Thanksgiving Myths vs. Facts: A Classroom Guide to the Real History
Use this Thanksgiving myths vs. facts guide to help students separate popular stories from evidence and understand Indigenous perspectives more accurately.
Thanksgiving Lesson Plan for Grades 4–6: Indigenous Perspectives and the Real History
A ready-to-use Thanksgiving lesson plan for Grades 4–6 exploring Canadian Thanksgiving, Indigenous perspectives, primary-source thinking and respectful classroom learning.
Indigenous Foods and Harvest Traditions: Beyond the Thanksgiving Story
Explore Indigenous food systems and harvest traditions beyond the simplified Thanksgiving story, including the Three Sisters and Nation-specific relationships with the land.
How to Teach Thanksgiving Respectfully: Indigenous Perspectives for the Classroom
A practical guide for teachers who want to teach Thanksgiving without stereotypes, costumes or a simplified Indigenous origin story.
Canadian Thanksgiving vs. American Thanksgiving: What’s the Difference?
Canadian and American Thanksgiving are not the same holiday. Compare their dates, histories and Indigenous context.
Did Indigenous Peoples Celebrate Thanksgiving Before Europeans Arrived?
Indigenous Nations had traditions of gratitude, harvest and seasonal gathering long before European arrival—but there was never one universal Indigenous Thanksgiving.
The Real History of Thanksgiving in Canada: An Indigenous Perspective
What is the real history of Thanksgiving in Canada? Learn how Canadian Thanksgiving developed, why it is different from the U.S. Plymouth story, and why Indigenous histories of gratitude and harvest long predate European settlement.
Vendor Applications Open for Powwow Dance Championships #2
Vendor applications are open for Powwow Dance Championships #2 on October 24, 2026, in Red Deer. Only 23 indoor spaces are available at $300, paid in advance.
Treaty 6 – 150 Years Celebration Powwow in Edmonton Is Cancelled
The Treaty 6 - 150 Years Celebration Powwow planned for October 2026 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre has been cancelled. Powwow Times served as the marketing arm and was not the host or funder.