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The six seasons of the Atikamekw

Black and white photo, a few canoes by the river’s edge. Everyone is ready to go fishing.

Photo collection of the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, Wemotaci
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In Atikamekw, lifestyle is governed by the six seasons. It is important to find the perfect balance when it comes to exploiting resources; the Atikamekw seek to protect the ancestral land and the resources it provides.

  • Pre-spring: Sikon
  • Spring: Miroskamin
  • Summer: Nipin
  • Fall: Takwakin
  • Pre-winter: Pitcipipon
  • Winter: Pipon