The story of thanksgiving.

Most of us have a very limited understanding of how our country’s myths inform our stereotypes, biases and limit our ability to understand global perspectives.  We are going to celebrate this week by learning about the myth of Thanksgiving and the stories you may have never heard. Please answer in 5-7 sentences EACH.

1. Off the top of your head, write as much of the story of thanksgiving as you know, without any research.

2.   Listen to this podcast episode . to get the Native American Perspective, not only on Thanksgiving but on Native Identity in the US as a whole.  Take notes as you go.

3. Then watch this short (3 min) video on the harsh truths . What are your thoughts?

4. Learn about the Thanksgiving tradition that has been on this land for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived.   Watch the video here   Write down your reflections after

5. Find out who’s stolen land you’re on here .  Look at the rest of the map of the continent also. What are your thoughts?

6. What are your overall thoughts?

7. Putting together everything you’ve learned about Native American/Indigenous culture this semester and this month, what are your thoughts/opinions/analsysis?  Use at least 3 examples from the content from this semester.