March 2023
Sa'aiki'somm
Pronounced: Sah-aah-ghee-soom
Sa’áí (Sah-ahh) is how you
say "duck" in Blackfoot. The
lunar month of March is
therefore known as the
Duck Moon which signifies
the return of the ducks as
well as many other
waterfowl to Blackfoot
country.
Noticing the changes in nature
as the season changes is
Indigenous knowledge.
If you can, take some time in
nature to notice some of the
changes happening, and to
give gratitude. And, if you
notice the ducks this month
welcome them back with an
"OKI Sa’áí!"
Important Dates in Sa'aiki'somm
March 8 International Women's Day
March 17: St. Patrick's Day
March 18: Moonlight Run
March 20: Spring Equinox
March 21 Blackfoot Flag Raising @ Ed Center & International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 23: The Importance of Listening with Blanche
Bruisedhead @ the Galt
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A huge Thank You to our High
Schools for all your efforts in
our Kitsikakomimm initiative!
With the massive amount of
donations from all High
Schools we were able to
support not only the SAGE Clan
but also Streets Alive, the Soup
Kitchen, the Shelter, and the
YWCA. All of which were so
greatly appreciative to receive
the donations.
are having a
HEY, TEACHERS!
Have you Heard of or
participated in The blanket
Exercise Before? Is this
something You or Your Class
would like to participate in?
Please reach out if you're
Interested or have any
questions.
Shawnee.Bigbull@lethsd.ab.ca