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“Ode’imini giizis” – The July “Berry Moon,” a culturally significant time for the Ojibwe

“Ode’imini giizis” – The July “Berry Moon,” a culturally significant time for the Ojibwe

In the Ojibwe language, July is referred to as “Ode’imini-giizis,” which translates to “the Berry Moon” in English. This name reflects the seasonal significance of July within the Ojibwe cultural and natural calendar. For the Ojibwe people, the Berry Moon represents the time when various berries reach their peak ripeness and become abundant for harvesting. […]

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