eehsipana kiilhswa

The last month in the Peewaalia lunar year is eehsipana kiilhswa ‘Raccoon Moon’. This month is associated with the breeding season of eehsipanaki ‘raccoons’. Their breeding season will start this month and can last for several months, with the peak usually towards the end of this month. Females raise a litter of three to four young each year. Raccoons do not hibernate. They play a vital role in the ecosystem, dispersing seeds and helping to control the insect and rodent populations.