This moon in particular is significant because the frog acts as both a witness and a messenger to the Saanich people. He announces the Sacred Season of Plenty and SXE ANEW (frog) interprets “Sacred Season.” Because the frog is honoured as the keeper of the sacred seasons, it is often present on totem poles and in artwork to show that an important event has occurred.

From The Saanich Year

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