Loghouses:
- Log houses were the most common Métis dwellings.
- They were basic square log cabins, made out of rounded logs with notched ends. The roofs were often flat.
- Mud and hay were put on the outside of the house for added insulation.
- Log houses in a village were usually built in a circle, with the largest building in the centre.
- The largest building in the village was generally used for dances and town meetings.
- Small Métis settlements, or villages, had around 40-50 log cabins.
Canvas Tipis:
-Canvas replaced the traditional Buffalo hide tipi because First Nations people found it superior in several ways.
-The Métis used canvas tipis when they were on the go because they were portable and could be packed up/build fast.
-The Métis used canvas tipis when they were on the go because they were portable and could be packed up/build fast.