PISIMWAK – 12 MONTHS/ 1YEAR
I say the months like this:
| Kise Pisim - The Great Moon | January |
| Mikisiw Pisim – Bald Eagle Moon | February |
| Niski Pisim – Goose Moon | March |
| Ayiki Pisim – Frog Moon | April |
| Opinawew Pisim – Egg Laying Moon | May |
| Opaskaweho Pisim – Egg Hatching Moon | June |
| Opasko Pisim – The Moulting Moon | July |
| Ohpahow Pisim -The Flying Moon | August |
| Onocihto Pisim – Mating Moon | September |
| Kaskatino Pisim - The Freezing Moon | October |
| Ikopiw Pisim – The Fog Moon | November |
| Pawahcakinasis - The Tree Baring Moon | December |
Peyak Pisim: One moon or one month.
Pisim: A month, may also mean the sun or the moon but in more specific terms.
Matakimaw: Referrring to the month means it is at the beginning of the month.
Poskopisim: During the month some time. The same month.
Mestakimaw: Referring to the month means it is at the end of the month.
I would ask the students these question during daily routine:
Kiko pisim mekwac akimaw?
They would respond?
Example: Kise Pisim mekwac akimaw or Ayiki Pisim mekwac akimaw.
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