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GIVING THANKS - INDIGENOUS PEDAGOGY<br />

BIG IDEAS<br />

• Releasing and sharing good energy into the world through a positive outlook.<br />

• Each morning is a fresh start and a new beginning.<br />

• Learn to respect ourselves and the land we share.<br />

• Be aware of how we are connected and interdependent.<br />

BOOK<br />

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp<br />

The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in<br />

keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe<br />

represents one great family.<br />

Read Giving Thanks and discuss what we are thankful for.<br />

ACTIVITY:<br />

• Write down some of the things that you are thankful for (template included).<br />

• Illustrate something that you are thankful for.<br />

REFLECTION:<br />

How does being positive help you and others feel good?<br />

Why is it important to give thanks?<br />

NOTE:<br />

This mentor text can be read on a daily basis to remind students of the big ideas.<br />

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