With the days beginning to warm and becoming longer, I am excited for the return of maangwag (loons) to the zaaga’igan (lakes) and ziibiwan (rivers) of Minnesota. I find the biboon (winter) months of rest for our awesiinh (animal), plant, and bineshiinh (bird) relatives so quiet, but also peaceful. With ziigwan (spring) arriving soon, many of our relatives will awaken and share their beauty, lives, and stories with us again.
My memories of hearing the song of the maangwag (loons) at bangishimon (sunset) in Voyageur National Park and along the North Shore are some of my favorite memories. Some of these experiences also include hearing the howls of ma’iinganag (wolves) mixed in along with the maang (loon) songs. This piece celebrates the beautiful experiences of hearing our relatives from Voyageur National Park and the North Shore.
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