For the many Algonquin people, the moon for January is "Big Spirit Moon"
For Mohawk people, Midwinter is the second week in January and lasts for approximately eight days.
January 4 - National Ribbon Skirt Day
January 29 - February 24 - Arctic Winter Games - Wood Buffalo 2023
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Elementary
January is a great time to curl up with a good book....
UCDSB Students and Staff can sign in using their computer login! Or ask your School's LCI for assistance.
National Ribbon Skirt Day - January 4
Ribbon Rescue by 
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me by Midwinter - Second week in January
Big Spirit Moon
MNIDO GIIZIS (SPIRIT MOON) – JANUARY
The first moon of Creation is Spirit Moon. It is manifested through the northern lights. It is a time to honour the silence and realize our place within all of Great Mystery’s creatures.
Muskrat Magazine
Secondary
January is a great time of year, to curl up and enjoy a good book.
UCDSB Students and Staff can sign in using their computer login or ask your school's LCI, for help finding your next great read. There are many titles are available on Sora!
National Ribbon Skirt Day - January 4
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me by 
sînapân kîskasâkâs: A Guide to Making Contemporary-Style Métis Ribbon Skirts by 
