Retelling Thanksgiving - An Indigenous Perspective

Length

60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family

Minimum participants:

15

Maximum participants:

90

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Online Learning/Digital Learning , Culture, Foreign & World Languages, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

This program is available by request through November 18, 2025. Educators are encouraged to submit requests early to ensure preferred scheduling

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Revolution Languages

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we want to make the process as smooth as possible.

- Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled show or class are eligible for a full refund or the option to reschedule.
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
- If RevLan needs to cancel or reschedule an event, participants will be notified promptly and offered either a full refund or the opportunity to reschedule at a convenient time.

Thank you for understanding!

About This Provider

 

Revolution Languages

Lima, Lima
Peru

Revolution Languages (REVLAN) is reimagining how children connect with language and culture. Through immersive, story-driven programs, we turn learning into an adventure, blending language exploration, cultural discovery, and interactive play. Our mission is to help students see the world through new perspectives, fostering curiosity, empathy, and global awareness. REVLAN has brought its dynamic programs to classrooms and museums around the world, inspiring thousands of young learners to learn, laugh, and explore.

Whether you’re a school, museum, or educational organization, we’re here to help your students explore language and culture in a way they’ll never forget.

*If you have a unique request or a specific destination in mind, let us know, we can create something customized just for you!

Program Details

Format

1. The session opens with a warm welcome and land acknowledgment, inviting students to reflect on whose land they are on.
2. Students learn where the first Thanksgiving took place and who the Wampanoag are.
3. Through visuals and an interactive game, they explore the story of the “Three Sisters.”
4. The program concludes with a look at the Wampanoag thanksgiving celebrations and their meanings.

This program was developed with great care and respect for the Wampanoag people. We have reached out to community members for review and hope to collaborate more closely in future versions. The goal of this program is to share truthful, respectful stories that honor Indigenous perspectives.

Objectives

The participant will:

- Explore the Wampanoag perspective of the first Thanksgiving and how it differs from the traditional story.
- Identify whose land they are on and understand the importance of land acknowledgment.
- Discover the agricultural and cultural meaning of the “Three Sisters”.
- Engage in interactive games and storytelling to connect history with gratitude and respect.
- Reflect on what Thanksgiving means today and how to honor the people who were here long before the Pilgrims.

This session is primarily social studies–focused, guiding students through the history and culture of the Wampanoag people. Along the way, participants are introduced to select words from the Wampanoag language, deepening their understanding of the people and their traditions.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

ESS2D K-2 -- Weather and climate
ESS3A K-2 -- Natural resources
ESS3C 3-5 -- Human impacts on Earth systems
LS1C 3-5 -- Organization for matter and energy flow in organismsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.7 – Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2 – Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.3 – Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

State Standards

New York State
Social Studies: K.2, 1.3, 2.4: Students explore cultural traditions, community heritage, and Native American relationships with the environment.
Science: K-ESS3-1, 2-LS4-1: Students examine how people, plants, and animals depend on their habitats and recognize biodiversity across environments.