Native American Stories of Generosity and Gratitude

Olivia and Raven share 4 different stories, each from a different Native American tribe, about the importance of generosity and gratitude. Raven closes the episode by sharing the thoughts of a Native American who celebrates Thanksgiving, setting aside its controversial foundation and narratives.

 

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Discussion Summary:

00:11: Episode intro, and holiday wishes from Raven and Olivia.

01:23: Raven reads “The Legend of Spirit Rock,” a Menominee legend.

03:23: Olivia reads “The Warrior and The Eagle,” a story of the Delaware people.

08:29: Raven reads “The Badger and The Bear,” a Lakota legend.

20:14: Olivia reads “War Eagle Tells The Story of Why The Blackfeet Never Kill Mice.”

26:39: Raven shares some thoughts written by a Native American who celebrates Thanksgiving.

28:29: Outro.

 

Learn More!

The Thanksgiving Tale We Tell Is a Harmful Lie. As a Native American, I’ve Found a Better Way to Celebrate the Holiday

https://time.com/5457183/thanksgiving-native-american-holiday/

“The Legend of Spirit Rock”

http://www.uwosh.edu/coehs/cmagproject/ethnomath/legend/legend11.htm

“The Warrior and The Eagle”

https://www.nativeamericanembassy.net/www.lenni-lenape.com/www/html/LenapeArchives/LenapeSet-01/wareagle.html

“The Badger and The Bear”

https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/TheBadgerandtheBear-Lakota.html

“Why The Blackfeet Never Kill Mice”

https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/WhyBlackfeetNeverKillMice-Blackfoot.html