Winter Solstice Practices Offer Clues To History Of Indigenous Peoples

Winter solstice rituals can provide researchers with ample information about indigenous peoples and their connection to the world around them, according to University of Montana associate professor Rosalyn LaPier, a member of the Blackfeet tribe. “Although some winter solstice traditions have changed over time, they are still a reminder of indigenous peoples’ understanding of the intricate workings of the solar system,” she writes.