The Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre's full moon gathering, which was planned for November 27 but delayed due to weather, will take place today outdoors between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre where the tipi stood. An open fire will be lit at 4:30 pm, and the event will begin at 5:00 pm. The designated firekeeper is Elder Dr. Patrick Augustine. 

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have followed the 13 Moons or moon cycles to ground themselves in their teachings and ensure balance. This is captured in their turtle's back teachings, which capture the different moon phases (13 different moons and 28 days in each moon cycle). Life on Earth is connected to and regulated by Grandmother Moon, through the tides and waters, which stabilizes our Earth's position and determines the cycle of women and the birth of new life. Grandmother Moon helps us with healing and is strongly connected to human life, especially women. Every phase of Grandmother Moon has a different focus, and this month, we focus on the strength and beauty of slowing down as Mother Earth begins her time of rest (freezing moon). All are welcome to join and share.

For information, please contact Jasmine Pauze, coordinator, Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre, at 902-620-5125 or jpauze@upei.ca.