Kapawe’no First Nation – The “pisimak ohci askiy,” or months of the year, are beautifully illustrated using unique cultural descriptions. “kisipisim,” or Wicked Month, marks the start of the year in January. Followed by “mikisiwpisim,” the Eagle Month, in February. March is known as “niskipisim,” or Goose Month, highlighting the changing seasons.
April, the “ayikipisim,” is Frog Month, symbolizing renewal. In May, “pinawawipisim” signifies the Egg Laying Month, while the “Paskahowpisim” in June marks Egg Hatching. July, the “paskowipisim,” showcases the Moulting Month. “ohpahowipisim” represents August, the Flying Month, followed by “nocihitopisim,” Mating Month, in September. October’s “kaskatinopisim,” or Freezing Month, transitions into “iyikopiwpisim,” the Foggy/Frosty Month of November, culminating in December’s “pawacikanasis,” marking the Bush Clearing.
- kisipisim (key see pee sim) – January (Wicked Month)
- mikisiwpisim (mih key seew pee sim) – February (Eagle Month)
- niskipisim (nih ski pee sim) – March (Goose Month)
- ayikipisim (ah yee key pee sim) – April (Frog Month)
- pinawawipisim (pin ah wah wih pee sim) – May (Egg Laying Month)
- paskahowpisim (pah ska how pee sim) – June (Egg Hatching Month)
- paskowipisim (pah skowee pee sim) – July (Moulting Month)
- ohpahowipisim (ooh pah howee pee sim) – August (Flying Month)
- nocihitopisim (noh chee hi too pee sim) – September (Mating Month)
- kaskatinopisim (kah skah tin ooh pee sim) – October (Freezing Month)
- iyikopiwpisim (ee yick ooh peew pee sim) – November (Foggy/Frosty Month)
- pawacikanasis (pah wah chick ahn ahsis) – December (Bush Clearing Month)
Last modified: June 2, 2025
