by Manidoo | Last Updated: May 3, 2021Days of the Week
Giizhigad = Day
| English | Ojibwe | Meaning |
| Sunday | Aname’e Giizhigad | Praying Day |
| Monday | Nitam Anokii Giizhigad | The First Day |
| Tuesday | Niizho Giizhigad | The Second Day |
| Wednesday | Aabitoose | The Middle of the Week |
| Thursday | Niiyo Giizhigad | The Fourth Day |
| Friday | Naano Giizhigad | The Fifth Day |
| Saturday | Giziibiigisaginige giizhigad | Floor Scrubbing Day |
Months of the Year
Giizis = Moon/Month
| English | Ojibwe | Meaning |
| January | Gichi-Manidoo-Giizis | Great Spirit Moon |
| February | Namebini-Giizis | Suckerfish Moon |
| March | Onaabani-Giizis | Hard Crust on the Snow Moon |
| April | Iskigamizige-Giizis | Maple Sap Boiling Moon |
| May | Zaagibagaa-Giizis | Budding Moon |
| June | Ode’imini-Giizis | Strawberry Moon |
| July | Aabita-niibino-giizis | Midsummer Moon |
| August | Manoominike-Giizis | Wild Ricing Moon |
| September | Waatebagaa-Giizis | Leaves Changing Colors Moon |
| October | Binaakwi-Giizis | Falling Leaves Moon |
| November | Gashkadino-Giizis | Freezing Moon |
| December | Manidoo-Giiizioons | Little Spirit Moon |
Common Questions
Aaniin ezhigiizhigak noongom? = What day is it now/today?
Aaniin ezhinikaazod noongom giizis? = What month is it now?