Snow Crust Moon The Snow Crust Moon is the season when the snow begins to melt during the day and freeze again at night. It signals the beginning of spring. This tells us about balance in our lives and in creation. Vegetarian Chili 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp oregano 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can bean mixture, drained and rinsed 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped 1 T cider vinegar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped cilantro In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and onion, covered, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, soybeans kidney beans, chickpeas, green pepper, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes to allow flavours to blend. Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper. March is Nutrition Month and Child Life Month March 8: International Woman’s Day Broken Snowshoe Moon Broken Snowshoe Moon is a part of two months in the 12 month calendar, as it represents the other moon in the 13-Moon Calendar. The indigenous calendar is the natural way to count the 365-day year cycle, with the year being measured into 13 months, each one an even 28 days. Thirteen moons of 28 days gives 364 days - plus 1 “day out of time,” a day of celebration and forgiveness, to acknowledge the passing year and welcome the new year. In a 12 month calendar Broken Snowshoe moon is placed in-between the months of March and April following the natural moon cycle of creation.
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