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Giizisak - Months

Nmebine Giizis  [n me bi ne   gii zis]  =  Sucker Moon, May

NmebineGiizis  /  Sucker Moon, May

Waabgonii Giizis  [waab go nii    gii zis]  =  Blossom Moon, June

Waabigonii Giizis

Miin Giizis  [miin    gii zis]  =  Berry Moon, July

MiinGiizisBL

Waabagaa Giizis  =  Changing Leaves Moon, September
[waa ba gaa   gii zis]

Voice: Carla Osawamick

WaabagaaGiizisBL

Bnaakwii Giizis=  Falling Leaves Moon, October
[b naa kwii    gii zis]  

Voice: Carla Osawamick

BnaakwiiGiizisBL

Baashkaakodin Giizis   =  Freezing Moon, November
[baa shkaa ko din   gii zis] 

Voice: Carla Osawamick

BaashkaakodinGiizisBL

Mnido Giizisonhs  =  Little Spirit Moon, December
[mi ni do   gii zi sonhs]  

Voice: Carla Osawamick

Mnido Giizisonhs  -  Little Spirit Moon, December

Mnido Giizis     Spirit Moon, January 
[m ni do    gii zis]

Voice: Carla Osawamick

MnidoGiizis - Spirit Moon, January

LTBB Lang Tech is the profile for the Little Traverse Bay Bands (LTBB) of Odawa Indians Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department.  