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Nov 2019

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Talking with children about the true history of Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and Duwamish Tribe . We recognize that for many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a reminder of a dark history that is frequently misrepresented ...

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Nov 2018

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Talking with children about the true history of Thanksgiving

As we head into Thanksgiving week, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Duwamish Tribe. We recognize that for many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a reminder of a dark history that is frequently misrepresented and minimized. Many children today are *still* learning the same harmful myths and stereotypes ...

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