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A Reflection from Anna Cook - Moon of the Windy Time

Moon of the Windy Time

This time of the year is budding with political happenings, and time starts to speed up as we set our sights on spring after a long winter.

Before we hurry into the next season, it’s important to slow down and be mindful of our neighbors. Not only taking care of our fellow Democrats and family, but also the natural world. 

Something that will help us help each other is being conscientious of our environment, and a great way to do that is acknowledging and learning from our local 13 Moons Calendar.

What is the 13 Moons Calendar?

The 13 Moons Calendar is a system that has been used around the world with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities alike since time immemorial. It is a calendar that follows the lunar phases and has coinciding plants, practices, and meditations for each season that are culturally relevant to its geographical location and culture for being a good steward to the land and self.

Swinomish and the neighboring Coast Salish tribes have similar calendars, as the plants, practices, and meditations are overlapping from this region in climate, culture, and geography.

After graduating from college, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the Swinomish Tribe and Children of the Setting Sun Productions to help bring the 13 Moons curriculum to life by making a video series that is accessible to all. 

I have found that sharing these videos brings together our communities and unfurls the layers that separate us, tying us together through the universal and undeniable connecting point: Mother Earth. 

As Democrats, a great way to outreach and connect to our neighbor is to get to know our neighbor. 

In recent times, there has been increased discussion about land acknowledgments and the need for tribal history and tribal representation within our political realms. While these topics are important for growth, creating a foundation based on connection will help these grow even stronger. 

For each moon I hope to share a small reflection about the moon and share one of the 13 Moons videos that I helped produce in hopes that it will spark conversation, introspection, and connection. 

Moon of the Windy Time

With that being said, the first video I have the honor of sharing is the Moon of the Windy Time. 

During this time there is a serious shift in momentum as our natural world starts the beginning phases of waking up. After the dark of winter starts to brighten again, it’s a time of change and endurance as we embrace the last of the cold of winter. 

In an uncertain time with the current political climate, I find it helpful to learn about meaningful topics that bridge us together as Democrats and meld us together as a single community strengthening our sense of self and understanding for the world around us from new perspectives.

I am grateful to be part of a political party that takes the time for wellness and believes in unity by uplifting each other through creating space for local knowledge sharing and its significance. 

Thank you for taking the time to read about the Swinomish culture and embracing our interconnectedness.

Kind regards,
Anna Cook
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community member
40th LD Representative
Helpful links:
Moon of the Windy Time YouTube Video
13 Moons Project Video Series
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community YouTube
Please feel free to email annacook360@gmail.com with questions or comments.

 

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