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Myths and Legends of British North America/Calendar (Shuswap)

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CALENDAR

Shuswap

Beginning with March:

    First.—Spring.

    Second.—Grass month.

    Third.—Root-digging month.

    Fourth.—Strawberry month.

    Fifth.—Berry month.

    Sixth.—Salmon month.

    Seventh.—Month when salmon get bad.

    Eighth.—Month when the deer travel.

    Ninth.—Month in which they return from hunting.

    Tenth.—Remaining-at-home month.

    Eleventh.—Midwinter month.

    Twelfth.—Pil-tshik-in-tin (translation unknown).