THIRTEEN MOONS Shell Earrings w/ Crystal drops
 
For millenia, Anishinaabe have utilized phenological events coupled with traditional knowledge to keep track of time.
 
Culturally, Anishinaabe followed a lunar calendar, which is 13 moons long. The timing of each dibiki-giizis (moon) corresponds to important events in the cycle of life and nature.
 
1.)Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon
2.)Namebini Giizis - Suckerfish Moon
3.)Onaabani Giizis - Snowcrust Moon
4.)Iskigamizige Giizis - Sugaring Moon
5.)Waabigwani Giizis - Flowering Moon
6.)Ode’imin Giizis - Strawberry Moon
7.)Aabita-Niibino Giizis - Halfway Summer Moon
8.)Miini Giizis - Blueberry Moon
9.)Manoominike Giizis - Wild Ricing Moon
10.)Waatebagaa Giizis - Bright Leaves Moon
11.)Binaakwe Giizis - Raking Leaves Moon
12.)Gashkadino Giizis - Freezing Over Moon
13.)Manidoo Giizisoons - Little Spirit Moon
 
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