East

We begin in the east (waabinong), which is spring time (mnookmi), as a newborn (binojiinhs), where the earth is blossoming, coming back to life after the dormant winter months. Spring is the time where everything is flowing and abundant. It is the time of making maple sugar, and fishing. This direction is represented by the color yellow (ozawaa), the bald eagle (migizi), and our mental growth (nedimowin). This direction also represents the beginning of our day, morning (kizhep). To thank the creator for all the life that has been given during this time of the year, and "grateful in the way of being humble that we will always require guidance and protection" (Pitawanakwat, Lillian), we smudge tobacco (sema).

Eastern Activities

• Fishing
• Sugarbushing