For many Algonquin peoples, the moon for April is "Sucker Moon" or "Budding Moon".
For Mohawk peoples, the Thunder Dance happens the first week in April to welcome back the thunderers.
April 9, 2025 - International Day of Pink - 35th Anniversary of the word Two-Spirit
April 14 - Daniels Day - Métis
April 22 - Earth Day
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"The fourth moon of Creation is Sucker Moon, when sucker goes to the Spirit World in order to receive cleansing techniques for this world. When it returns to this realm, it purifies a path for the Spirits and cleanses all our water beings. During this time we can learn to become healed healers."
13 MOONS – Teacher’s Guide 10
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Rivers: Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show
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April 9, 2025 - International Day of Pink
35th Anniversary of the word Two-Spirit
Earth Day - April 22
Power to the People is a Canadian-produced series that discovers how indigenous people, values and wisdom are guiding the way to a sustainable, clean energy future. Thirteen half hour episodes deliver emotive, indigenous inspired stories that demonstrate how renewable energy is empowering communities towards a post carbon future.
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