'We Are Grateful' - Read and Rise November 2021

Every Thanksgiving, we like to focus on gratitude and Native Americans. We remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by Native Americans so that we can now live safely, freely, and comfortably in this country. We learn from Native Americans how to respect the earth and live in harmony with it. I also see Thanksgiving as an opportunity to share the truth and reality of the suffering of Native Americans in the past and present - I'm aware that it's an out of sight out of mind situation for most of us who live nowhere near reservations and have no contact with Native Americans. But the reality is Native Americans are at a much higher risk of living in poverty and having health problems than the average American. So in addition to our story today, I'm including some links at the bottom which can help you understand some of their biggest struggles and provide ways for you to help.

Featured Story: "We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga" by Traci Sorell and Frané Lessac

Activity: Play a gratitude game with your family! Here are two fun ones you can choose from, or come up with your own!

And here are those links with information and ways to help Native Americans: