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Black and white image of a single, dome-shaped structure standing by itself.
Sweatlodge used in Midewiwin [Medicine Man] ceremony, Squaw Point, Leech Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota, 1946

The sweatlodge ceremony was first practiced by the Plains Indians and has spread to many other tribes. A sweatlodge is typically a tent-like structure that traps heat under blankets or animal hides, promoting wellness by cleansing and purifying the body and spirit.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society