park United Church’s Contemplative Arts Festival from May 23 to 25 in Saskatoon.
Photo Submitted By: Marion Langan
Sapotawayek Cree Nation , MB.
Health Office Staff
I enjoyed sitting up a 20 ft Cree teepee with my family for the first time this morning in Sapotowayek Cree Nation, MB. My cousins Roxanne Stevens, Grace Genaille, my aunt Elder Irene Genaille , Marion Langan and Health office staff. It was Awesome and so much fun!!!!!
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
Photo Submitted By: Lorna Munroe
Swan Valley School Division
Indigenous Day was a huge success in Swan River today. Thanks to everyone involved and the entertainment was a nice combination of song, dance and culture. We set up 2 teepees today to accommodate 2 different displays and activities. Really glad to be a part of the day. We hope that everyone’s Indigenous Day across Canada will be a huge success!!!! www.creestargifts.com
Indigeous Day 2019 – Swan Valley School Division Staff
Photo Submitted By: Patricia Main , Wellness Worker
Flying Dust First Nation, Sk.
We just finished setting up 2 -16 ft Cree teepees with Patricia Main , Beatrice Marie, Makayla Wahobin, and youth in Flying Dust First Nation , Sk. for the upcoming Indigenous Games July 15 – 19th. They are expecting 6000 people for this event. We wish all the athletes great success.
Photo Submitted By: Shana Pasapa
Kainai Blood Reserve, Alberta.
We just set up this big 24 ft Cree teepee in Kainai Blood Reserve in Alberta. Shana Pasapa thank you for inviting us to set up the teepee with you and your family in the blood reserve. We enjoyed meeting Casey Eaglespeaker and his wife and members of his community. Thanks to all the helpers – especially Michael Broadfoot & Wacey Little Light. It was so nice seeing you all and we are really happy for you all!!!
Photo Submitted By: Victor Starr, Community Cultural Liaison
Star Blanket First Nation, Sk.
Thanks Victor J. Starr for bringing us to Lebret, Sk today. We repaired a teepee for him and delivered it and the poles for Star Blanket First Nation’s Culture Camp this week in the beautiful Qu’appelle Valley. Thankful to meet Victor and his family.
Thanks Victor J. Starr for sending us the picture of the teepee we repaired for you. We wanted to post a picture of the repaired because of it’s significance to Victor’s family. It is an old teepee passed down a few generations within the Starblanket family and the designs on it are sacred and belong solely to this family. We felt really honored to fix it and we hope it will continue to be passed down!! The teepee looks in the perfect spot at Star Blanket First Nation’s Culture Camp this week in the beautiful Qu’appelle Valley.
Photo Submitted By: Cynthia Nepinak, Principal
Minegoziibe Anishinabe School
Pine Cree First Nation, MB.
We enjoyed meeting Cynthia Nepinak, Principal of Minegoziibe Anishinabe School in Pine Creek First Nation, Mb. We delivered some teepee poles and enjoyed visiting their beautiful school. 
Photo: (left to right) Joe (maintenance), Cynthia Nepinak, & John Belanger
Photo Submitted By: Jan Longclaws
Keeshkeemaquah Reserve, MB.
Long Plain First Nation, MB.
We set up 4 – 24 ft teepees with Jan Longclaws, and her brothers Melvin Longclaws, & Brian Chaske and her sister-in-law Burnadette Myran, and members of Long Plain First Nation at Keeshkeemaquah Reserve at their old Residential School Site. We made the teepees for her in honour of September 30th- Orange Shirt Day, and we set them up with some Residential school Survivors. It was an awesome day! This day is designed to honour Residential School Survivors and it’s very important!!!. Thank you Jan for choosing us.
Photo Submitted By: Gail Cullen, Executive Director
Brandon Friendship Center East-Site
Brandon, Manitoba.
We had the privilege of delivering 2 teepees and poles today to Brandon, MB. , for the Brandon Friendship Center . We got to reconnect with Elder Frank Tacan and Tim Bone. These guys taught John about teepees and especially how to put them up. Really appreciate them and we miss them.
Photo: (left to right) Frank Tacan, John & Corinne Belanger & Tim Bone
Photo Submitted By: Shelly Dowson-Ward.
