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For many First Nations peoples, March is a time to honour the "Sugar Moon".

March 26 - iLead

13 Moons Resource - GoodMinds

March 22 - Water Day

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Sugar Moon

MAPLE SEASON IS COMING!
It’s time to start preparing for the Sugar Moon! The Sugar Moon is the third moon, also known as Ziisibaakadake Giizis, and is considered the New Year in Aaniishnaabe beliefs; it also marks the beginning of the maple season.
The 13 Moons - Space Unit - Grade 6
Unit submission by Caleb Wesley, York University

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Sugar Moon

Colonialism, Maple Syrup, and Ways of Knowing
Visit any Canadian tourist shop and you will likely find shelves filled with maple syrup, often branded with red maple leaves in an attempt to invoke feelings of national pride. Canada makes over 71% of the world’s maple syrup and there are more than 8,600 producers of maple syrup across the country. Given these stats it is hardly surprising that Canadians have latched onto maple syrup as something uniquely Canadian. It draws up images of plaid, snow, and pancake breakfasts....