Indian inmates are building their own sweat lodges for their ceremonies. "The sweat lodge is a very important and ancient practice of our indigenous people of North America," says Lenny Foster, director of the Navajo Nation Corrections Project. "It's a central part of the ceremony and provides spiritual foundation for ceremonies and practices." Through the sweat lodge, Indians believe they receive insight, cleansing, and purification. Indian inmates believe that as they have become more and more immersed in Indian traditions and religious beliefs, they have found a peace and spiritual perspective that helps them maintain a positive attitude while in prison. Sharing in the ceremonies of the sweat lodge also creates a supportive bond with other Indian inmates.