Fort Qu Appelle Friendship Center, Saskatchewan.
We had the privilege on Saturday to deliver teepees with pole sets to Fort Qu’appelle Friendship Center, Sk. Shelly Dowson Ward ordered them for their land-based learning programs for the youth. She plans to have the youth put up the teepees on the FC property with the Elders. We really felt Shelly and Joseph Nolan James Bear make a great team!! Really impressed with their vision for the future and programs they are running!!
Photo: John, Joseph, and Shelly
Photo Submitted by: Shawn Charlebois
Swan River, MB. Red Road Compass
We really enjoyed setting up a teepee today with Shawn Charlebois on his Indigenous Education Land-based site 5 minutes outside Swan River,MB. It was not too cold outside but the fire was really appreciated because we needed to warm up now and then…lol. Check out Shawn’s workshops and planned activities on his website at www.redroadcompass.com .
Photo: John, Shawn, and Shawn’ sons
Photo Submitted By: Bill Beauchamp
Long Plain First Nation Campground, MB.
Happy Canada Day! Celebrating our Indigenous peoples history and contribution to this country with these pics. Here are pictures of a 30 ft teepee standing currently in Long Plain’s new campground. The 40 ft + teepees poles were supplied & harvested by John and me & kids. Thanks Bill Beauchamp, principal for Long Plain school for these pics! Check out our teepees and star blankets at creestargifts.com
Photo Submitted By: Christopher Merasty
Legislative Building in Regina, SK.
Photo Submitted By: Angeline Severight
Saulteaux Healing Treatment Center , Cote First Nation, SK
Just finished setting up a teepee with the Saulteaux Healing Treatment Center located on Cote First Nation . Loved how helpful the staff was and we are so excited how they are going to use the teepee in their treatment center programming.
Photo Submitted By: Loretta Dyck
Winnipegosis Museus & Historical Society
Thanks Loretta Dyck for giving us the opportunity to make this teepee for the Winnipegosis Museum and Historical Society . We had so much fun putting up the teepee with you and the museum board! We hope to return to your community soon.
Photo Submitted By: Joseph Brass
Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, MB.
Thanks Joseph Brass and Cindy Fluery for this beautiful family picture! I know the teepee will serve your family for years to come! They purchased this 22 ft teepee from us for family and community ceremonies. The teepee looks great in their yard!
Photo Submitted By: Karen Guth –Manager of Outreach, Orientation and Training, Manitoba Developmental Centre, Community Service Delivery -Department of Families
Manitoba Development Center, Portage Manitoba.
Here is a picture of the 24 ft teepee we made for the Manitoba Developmental Center in Portage, Manitoba. Thanks Cornell Pashe, (Indigenous Community Coordinator) for helping set up the teepee. The teepee isn’t staked down in this picture, but it still looks good.
Photo Submitted By: Peter Hargraves, Sputnik Architecture
Elk Horn Resort, Manitoba.
We had an amazing day yesterday! Great way to end 2020! We had the pleasure of putting up teepees with Peter Hargraves , his family & staff from Sputnik Architecture, Inc at Elk Horn Resort in Riding mountain park. Peter drilled rebar into the cold ground for teepee stakes. Then he used rope to tie from stakes loops to rebar. Ingenious idea for Winter setup.
Photo Submitted BY; Brenda Goudry
Set up a 24 ft teepee at Wuskwi Sipihk School today at their new school site!
May 2021
Enjoyed meeting, Sgt. Phil IRONSTAND, (Training Program Manager- Prof. Dev. Centre Indigenous Policing) and his fellow RCMP member from Regina. They represent the COIAC : Commanding Officers Indigenous Advisory Committee, RCMP Training Academy, Depot, Regina, Sask. They plan to put up the teepee at the RCMP training depot in Regina. Can’t wait to see
June 2021
Happy Indigenous Day June 2021! Pics with SVRSS Staff, ESRSS, & the Friendship Center
Happy Indigenous Day! Love our life! We had a busy but fun-filled eventful day putting up teepees with good people from our community. Lots of celebrations in town with great care taken to follow covid restrictions.
