Longhouse Funeral Home Obituaries. 5 cm) in diameter. Many were built from timber and represent the

5 cm) in diameter. Many were built from timber and represent the earliest form of permanent structure in many cultures. A longhouse is a traditional dwelling used by various Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly the Iroquois, characterized by its elongated structure and communal living spaces. The longhouse has stood the test of time as a symbol of strength, resilience, and unity within Iroquois culture. The Longhouse Council is one of more than 270 local councils. Long ago, Vikings lived in longhouses; today, some rice-farming people in Borneo live in them. A longhouse or long house is a type of long, proportionately narrow, single or multi-room [1] building for communal dwelling. Large longhouses can also be used for community gatherings or ceremonies. Tribes performed all of their daily activities, such as cooking and making tools, inside their longhouses. While the physical use of the longhouse has evolved and transformed, it continues to embody the values of community, family, and tradition.