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Dgwaget (Autumn)


Translated as “the time when plants stop growing,” dgwaget was traditionally a time of harvest and final preparation for winter. Food and supplies collected during the warmer months were readied for storage and travel. Still today, Bodéwadmi honor the season and Creator for what was provided, hosting feasts and ceremonies during the Moons of autumn. Within the expansive Great Lakes …