June 2021 – We started our morning at SVRSS and put up their teepee with several teachers , Lorna Munroe (Indigenous Student Achievement Coodinator), Principal Jacquie Mydynski-Arp, and students Rylee Stevens , & Emma Stevens
Corinne & John Belanger, Ken Munro (Executive Director) , & Peter Fleming (President) (Left to Right) – June 2021
ESRSS School with Kris Woodward (Principal) & Corinne & John Belanger – June 2021
Corinne & John Belanger & Friendship Center Staff – June 2021
Photo Submitted By: Gord Wood (Principal)- Mackenzie School & Clifton Flett
Dauphin, MB.
Had so much fun delivering teepees tonight to Dauphin High School for Clifton Flett and Mackenzie Middle School. Had the privilege of meeting Gord Wood, the Principal of Mackenzie and getting a tour of the school. Loved their outdoor classroom! Can’t wait to come back.
June 2021
Photo Submitted By: Damion Green, Shoal Lake #39 First Nation, ON.
August 2021
Photo Submitted BY: Nadine Anderson, Pinaymootang First Nation, MB.
Thanks Nadine Anderson for choosing us for your special treaty day events! We enjoyed our time in Pinaymootang First Nation, MB (Fairford) and loved meeting community members. They choose our teepees for their flag -raising ceremonies & for their wellness camp. If your driving on Hwy 6 in Fairford, you will see it. Wish you guys the best with all your events!
August 2021
Photo Submitted By: Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote, Keeseekoose First Nation, SK.
Just completed setting up this 24 ft teepee with Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote and family in Keeseekoose First Nation, SK. First time setting up in the dark. Had to use truck lights to see! Lol. Always accepting orders for teepees and star blankets at creestargifts.com
August 2021
Photo Submitted by: Michael Hutchinson , Lac Du Bonnie, MB.
Visited beautiful country today and enjoyed seeing the Lac Du Bonnie area, around Grand Beach. We had the privilege of meeting Michael Hutchinson (ctv news Winnipeg) and his beautiful mother. They purchased a teepee from us and poles to put up on their beautiful property.
September 2021
Photo Submitted By: Colby Orchard & Elder Darryl Taylor , Southport Aerospace Center, MB.
We got to spend the first Truth & Reconciliation Day with Colby Orchard, (Southport Aerospace Center) and Elder Darryl Taylor , (Four Winds Cultural Center) and staff with community members on location in Southport, Manitoba. It was a momentous occasion for us and them, because we created and put up out first 30 ft teepee, using 40 plus teepee poles! The teepee was purchased for Four Winds Healing Center and their intended cultural programs. WOW! We had some challenges putting up the teepee but everything came together just on time….minutes before their ceremonies began!
September 2021
Photo Submitted By: Erica Young, Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Care Center, Beausejour, MB.
They purchased the this 18 ft Ojibway style teepee from us for their cultural programming and events. Can’t take any credit for helping them put this on up, but it was clearly a team effort from the smiling people in the picture.
October 2021
Photo Submitted by: Jeancarlo Tito Avila Siciliano, North Carolina, USA.
Here is a picture of a 30 ft teepee we made recently and we shipped this one to North Carolina, USA. First time we have shipped to the Eastern part of the states. Thanks Jeancarlo Tito Avila Siciliano for the pics.!
December 2021
Photo Submitted By: Zach Trout, Cross Lake, MB.
Thanks Zach Trout for this picture! Zach purchased these 14 ft teepees this past summer 2021 in Cross Lake, Manitoba. They look so beautiful here set-up by the lake.
January 2022
Photo Submitted By: Dean Schreiber, Penticton BC.
Thanks Dean Schreiber for this picture! He is very lucky to be able to set up his teepee already…this is what the weather looks like in Penticton, BC!
March 2022
Photo Submitted By: Lloyd Yellowbird, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Edmonton, Alberta.
Had a great experience putting up a 20 ft and 22 ft teepee for Lloyd Yellowbird, from Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society in Edmonton, Alberta today. They purchased the teepees from us for their culture camp running this week. It looks like a big event and lots of great people running it.
June 2022
Photo Submitted By: Peter Brass, First Nation University, SK
Delivered teepee poles to First Nations University today in Regina, Sk, and enjoyed seeing Peter Brass again, as well as having the opportunity to admire all the teepees set up on campus, especially seeing the 4 teepees they purchased from us some years ago!
