Cultural Calendar Ideas

August is when little birds test out their wings and are starting to practice flying. In Nunavik the month of August is referred to as…

Kinanaskomiten to Cree Elder Don Campbell for assisting with this month’s teachings, to inspire AHS Programs. September is referred to as…

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…

November is a time when the weather is becoming colder, and our section of Mother Earth is freezing over. Animals are getting ready to…

As we prepare for another great year – full of cultural teachings, discoveries, relationship building, connections, and support, we would like to close the year

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

Welcoming to the Month from AHS Advisor Dana Gustafson Tl’aamin ​Nation. Sotɩč is the word for Winter to the ʔayʔaǰuθəm speaking people…

March is known by many moons, following cues from the lands and waters of different places. Namebin Giizis, Suckerfish moon (Anishinaabemowin) Naki-Geesis, Geese Moon (nēhiyawēwin).

Cultural Calendar Ideas for April: In Indigenous culture, April is the time for growth, regeneration, re-birth, and renewal. In…

Happy May! Depending on how much warmth Spring brings the land and territory, May is known as the Budding Moon, Planting moon, and even…

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…

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.