Three Native experts tell Scary Mommy how to honor the day with kids of all ages.
service member who works with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and other Indigenous communities, explains.
Driscoll mentions one crucial caveat, noting that "not every person is a fan of Native American Heritage Day being the day after Thanksgiving — set on 'Black Friday,' this day of greed and capitalism directly contradicts the beliefs, cultures, and traditions of many Native communities, and is overlooked by news stories of sales, crowds, and shopping.
If your child is confused as to why Americans continue to celebrate Thanksgiving despite its dark history, Driscoll suggests shifting the perspective of your own family celebrations. "To honor the harvest season, to spend time with family, to show gratitude, to honor the land we're on, to celebrate the Indigenous people and history that led to us being able to have a meal together.
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