'Corn Harvest Moon' or ‘wayúksapi wí’ (September)

This month is referred to as the “Corn Harvest Moon”, or ‘wayúksapi wí’. This moon refers to the harvesting of corn plants during this time of the year. Typically, crops are planted in the time of the ‘Planting Moon’, or ‘May’, and corn is specifically harvested during this moon. Illustration of a person in traditional Dakota regalia standing next to a tall corn plant, picking the corn and placing it in a basket. In the background is a large, bright yellow sun that forms a circular glow. The person has long hair tied back and is facing the plant.