City police are investigating a case of vandalism at Lakehead University. They say someone used a sharp object to rip some slits into a teepee on university grounds. LU has designated that grounds as a ceremonial lodge site. The area includes a sacred fire pit, a sweat lodge and it is used by students and members of the community for Aboriginal ceremonies. Police don't know when the incident took place.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
LU Teepee In Tatters
City police are investigating a case of vandalism at Lakehead University. They say someone used a sharp object to rip some slits into a teepee on university grounds. LU has designated that grounds as a ceremonial lodge site. The area includes a sacred fire pit, a sweat lodge and it is used by students and members of the community for Aboriginal ceremonies. Police don't know when the incident took place.
