As spring arrives in Mi’kma’ki, the changing weather and longer days can feel energizing yet disorienting, particularly for newcomers adjusting to seasonal shifts.
Join Brady Doucette, Student Development Officer – Unama’ki College along with the International Student Advisors to explore the indigenous understandings of time through the lens of lunar cycles and seasonal change. The session will take place in the Student Commons on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 11:45am to 1:00pm.
In Mi’kmaq teachings, time was traditionally guided not by a fixed calendar, but by the natural signs of the land, waters, animals and the moon. Each moon marked a shift in season, responsibilities and ways of living in relationship with the environment. Focusing on Siwkewiku’s (See-uke-ay-we-goos) — the Maple Sugar Moon (March 5–April 4) — participants will learn how the flow of sap signals the transition into spring and the beginning of maple sugaring.
This seasonal moment reflects a time of renewal, nourishment and preparation. The session will also connect these teachings to wellness. Through Indigenous perspectives on cyclical time, participants will reflect on how aligning with natural rhythms can support balance, grounding and holistic well-being.