Seasonal Harvest Wheel
Hli Hloḵsihl K’uuhl Wil Siwineekshl Nisg̱a’a /
Nisg̱a’a Traditional Harvesting Seasons
This chart is meant to generate discussion amongst land users and learners. The lists of resources shown does not include all shellfish, traditional medicines, berries and crafting materials. Climate change shifts the timing of harvests and our practices adapt to these changes.
Sources: Nisg̱a’a Cycle of Life Chart, NLG Fisheries, Time Before Memory, knowledge keepers
Approved by Vetting Committee on September, 2025
Printed and distributed by the Language & Culture Directorate, Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government 2025
Maadim - Winter
Luut’aa / The time of staying in (December)
Ḵ’aliiyee / Sun rises closer to the north (January)
Buxwlaḵs / Pine needles scatter with the north wind (February)
Gwooyim - Spring
X̱saak / The time of eating oolichan (March)
Mm̓aal / Canoes are used again when the river is free of ice (April)
Y̓ansa’alt / The buds come out (May)
Sint - Summer
Miso’o / Sockeye have arrived (June)
X̱maay̓ / Time of eating berries (July)
W̓iihoon / Plenty of fish (August)
Kwist - Fall
G̱enuugwiikw / Time of trapping marmots (September)
X̱laaxw / Time of eating trout (October)
Gwilatkw / Blanketing of new snow (November)