December Cultural Calendar Ideas
In nsyilxcən December is referred to as Spuxwtan – the time of the snowdrift. In Gitenimx it is Hloxsa/ Hm’mel– the month of completion. As
In nsyilxcən December is referred to as Spuxwtan – the time of the snowdrift. In Gitenimx it is Hloxsa/ Hm’mel– the month of completion. As
For some nations July is known as the Moulting Moon. It’s a busy month, with families out on the land gathering, camping, celebrating and harvesting.
Happy June! June is traditionally known as the “Hatching Moon as this is when many new feathered friends are born” It is also known as…
Happy May! Depending on how much warmth Spring brings the land and territory, May is known as the Budding Moon, Planting moon, and even…
Cultural Calendar Ideas for April: In Indigenous culture, April is the time for growth, regeneration, re-birth, and renewal. In…
This month is a great time to focus on teachings involving the sky, geese and other migratory birds.
Welcoming to the Month from AHS Advisor Dana Gustafson Tl’aamin Nation. Sotɩč is the word for Winter to the ʔayʔaǰuθəm speaking people…
In Gitsenimx January is named hloxsa (1) gwineeḵw: the month of cold. In Cree, it is Kisepisim: the great moon. What is the word used
In Sylix, December is referred to as “Spuxwtan” – the time of the snowdrift. In Gitenimx it is “Hloxsa/Hm’mel” – the month of completion….
November is a time when the weather is becoming colder, and our section of Mother Earth is freezing over. Animals are getting ready to…
October is referred to as “hloxsa sinlaaxw” – which is the month to go fishing for trout in Gitxsenimx. In the Nisga’a language it is…
Kinanaskomiten to Cree Elder Don Campbell for assisting with this month’s teachings, to inspire AHS Programs. September is referred to as…