Thanksgiving through the lens of Native Americans today
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Question 1
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How did the first arrival of European settlers at Plymouth in 1616 impact the Wampanoag tribe?
Question 2
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Why do you think the story of Thanksgiving described in the article changed so radically over the years?
Question 3
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What is your reaction after reading that some Wampanoag and other Native American tribes refer to Thanksgiving as the Day of Mourning?
Question 4
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How does learning a language help members of a tribe better understand their culture and identity?
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Do you think learning about the history of the Wamponoag people could make the traditional telling of the Thanksgiving story more meaningful? Why or why not?
Question 6
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Do you think it’s possible to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day which many cherish as a time of showing thanks to friends and family, while learning about the effects of colonization on the Wampanoag and other Native American peoples? Sha