July 2022
Photo Submitted By: Loren Pages, Steinbach, MB.
We really enjoyed meeting and putting up a teepee with Loren Pages and his family in Steinbach, MB. He purchased the teepee for his granddaughter to enjoy this summer
July 2022
Photo Submitted by : Lionel Houston, Winnipeg, MB.
Thanks Elder Lionel Houston for sharing this picture. You did an excellent job putting up the teepee! We enjoyed delivering to your site around the Winnipeg area and thank u for choosing us for your event!
July 2022
Photo Submitted By; Julenne Bourassa , Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, MB
We enjoyed putting up this 24 ft Cree Style teepee with our staff & Joseph Brass in Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, MB in honour of their treaty days! The teepee looks so majestic set up along the highway right in front of the hall. Thank u Julenne Bourassa for choosing us !
July 2022
Photo Submitted By: Brad Cardinal (Director), Poundmaker Lodge Treatment Center, St.Albert, AB
Had an amazing time today putting up 5 teepees today with the staff from Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Center in St.Albert, Alberta. It was a real team effort! Couldn’t have done it without Trenton Waquan , Michael Lightning , Andrew Olign, Wolf Tailkerry, Leon Potts , Jacob Auigbelle , Hudson Eagle Bear and I apologize if I missed some names. What an honour and a privilege!
July 2022
Photo Submitted by; Staff Sergeant N. Allard at Kamsack RCMP Detachment
Enjoyed meeting Staff Sergeant N.Allard from the Kamsack RCMP detachment today. They ordered a teepee from us, with future plans to set up the teepee in front of the detachment with an Elder and surrounding First Nations leadership. Good to see the RCMP building relationships with Indigenous communities
July 2022
Photo Submitted By: Minnie Ryder , Standing Buffalo FN, SK.
Thanks Minnie Ryder for these pics! She is setting up her teepee at her home in Standing Buffalo First Nation, SK. She was excited to put up the 20 ft teepee she purchased from us last year, and finally enjoy it. Here are pics of Minnie’s son, Greg Ryder, Brendon Wajunta, Sr., with his sons Avery and Brendon Jr. , setting it up.
July 2022
Photo Submitted By; Matilda Kayseas, Cote FN, Sk
Thanks Matilda Kayseas for this picture! She purchased the teepee from us for the Cote youth center. Their Youth camp has been running for 5 years now, and this is the first year they put up a teepee. The youth in the picture are ages 11 to 16. Great picture!
August 2022
Photo Submitted By: Greg Meeches, Wabaseemoong FN, ON.
Loved visiting Wabaseemoong First Nation, ON this past weekend and meeting Greg Meeches , Jamal Black Bear McDonald and Jonathan Nelson ! Beautiful lakes & country and good people! They purchased the teepee for their upcoming pow wow organized by Child & Welfare Authority. It brings community & families together annually. Awesome work!
August 2022
Photo Submitted: Marg Wichihin , James Smith Health Clinic
Photo Submitted by; Samuel Carey, North of Preeceville, edge of porcupine plain
Samuel Carey
Photo Submitted by Ron Bear, Muskoday First Nation, SK.
Thanks Ron Bear for this picture! He purchased the teepee (Muskoday First Nation, SK. ), to have their Sacred Fire Ceremony in it. Dedicated this year to Honour three chiefs and for the James Smith Cree Nation & Weldon for the loses they suffered. Many sacred tobacco offerings were made at this ceremony for those communities. Continue to keep these communities in your prayer.
Ron Bear
Photo Submitted by: Sgt Sylvain LeBlanc, Shilo Army Base, MB
Loved delivering teepees to Shilo Army Base and meeting Sgt Sylvain Leblanc Co-chair DAAG Defense aboriginal advisory group ! He has plans to teach Indigenous awareness & set them up with members of the armed forces.
Shilo Army Base
Photo Submitted BY: Renita Houle, Mental Wellness Advisor
West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services
Dauphin Tribal Council
Photo Submitted by: Shelley Maclean, Echo Valley and Katepwa Point Provincial Park Manager
Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport , Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.
Teepee utilized as a warm up shelter to support our skate park program. We believe utilizing traditional technology to honor the traditional landuse within a Provincial Park will be a great step towards education and understanding.
Echo Valley Provincial Park