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Amy M Young
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🇨🇦 #Mikmaq Indie author | #AuDHD chaos crew | Also photographer, graphic designer and podcaster, vlogger and sometime cybersecurity researcher.
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Pemitge'g (be·mit·keeg)

Pemitge'g means it is getting cold.
A stylized digital illustration shows a person dressed in a black leather jacket and boots, shielding themselves from a blast of cold wind and snowflakes being blown by an angry-looking cartoon cloud.
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Psan (êp·san)

Psan means snowfall.
A digital illustration featuring an abstract, layered arrangement of stylized clouds in various shades of blue, purple, and gray against a light blue background. The clouds have soft, rounded edges and appear stacked on top of one another, creating a sense of depth through shadows. Small, scattered white dots are sprinkled across the image, suggesting rain or snow.
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Napui'gign (na·bu·ii·gi·gên)

Napui'gign is a photograph/picture
Two cartoon-style green frog figurines are posed outdoors. One frog stands with a hand on its hip, holding a cocktail glass and striking a confident, model-like pose. The other frog leans forward, looking through a camera as if photographing the first frog. Both have bright orange eyes and orange-tipped fingers and toes, set against a blurred background
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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P'tewei (bê·de·wey)

P'tewei is tea.
A hand-drawn illustration depicting a light-colored teapot next to two small, patterned teacups filled with dark tea. The teacups are decorated with a delicate design of red and orange flowers on branches. The drawing is rendered in a soft, sketch-like style on a textured, light brown background.
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Jampo'qiet (jam·boo·hgi·et)

Jampo'qiet means to do a forward roll.
Illustration of a person bent over in a low stance, with hands touching the floor. A counter-clockwise arrow shows the motion for a forward roll or somersault.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Sma'knis Na'kwekkm (sê·maa·gê·nis naa·gwek-im)

Sma'knis Na'kwekkm is Remembrance Day.
Close-up photograph of several red remembrance poppies with black centers, commonly worn to honor military veterans. The focus is on the fabric petals, with a soft blur in the background highlighting their vivid red color.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Psan (êp·san)

Psan means snowfall
A soft, dreamy scene of falling snowflakes against a blurred background that fades from lavender and pink to blue. The snow catches the light, creating a sparkling, bokeh effect that feels calm and magical.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Wigwiet (wi·gwi·et)

Wigwiet means to faint or collapse from exhaustion.
A small blue hippopotamus figurine, dressed in a white short-sleeved collared shirt and pink tie, rests its head on a stack of five miniature books with colorful (red, yellow, and green) spines. The figure and books are placed against a plain light gray background.
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Ni'laje'g (nii·lajeeg)

Ni'laje'g means He/she is friendly.
Four men smiling with their arms around each other against a vibrant yellow background. They wear casual shirts in various colors, radiating joy and friendship.
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Jijgluewj (jich·kê·lu·ewch)

Jijgluewj is a sheep
Two sheep with thick, curly white wool graze on green grass. One sheep has curved horns while the other does not. A blurred background of brownish grass and a barbed wire fence suggest a rural or pasture setting.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Gept'gewigu's (gep·tê·ge·wi·guus)

Gept'gewigu's is the month of November
Minimalist graphic with the word ‘November’ in tall black capital letters centered on a white background. Around the edges are scattered circles in muted green, gray, and rust colors, with thin lines and small abstract marks for decoration.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Weli' skite'kmujuia'timk (Well-E Ski-Day-Gah-Mooj-Ou-E-Ah-Dimk)

Weli' skite'kmujuia'timk means Happy Halloween!
A cartoon avatar wishing "Happy Halloween" in front of a haunted castle, a full moon, bats, and glowing jack-o'-lanterns.
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Jipugtug (ji·buk·tuk)

Jipugtug is the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The clock tower on Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia, stands tall against a clear deep blue sky. The white neoclassical structure features arched windows and a clock showing about 8:37. To the right, a pale half-moon is visible in the daylight sky, adding to the calm, crisp atmosphere.
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Weljesing (wel·che·sink)

Weljesing means they are happy.
Close-up of two smiley face balls entangled in cables.
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Mila'sit (mi·laa·sit)

Mila'sit means he/she/they play.
Three young boys playing with water in a jungle stream or river.
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Elatijig (e·la·di·jik)

Elatijig means to resemble each other
Two identical Spider-Men from the 1960s cartoon stand pointing at each other in front of an NYPD truck and wooden crates
October 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Nassaputaqan (nas·sa·bu·da·hgan)

Nassaputaqan is an earring
A pair of silver hoop earrings with pink enamel flower-shaped charms, resting on a wooden surface.
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Wisqasa (wis·hka·saw)

Wisqasaw is a pine cone.
A close-up image of a brown pine cone with its scales open
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Nepat (ne·bat)

Nepat means they are asleep.
The image shows a fawn-colored French Bulldog sleeping peacefully on a patch of bright green grass. The dog is lying on its side, facing slightly toward the right. It has its eyes closed and a contented expression. It is wearing a simple black collar. The lighting is bright, with a sharp contrast between the sunlit dog and grass and the dark, shadowed background behind the dog.
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Pe'gwamatl (bee·gwa·ma·dêl)

Pe'gwamatl means happy to see again after a long time
A small black and tan dog lies on the floor with one paw raised, as if waving. Its ears are perked up, giving a playful and friendly expression.
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Welta'sit (wel·daa·sit)

Welta'sit means happy.
A cartoon-style avatar with short brown hair, round glasses, large hoop earrings, and a black jacket over a bright pink shirt. The avatar has a big smile and a cheerful expression.
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Qasgusi (hgas·ku·si)

Qasgusi is a cedar tree.
A close-up photograph of a drooping, flat spray of bright green, scale-like needles on a conifer branch. The background is a very soft, dark blur of green and brown, making the sharp detail of the needles stand out.
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Ila'sit (i·laa·sit)

Ila'sit means they recover/get well.

(I am ok, just a day where I have been hit by the sleepy stick).
A close-up photograph of a fluffy, brown teddy bear sitting up. The bear is injured and wrapped in first aid bandages. A wide white bandage is wrapped around its head, secured with a couple of tan-colored adhesive bandages (band-aids). Another white bandage is wrapped around its lower left leg. A few more adhesive bandages are placed on its chest and arms. The bear has dark eyes, a black nose, and is set against a plain, light background.
October 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Nepa'ji'jit (ne·baa·jii·jit)

Nepa'ji'jit means take a nap.
A black and white photo of a cat peacefully sleeping on its side with its front legs stretched out. The soft lighting highlights the cat’s fur and relaxed posture, creating a calm and cozy atmosphere.
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Naqa'sit (na·hgaa·sit)

Naqa'sit means to stop.
A red octagonal stop sign with the word “NAGAASI” written in white letters, located at the intersection of Levi Street and Ball Park Street. The background is filled with green leafy trees.
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM