Did you know that the night of June 10th will mark the Strawberry Moon?

The Strawberry Moon is the full moon of June and the lowest moon this year. You’re probably expecting to look up and see a bright pink moon, but the name has a significant backstory.

This moon marks the season of blooming and ripening strawberries, named from Ode’miin Giizis (Strawberry Moon) in Anishinaabemowin. Ode’miinan (strawberries) are also called the Heartberry because of the heart shape and teachings about love and our heart. They are the first berries to ripen. This moon is also a time for community, healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

June is National Indigenous History Month. A time to uplift Indigenous voices and celebrate the diverse histories of Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island.

Murphys Point is situated on the unceeded territory of the Algonquin peoples. We are grateful for the teachings and knowledge, such as Ode’miin Giizis, shared by the Algonquin peoples and their many contributions, past, present, and future. We are also thankful to the Algonquin ancestors who have cared for this land and water from time immemorial.

If you are interested in viewing the Strawberry Moon on the evening of June 10th, lookout spots at Murphys include the Lally field and the main beach. This large moon will be a sight to see!