For many Algonquin peoples, the moon for May is "Flower Moon".
For Mohawk peoples, May brings the Sun and Moon Dance. At the Beginning of May to give thanks to the sun and second week of May to give thanks to the moon in the morning and evening respectively.
May also brings Seed Ceremony in the Middle of May and lasts 1 day; the Planting Ceremony at the end of May.
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Elementary
Flower Moon or Planting Moon - May
Bear Witness Day - May 10
MMIW+G - Missing and Murder Indigenous Women + Girls Awareness Day - May 5
Also known as Red Dress Day
Book Suggestions
The Case of the Missing Auntie by 
Missing and exploited indigenous women and girls by
Bear Witness Day - May 10
Secondary
May 21 & 22nd - iLead - will be IN PERSON!
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MMIW+G - Missing and Murder Indigenous Women + Girls Awareness Day - May 5
Also known as Red Dress Day
Book Suggestions
If I Go Missing by The Case of the Missing Auntie by Missing and exploited indigenous women and girls by 
