The Cypress Hills are unique both geographically and biologically. The plateau of the Cypress Hills area is what’s known as an ‘erosional plateau’ because it was formed first by millions of years of sedimentary deposits, then by millions of years of erosion. It is the highest elevation of land east of the Rockies and west of Labrador, rising 1300 – 1400 feet above sea level. Because of its height, location - and luck - it escaped erosion …showed first 75 words of 408 total…

…showed last 75 words of 408 total…this area alone could be found certain rare medicinal plants. The lodge pole trees were needed for special lodges for the Sundance ceremonies. Every plant, every animal that lived in the Hills was special for something. It was an area of peace and merit. To the natives, the Cypress Hills were a sacred, respected area. In fact, the Cypress and the Black Hills are the only areas in Canada to have this level of distinction.