School is out for the Summer. It's been a wonderful and successful school year. All of you worked hard, now it's time to enjoy, relax, and be safe in all that you do over this Summer break. See you in September!
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School is out for the Summer. It's been a wonderful and successful school year. All of you worked hard, now it's time to enjoy, relax, and be safe in all that you do over this Summer break. See you in September!
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Anishinaabe Understanding of Time
"The measurement of time is not intricate or precise. In the Anishinaabe language, months are defined by significant events associated with them. The new year for the Anishinaabe is marked by Spring. Spiritually, all ceremonies are conducted before Spring ends. Learn what the Anishinaabe look out for to know when it is Spring, Winter, Fall, or Summer."
Interesting Teaching of Time
Cree-niski-piisim
Oji-cree-nihki-piihsim
Ojibwe-niki-giizis
First Nation people have a relationship and connection to the land and to what the land provides. People practiced sustainability and self-efficiency that subsistence the needs and its cultural values.
Each year, people in Fort Severn go onto the land to harvest Geese that will supply the dietary needs for the year. The community celebrates by naming the annual community event known as “Goose Break”.
The Value of Goose Break
Goose Break allows Cree hunters reconnect with the past
98-year-old returns to traditional Cree hunting camp for Goose Break