13 Moons on Turtle's Back Lunar Calendar
For many Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, the turtle's back or upper shell is a lunar calendar. This is our way of dating seasonal changes and all the natural events that occur during each season.
This download book includes cut-outs to create your own 13 Moons on Turtle's Back Calendar. Paired with the 13 Moons on Turtle's Back Info Book, children of all ages will learn the cultural teaching of 13 Moons on Turtle's Back.
A FREE RESOURCE!
Parts book-click here to download
Info book-click here to download
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5 comments
Megan
@Keith – The language used on the turtle shell looks to me like Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). Note that the names for the moons vary by region within this language group, because it’s based on seasonal changes, which vary depending on far north or south we are.
kim
Thank you so much for this free resource, it is greatly appreciated
Usha
Thank you for sharing this.
Denise
Thank you very much for providing this resource for free.
Keith Sikkema
Good morning Jeff and your team,
Thank you for sharing the 13 Moons resource.
Which language was used for the various parts of the Turtle Shell?
Thank you again, and wish you a great day,
Keith